Montgomery County Community Voices Strong Opposition to Option H, Citing Fiscal and Safety Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Montgomery County School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the proposal known as Option H, which involves the potential closure of Wootton High School and its use as a temporary holding school for displaced students. Community members vehemently opposed the plan, raising concerns about its financial implications, safety risks, and the disruption it would cause to school boundaries.
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Thomas Taylor
School Board Officials:
Julie Yang, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Rita Montoya, Natalie Zimmerman, Brenda Wolff, Praneel Suvarna
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
01/22/2026
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Recording Published:
01/22/2026
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Duration:
126 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Maryland
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County:
Montgomery County
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Towns:
Barnesville, Brookeville, Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase Section Five, Chevy Chase Section Three, Chevy Chase View, Chevy Chase Village, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Martin's Additions, North Chevy Chase, Poolesville, Rockville, Somerset, Takoma Park, Washington Grove
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