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BOE Approves Budget, Black History Month and Parent Engagement

This week’s edition features the approval by the Board of Education of the $2.13 billion dollar operating budget and issues concerning the Maintenance of Effort penalty and pension funding. Other highlights include Black History Month celebrations, Superintendent Starr’s budget priorities, the Parent Advisory Council and the importance of parent engagement.

School Year Starts With Highest Enrollment Ever

Dr. Starr with elementary student (welcome graphic)

MCPS opened the new school year with a record-high enrollment of nearly 147,000 students.Watch video

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Superintendent to Hold Spring Forums on Four Important Topics
(Feb 21, 2012)
Board of Education Approves FY 2013 Budget Request, Legislative Stances
(Feb 15, 2012)
Bannockburn ES Closed Today Due to Broken Sewer Pipe
(Feb 15, 2012)
Board of Education Opposes Shifting of State Pension Costs to Local Government
(Feb 14, 2012)
Board of Education Approves $2.13 Billion Budget Request
(Feb 14, 2012)
Superintendent Recommends Funds for School Improvement Efforts
(Feb 10, 2012)
Board of Education to Meet on Tuesday, February 14
(Feb 10, 2012)

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