District leaders said the reductions were necessary after MCPS received less funding than requested. Superintendent Thomas Taylor warned of a challenging future.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — After hours of emotional testimony, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted Thursday to approve a budget that eliminates hundreds of positions across Montgomery County Public Schools as the district works to close a $36 million budget gap.
The board approved the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget in a 7-1 vote. Board member Rita Montoya cast the lone vote against the plan.
The district faced a shortfall after receiving
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