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MCPS POLICIES & REGULATIONS HANDBOOK > SUMMARY OF CHANGES 2009-10
 Summary of Changes for 2008-09 School Year
Summary of Changes for 2007-08 School Year
Summary of Changes for 2006-07 School Year
Summary of Changes for 2005-06 School Year
Summary of Changes for 2004-05 School Year
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| On October 26, 2009, the Board adopted the revision of Policy GIH, Funding Other Postemployment Benefits. This is a new policy which sets forth the priorities of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) with regard to postemployment health benefits for eligible employees and retirees. The policy states that the MCPS OPEB Trust will maintain a plan of postemployment health benefits for eligible employees and retirees that is adequately funded and will ensure eligible employee access to medical coverage during their retirement years. The policy sets forth the Board's commitment to maintaining a plan of retirement/pension benefits. |
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| On October 19, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation ACG-RB, Accommodations and Services to Students Qualifying Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This regulation was revised to reflect the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008 (ADAAA). |
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| On October 26, 2009, the Board recommended non-substantive changes to Policy BOA, Legal Services, to clarify that the Board will receive evaluative reports on legal services on a cycle aligned with contract reconsideration. Language was added to clarify the primary functions of counsel retained by the Board. |
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| On October 26, 2009, the Board adopted the revision of Policy GIG, Funding Retirement/Pension System. The policy sets forth the priorities of the Montgomery County Public Schools Employees Retirement and Pension System. The policy revision continues the Board of Education's commitment to maintain a plan of retirement/benefits which is adequately funded and will provide income to employees during their retirement years. |
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| On October 19, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation GJA-RA, Professional Growth Systems (PGSs) for MCPS Employees. This regulation was revised to include procedures for implementing the Professional Growth Systems for all Montgomery County Public Schools employees. |
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| On September 29, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation GMG-RA, Tuition Reimbursement. This regulation was revised to make practices consistent across employee associations to the degree that a single regulation brings greater clarity and reflects current practice. |
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| On August 13, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation IOH-RA, Mental Health Referrals. This regulation was revised to replace the Collaborative Action Process (CAP) with Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). |
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| On August 13, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation IOI-RA, Placement Procedures for Alternative Programs. This regulation was updated to reflect current practice and the reorganization of the Department of Student Services. |
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| On August 13, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation JEG-RA, Home Schooling. This regulation was updated to reflect current practice and the reorganization of the Department of Student Services. |
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| On August 13, 2009, the superintendent made revisions to Regulation JPA-RB, Screening Programs: Lead, Hearing, and Vision. This regulation was updated at the request of the School Health Services Unit, Department of Health and Human Services, to indicate the current grade levels and conditions under which hearing and vision screenings occur. |
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| On August 10, 2009, the superintendent rescinded Regulation CFA-RA, Site-based Participatory Management. As a result of the rescission of Policy CFA, Site-based Participatory Management, Regulation CFA-RA is no longer a viable regulation. |
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| On October 26, 2009, the Board rescinded Policy ECD, Use of Playgrounds. The use of playgrounds is not a matter central to the governance of the school system thus warranting a policy. Two existing Montgomery County Public Schools regulations currently provide guidance to schools on the use of playgrounds by outside groups and trespassing on school grounds. |
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| On July 23, 2009, the superintendent rescinded Regulation EGA-RA, Publications and Graphic Arts Services. The regulation is not suited for electronic documents and graphics and does not take into account advances in the communication process for editing manuscripts and documents. The Office of Communications and Family Outreach maintains a process to ensure that publications are reviewed to meet both systemwide and content expert requirements. |
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| On September 21, 2009, the superintendent rescinded Regulation GEA-RB, Selection of Teacher Specialists, Resource Teachers, and Resource Counselors. The procedures described in the regulation no longer reflect current practice. |
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| On July 14, 2009, the Board rescinded Policy GFA, Establishment of Permanent and Conditional Positions. This policy was rescinded because it has been subsumed by Policy GAA, Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization. |
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| On July 14, 2009, the Board rescinded Policy GMB, Internship Program in School Administration. This policy was rescinded because it is regulatory in nature and has been subsumed by Policy GAA, Positive Work Environment in a Self-renewing Organization. |
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| On September 28, 2009, the superintendent rescinded Regulation GMF-RA, Staff Development Programs for Supporting Services Employees. This regulation has been combined with Regulation GMG-RA, Tuition Reimbursement for Teachers and subsequently, rescinded. |
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| On September 28, 2009, the superintendent rescinded Regulation GMH-RA, Graduate Course Tuition Reimbursement for Eligible MCAASP Unit Members. This regulation has been combined with Regulation GMG-RA, Tuition Reimbursement for Teachers and subsequently, rescinded. |
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For questions regarding policies and regulations, call Harriet Potosky at (301) 279-3538.
Updated October 29, 2009 | Maintained by Missy Gumula
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