Board of Education

Have Your Say: Upcoming School Boundary Study Information Sessions

MCPS is committed to making sure all students have access to excellent academic programs—and that starts with listening to our community.

Beginning later this month, MCPS will host a series of public information sessions focused on school boundary studies. These sessions will explain the initial options under consideration and how any potential changes could impact students and families.

Your voice is essential. Attendees will receive a survey link to provide feedback and help guide the process. These studies are designed to be transparent, accessible, and inclusive, and we encourage all community members to get involved.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate and stay informed.
Visit the MCPS Boundary Studies Web Page for details, updates, and ways to engage.

Board Considers New ELA Curriculum for Grades 6–8

The Board received a presentation about the open-source Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for Grades 6–8 English Language Arts, starting in the 2025–2026 school year. The Board had a robust discussion and they will continue the conversation at an upcoming meeting as the Board considers approval of this new curriculum.

We're Seeking Applicants to Fill Vacancy on Ethics Panel

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Panel (Panel). The vacancy is for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2025. Members serve without compensation.

As noted in Board Policy, BBB, Ethics, among the Panel’s responsibilities are: (1) approving financial disclosure forms; (2) interpreting the Board of Education’s Ethics Policy and issuing advisory opinions concerning its application; and (3) conducting hearings on complaints filed regarding an alleged violation.

Panel members may not be incumbent members of the Board of Education, school officials, employees, or persons employed by a business entity subject to the authority of the Board of Education, or spouses of such individuals. The Panel meets once a year to review financial disclosure forms and as needed to review complaints and requests for advisory opinions.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest along with a resumé or other documentation to support the application by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2025, for the appointment to be made at the June 24, 2025, Board of Education meeting. (Applicants are not required to attend this meeting; notifications of the Board of Education’s appointment will be sent to all applicants.) Please send a letter of interest and resumé by mail to Mr. Tom Lockman, Montgomery County Board of Education, 15 West Gude Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20850 or by email to Thomas_C_Lockman@mcpsmd.org. For further information, please call 240-740-3030.

MCPS Sets Higher Bar for Student Behavior in 2025-2026

MCPS is updating the Student Code of Conduct for the 2025–2026 school year, with a renewed focus on safety, accountability, and student growth. Highlights include:

• Clearer expectations for student behavior will be communicated across all schools.
• Stronger accountability for serious violations of the code of conduct.
• Restorative justice will play a bigger role, helping students rebuild trust and meet state standards.
• Family involvement is key—mandatory readmission conferences will be required after suspensions.
• Student orientation and ongoing advisory sessions will ensure every student understands their rights, responsibilities, and consequences.

Community-driven:

These updates are shaped by voices from across the county—through a districtwide survey, five superintendent listening sessions, and more than 20 school-based meetings.

What’s next:
Families will receive the updated code through multiple platforms to support a shared understanding and stronger school-home partnerships. Schools will include discussions on behavior expectations in student orientation sessions and ongoing advisory periods to ensure students understand their rights, responsibilities, and consequences.

Learn more by watching the presentation.