Montgomery Community Media

A bill that would give the student member of the Montgomery County school board expanded voting rights passed through the Maryland Legislature Wednesday night. The legislation passed the Senate by a 39-to-4 margin. Under the legislation, the student member of the Board would be allowed to cast votes on significant issues including, capital and operating […]

Montgomery County Board of Education President Michael Durso characterized County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended operating budget as a step in the right direction for the public schools and the county as well. Find out more in the this MyMCMedia Extra video: County Executive Leggett stressed the importance of our public schools during his March 15th […]

Montgomery County Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith, is scheduled to begin work on July 1 now that the Board of Education has finalized his contract. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Michael Durso shares his thoughts on the new superintendent.

Montgomery County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers will retire from the school system on June 30th after 37 years. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Michael Durso shares his admiration and respect for Bowers. MCPS’ new superintendent, Dr. Jack Smith, is scheduled to begin work on July 1.

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the appointment of Jack Smith as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools on Tuesday, March 8. According to a news release, Smith’s contract spans four-years and includes, a $275,000 salary per year, $40,000 of deferred compensation, and $19,875 toward his retirement plan. Smith will also receive additional benefits […]

The Montgomery County Board of Education approved a $2.5 billion operating budget request for Fiscal Year 2017. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

The Montgomery County Board of Education conditionally appoints Dr. Jack Smith as the next superintendent of schools. MCPS-TV reports. Pending approval from the state of Maryland, Dr. Smith is scheduled to begin on July 1. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 11, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Council’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee, Education Committee and  Public Safety Committee will hold a joint worksession on the impact of children fleeing from violence on the County today at 2 p.m. The worksession will be live-streamed on the […]

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger and Officer Noah Leotta’s parents will be in Annapolis to speak on strengthening ignition interlock laws in Maryland. Mother’s Against Drink Driving (MADD) will broadcast the event on Twitter @maddonline. 2. MCPS will be holding […]

Here are you five things to know today, Feb. 9, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Public Schools district is opening two hours late today because of weather conditions. A final decision on opening school is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Tuesday. 2. Montgomery County government offices are open today. As for snow preparations, […]