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Board sends two policy drafts — BFA (policy development) and GCC (background screening) — out for public comment

Montgomery County Board of Education (work session) · January 8, 2026
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The board voted unanimously to take tentative action on two policies: BFA (policy development and public notice procedures) and GCC (fingerprint‑based background screening for employees, contractors and volunteers). Staff will open 21‑day public comment windows on the drafts.

The Montgomery County Board of Education on Thursday moved two policy drafts to the public‑comment stage.

The Policy Management Committee presented draft amendments to Policy BFA to clarify how the board’s annual work plan and agenda are set, how the policy handbook and implementing regulations are promoted, and how the board is notified about regulations under development. Legal staff…

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