Superintendent tells Montgomery board 2026 will be a year of implementation

Dr. Byrd, superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools, told the board the district will move from planning to implementation in 2026 and outlined priorities he said would shape the coming year.

"2026 is about implementation," Dr. Byrd said, listing initiatives that include expanding magnet pathways, strengthening career and technical education programs, advancing a partnership with Trium State, expanding virtual-learning options and aligning high-school schedules with postsecondary expectations. He said the district is coordinating initiatives as a strategy to transform Montgomery Public Schools rather than treating them as isolated projects.

Dr. Byrd thanked board members for their service and said the district is working to reinforce professionalism, accountability, customer service and operational excellence across the system. He framed the measures as long-term investments that would affect student outcomes and district operations for years to come.

Board members responded with recognitions and moved on to other agenda business and committee planning after the superintendent’s report.