Michael Durso

January 15, 2016 | Staff Writer

MCPS Leaders Express Disappointment About Leggett’s Capital Budget Recommendation

The president of the Montgomery County Board of Education, Michael Durso, and Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers have released a joint statement following the release of Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett’s capital budget recommendation. In the statement, Durso and Bowers say that, “it is disappointing that County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended capital budget leaves us more […]

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December 14, 2015 | Staff Writer

MCPS Interim Superintendent Releases 2017 Operating Budget Recommendations (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public School’s Interim Superintendent Larry Bowers released his recommendations for the school systems operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS-TV to view more of its local programming.

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December 8, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

The Latest on the Search for MCPS’ Next Superintendent (VIDEO)

Newly elected Board of Education President Michael Durso provides an update on the superintendent search in this MyMCMedia Extra video.

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December 8, 2015 | Sonya Burke and Maureen Chowdhury

Durso and Docca Elected BOE President and Vice President, Respectively

UPDATED The Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) members elected officers at today’s meeting and Michael Durso was elected president and Judith Docca was elected vice president. Durso takes over as president for board member Patricia O’Neill, who has served as the board president for the past year. “This is an important time in the […]

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August 20, 2015 | Aline Barros

BOE Members Honor Late Wootton High School Principal (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district continues to celebrate the life of beloved Wootton High School Principal Michael Doran, who passed away on Aug. 19. Montgomery County Board of Education members honored the late educator with a moment of silence at Thursday’s meeting. In this MyMCMedia Extra video,  BOE Vice President Michael Durso said Doran […]

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August 19, 2015 | Aline Barros

MCPS Spokesperson on Dr. Doran’s Death: “It’s a Difficult Day” (VIDEO)

The Wootton community is grieving the loss of principal Michael Doran. Montgomery County schools officials said Dr. Doran passed away on Wednesday. A memorial service is planned to celebrate Doran’s life on Friday, Aug. 21 at the school’s athletic field. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, MCPS spokesperson Dana Tofig says Doran left an impact “wherever he went.” […]

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August 19, 2015 | Sonya Burke

MCPS Board Members Remember Dr. Michael Doran

Montgomery County public schools officials say they are in shock about the death of Wootton High School principal Michael Doran. Board of Education President Patricia O’Neill and Board Vice President Michael Durso have released a statement about Doran’s death on Aug. 19th. You can read their statement below: “The sudden death of Dr. Michael J. […]

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December 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

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School Board To Take Oath Today

One newly elected member of the Montgomery County Board of Education and three returning members are scheduled to be sworn in to office tonight. Incoming At-large member Jill Ortman-Fouse and three incumbents—Judith Docca (District 1), Michael Durso (District 5) and Patricia O’Neill (District 3)—will be sworn in during a ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Carver Educational […]

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October 4, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Mike Durso, Board of Education District 5 (Video)

Mike Durso is running for the District 5 Board Of Education seat and recorded this short statement for the residents of Montgomery County. View a map of Montgomery County Board of Education Districts

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December 2, 2013 | Staff Writer

Loiederman Students Speak Up at Student Town Hall (Video)

Students at Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring were able to voice their opinions with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Joshua Starr and Student Board member Justin Kim at the recent Town Hall meeting. MCPS- TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming. The next […]

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