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MCPS FY 2012 Operating Budget Information and ACTION
 
On April 28, the County Council President and the County Executive withdrew their earlier request for a waiver from the State's Maintenance of Effort funding level for FY 2012.  This was very sobering news because it indicated a retreat from the level of funding that had been included in the waiver request.  By withdrawing their request for an MOE waiver, the County Council has strongly signaled their intent to further decrease funding for our schools both for this coming year as well as in the future.
 
Without the waiver, the MOE level "resets".  That is, future MOE levels will be at the FY 2012 level, which has yet to be determined.  Please go out to your communities and share the news that the County Council is signaling their intent to cut further from the school budget.  Ask them to immediately email their County Council members and request our county leaders SUPPORT education and not cut their investment in our children's future! (Click here for m ore info on how)

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May update on Operating Budget

MCCPTA Statement on the Operating Budget

Operating Budget Additional Background 

Operating Budget Q & A 

More Operating Budget Q & A

Sample Letter to County Council

 

Northwest High School - "The Northwest HS Girls Indoor Track and Field team made history last week when they became the first  4A girls team from Montgomery County to win a state title in the sport. All nine girls who competed for the Northwest Jaguars brought home state gold medals in their events."


Seneca Valley High School - Take Your Family to School Week
» Link to NBC4 spot

MCCPTA Operating Budget Forum
  » Lively discussion of the upcoming FY2012 Operating Budget among
a panel of County Council. Board of Education, MCPS, and the County Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

MCCPTA Statement on the Proposed FY12 MCPS Budget
  » MCCPTA President Kristin Trible's statement on the Proposed FY 2012 MCPS Budget

» Proposed Sale of Peary High School 
  » Opposition of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Council of PTAs to the Proposed Sale of Peary High School

» MCCPTA Delegates Pass Resolutions on FY 12 Budget Priorities -- Emphasis on success for every student; needed capital improvements
  » Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) delegates yesterday overwhelmingly voted in favor of resolutions highlighting operating and capital budget priorities for the organization to concentrate on in Fiscal Year 2012 and beyond.

“Even in tight budget times, quality in education is our first priority,” said MCCPTA President Kristin Trible. “Our budget priorities affirm that success for our students should not be negotiated or minimized. An operating budget that ensures appropriate staffing and support is essential for students to reach their full potential. This is also the time to invest in our core facilities and to proceed with capital improvements for critical building additions and modernizations.”

» MCCPTA Statement on Superintendent’s Capital Budget Request
  » Superintendent of Schools Jerry D. Weast today released his “Recommended FY 2012 Capital Budget and Amendments to the FY 2011-2016 Capital Improvements Program.”

Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) President Kristin Trible said:

“The Recommended Capital Improvements Program (CIP) is consistent with the CIP priorities adopted by MCCPTA. All current additions and modernizations will stay on schedule. We are particularly pleased to see sorely-needed heating and air conditioning improvements increased to $15 million and routine life-cycle asset replacements increased by nearly $1 million. The BMPI, Roof Replacements and School Security stay at the same level as planned in the six-year CIP. MCCPTA and each school cluster will testify before the Board of Education on November 10 and 11 concerning these critical needs."

» Changing Demographics
  » View the MCPS Powerpoint presentation on current and anticipated enrollment as well as the changing demographics in Montgomery County.

» Maryland Convention News
  » MCCPTA to recieve Council of Excellence Award

» DHHS H1N1 Clinic
  » DHHS H1N1 Clinic open to all children age 2 - 18

» Teen Dating PSA Contest
 » Overview
 » Choose Respect - Flyer
 » Elige el Respeto

» Maryland PTA 94th Fall Convention November 13-14, 2009
» Tentative Agenda and Registration Information

» MCPS Office of Communications and Family Outreach -Drop in for Coffee - October 1, 2009

» Principals Handbook -MCPS Principals Handbook

» Important Flu Related Information -MCPS' Site on H1N1 and Seasonal Flu

» COMMUNITY FORUMS Sponsored by the Montgomery County Board of Education
» Invitation from Ms. Shirley Brandman, President, Montgomery County Board of Education

» Save the Date. The Montgomery County Transitioning Youth Resource Fair
» October 17, 2009
» Octubre 17, 2009

» Family Leadership Institute for Latino Families In Montgomery County
» Registration Open
» Proceso de Registro Abierto
» Registration Form
» Formulario de Registro

» Save the Date. COMMUNITY FORUMS Sponsored by the Montgomery County Board of Education
» September 17, 2009 & October 15, 2009

» Save the Date. Second Annual MCPS Back to School Fair for Families.
» The Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA), Hands on Science (HOS)  and Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) will be participating in this event again this year.

» Montgomery County’s Summer Youth Jobs Program
  » Worksite Fact Sheet
  » Worksite Application
  » Youth Participant Fact Sheet
  » Youth Participant Application

» 2008 Maryland Student Records System Manual. Click here.

» Summer Food Service Program. Items for newsletters:
  » Walk-In Sites
  » Rolling Terrace
  » Rolling Terrace - Spanish
  » Free Summer Meals flyer

» Working Effectively with Diverse Families - PTA.
  » MSDE Presentation (2.5 MB)
  » 2008 Maryland Report Card

» YMCA Youth & Family Services Parenting Workshops & Classes:
  • Schedule in English
  • Schedule in Spanish
  • Flyer for Mastering the Art of Encouragement with Dr. Lew Losoncy

» A Practical Guide to Accelerating Student Achievement Across Cultures, Strategies for Administrators, Teachers, Students, and Parents. » Guide from MSDE

» Advocacy:

• Be aware of new IRS Guidelines for 501(c)(3) organizations on campaign activities.
• Use the Montgomery College Advocacy Website to easily contact elected officials.