school construction funds

October 30, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Berliner Writes Hogan Seeking More School Construction Funding (VIDEO)

  In a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan, Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner asked for an increase in school construction by at least $100 million in the governor’s proposed fiscal 2019 capital budget. “Last week, our Superintendent released his proposed $1.18 billion capital budget for the school system,” Berliner wrote. “In my view it […]

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March 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

County Report This Week (Video)

Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week. You can watch it here:

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February 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

Doug Duncan’s Closing Statement at Candidates Forum (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Doug Duncan presents his closing statement at a county executive candidates forum, which was held on Feb. 12 at Richard Montgomery High School. The forum was sponsored by the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), the Service Employees International Union Local 500, and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals. “Our […]

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February 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

Ike Leggett’s Closing Statement at Candidates Forum (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett gives his closing statement at a county executive candidates forum, which was held at Richard Montgomery High School on Feb. 12. The forum was sponsored by the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), the Service Employees International Union Local 500, and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators […]

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February 14, 2014 | Staff Writer

Jim Shalleck’s Closing Statement at Candidates Forum (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Jim Shalleck gives his closing statement at a county executive candidates forum, which was held on Feb. 12 at Richard Montgomery High School. The forum was sponsored by the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), the Service Employees International Union Local 500, and the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals. “I […]

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November 11, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Andrews on School Capacity Problem (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council member Phil Andrews summarizes the school capacity issue and identifies the need for more construction funds from the state:

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November 3, 2013 | Sonya Burke

“It’s Time For Montgomery County to Change the Narrative” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin addresses the school capacity crisis at a  recent press conference with county and state leaders. Local leaders are calling for $20 million in funds from the state to help with school construction.

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November 2, 2013 | Sonya Burke

“A Tidal Wave of Students” (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett describes the status of school capacity in Montgomery County public schools at a press conference at Julius West Middle School where local leaders are calling on the state of Maryland for $20 million in school construction funds. Take a look:

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November 1, 2013 | Staff Writer

MCPS “Capacity Crisis” (Video)

After an unprecedented increase in enrollment, County Executive Isiah Leggett called for $20 million in state funds to help solve the “capacity crisis” in MCPS. The funds would go toward new school construction and much needed modernization upgrades of existing schools. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of […]

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