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Montgomery County School Board Faces Community Backlash Over Proposed Boundary Changes and Turf Fields
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Overview: The Montgomery County School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on proposed boundary changes and the controversial inclusion of artificial turf fields at schools, with a emphasis on community engagement and transparency. Concerns were raised over the potential impact of these changes on school communities, particularly in Garrett Park and the use of Crown High School as a holding facility.
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Superintendent:
Thomas Taylor
School Board Officials:
Julie Yang, Grace Rivera-Oven, Karla Silvestre, Laura Stewart, Rita Montoya, Natalie Zimmerman, Brenda Wolff, Praneel Suvarna
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:
10/30/2025
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Recording Published:
10/30/2025
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Duration:
180 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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