Montgomery Community Media

A national search for the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is underway again. The recruiting firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates (HYA) is leading the search. According to a blog post on the MCPS website, the search will be guided by the tenets of the school district’s strategic planning framework and desired […]

Dr. Joshua Starr, the former superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, has landed a new job. Starr, 45, has been named the chief executive officer (CEO) for PDK International as of June 8th. He replaces William Bushaw who served as PDK’s CEO for 11 years. “I’m thrilled to be joining PDK International at this critical […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal says he believes the superintendent search will attract some impressive candidates.

Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days left in his role heading up one of the state’s largest school districts but some students say they are confused about why his contract was not renewed. MyMCMedia spoke with two student leaders at Richard Montgomery High School Thursday about the decision. “I think a lot of people […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Councilmember Nancy Floreen said she does not know the back story behind Dr. Joshua Starr’s decision to resign. Take a look: Related:

At a news conference this week, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr announced that he is resigning from his post later this month. You can find more information about the terms of Dr. Starr’s resignation on the Montgomery County Public Schools website. There is also a message to friends and colleagues on the […]

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill released the following statement on Feb. 1 regarding discussions about Superintendent Joshua Starr’s contract: “The Montgomery County Board of Education and Dr. Joshua P. Starr continue to discuss his future as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools. Those conversations will continue tomorrow and we […]

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr has just days to let the county’s school board know if he wants his contract as head of the school system renewed. Although not a letter of intent, Starr submitted to the school board last week a letter touting the school system’s accomplishments under his tenure. You […]

The Montgomery County School Board released a statement Friday afternoon about the ongoing discussion surrounding the renewal of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Starr’s contract. The statement from MCPS Board President Patricia O’Neill reads: “A superintendent’s appointment and contract are among the most important responsibilities that the Board of Education has and every member takes these responsibilities […]

UPDATED As questions are raised about the future of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr, Councilmember Craig Rice and County Executive Isiah Leggett are sharing their thoughts on the superintendent’s future. Starr’s contract expires June 30, but school board policy requires the superintendent to indicate whether he wants his contract to be renewed […]