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- Montgomery County
- 3/25/25
- 03/25/2025
- 118 Minutes
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Overview: The Montgomery County School Board’s Strategic Planning Committee recently convened to discuss issues surrounding the district’s strategic plan and disproportionality in special education. The committee, led by Natalie Zimmerman and Brenda Wolff, focused on finalizing the strategic plan by June and addressing the disparities in special education services. Brenda Brown, representing the Office of Special Education, presented a detailed overview of efforts to address disproportionality, mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The meeting also included discussions on professional development, family engagement, and the ambitious goals outlined in the strategic plan, all aimed at enhancing educational outcomes across the district.
- MD
- Montgomery County
- 3/18/25
- 03/18/2025
- 216 Minutes
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Overview: The Montgomery County School Board meeting on March 18, 2025, addressed concerns including mold problems at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, a comprehensive boundary study, and the renewal of the Culture of Respect Compact. The meeting also featured public comments, legislative discussions, and updates on association agreements.
- MD
- Montgomery County
- 3/3/25
- 03/03/2025
- 127 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting of the Montgomery County School Board’s Committee on Special Populations, members and educational leaders delved into the multifaceted challenges of providing special education services, particularly amidst a shortage of qualified professionals. A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to addressing the critical shortage of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and the impact this has on service provision across the county.
- MD
- Montgomery County
- 2/27/25
- 02/27/2025
- 81 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent meeting of the Montgomery County School Board’s Policy Management Committee, discussions centered on the revision of policies concerning employee misconduct investigations and compliance with new regulations. Key topics included the need for transparency in the investigation process, development timelines for regulations, and the handling of reportable student offenses.
- MD
- Montgomery County
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 227 Minutes
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Overview: At the Montgomery County School Board meeting, issues took center stage, including significant transportation challenges, budget concerns affecting essential educational services, and ongoing debates about cell phone policies in schools. The board addressed these topics with input from various stakeholders, highlighting the complexities of balancing fiscal responsibility, student welfare, and educational equity.
