MCPS employees react to job cuts as school district faces $36M budget gap

“I am heartbroken for my colleagues. Some of them are going to lose their livelihoods. It is insane,” MCPS employee said.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Public Schools could eliminate about 425 full-time positions after the County Council approved a budget that leaves the school system with a $36 million funding gap.

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Taylor said June 4 is the deadline to submit a plan for the newly approved budget, which will determine which positions are ultimately cut or retained.

WUSA9 obtained a list detailing the proposed reductions, including the

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