Montgomery County Public Schools
Jan. 5, 2009 | Vol. 51, No. 9
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Superintendent Jerry D. Weast discusses the recommended FY 2010 operating budget.
Superintendent Jerry D. Weast discusses the budget situation with staff during a meeting at Northwood High School, one of two held in December. View a video of the superintendent discussing the operating budget in the left column of this issue.
Answers to some of your questions about the budget for the 2009–2010 school year are just a mouse click away. The first in a series of updates on the MCPS budget is now available in the budget section on the MCPS homepage. Additional Budget Briefs will be published as new information becomes available. more
Got questions about the FY 2010 budget? Let us know, and we’ll get the answers. more
Find out more about the yearly process of planning and approving the operating budget. more
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Want to have your say about next year’s operating budget, or hear what others are thinking? Come to the Board budget hearings Jan. 14 and 21. more
FEATURES
Need information about payroll, benefits, leave or retirement? The Employee and Retiree Service Center (ERSC) is the place to start. (Story includes video comments about ERSC.) more
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Highland Elementary School has been named a state Blue Ribbon School for improving student achievement. (Story includes video comments from Principal Ray Myrtle.) more
The school system and county are working together to deliver services that will improve academic achievement for African American students. (Story includes video discussions about the Kennedy Cluster project.) more
A new web-based toolkit will help principals strengthen relationships with families. more
Board of Education Vice President Patricia O’Neill has been named MCR’s Legislator of the Year. more
Two MCPS high schools, one middle school and one elementary school are installing solar panels to save on electricity costs. more
Congratulations to a new “top 100” list—the 100 MCPS educators who have worked hard to earn National Board Certification during 2008. more
A Blair teacher was the top winner in The Gazette’s “My Favorite Teacher” contest, with Clemente and Germantown elementary teachers coming in second and third. more
Strathmore, Clarksburg and Travilah elementary schools and Seneca Valley High School received the Governor’s Citation for Superior Maintenance. more
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Elementary science lead teachers learn how to support professional development and promote student achievement in science through an HHMI-funded leadership program. more
Learn more about three master’s programs at the University of Maryland and Towson University. more
HONORS AND AWARDS
Nominations are being accepted for the superintendent’s annual Mark Mann Excellence and Harmony Award. more
Six schools in the nation will be recognized for significant improvement. Could your school be one of them? more
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