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MCPS proposes multi-year staffing standards to align class sizes, special-ed and EML support
Summary
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders proposed a phased, multi‑year staffing‑standards plan aimed at more consistent, equity‑driven allocations across elementary, middle and high schools. The plan ties staffing intensity to schools’ 'farms' tiers, sets grade‑level ratios (examples: K tier‑3 1:18, kindergarten base 1:23) and phases implementation from FY27 through 2031.
Montgomery County Public Schools presented a multi‑year staffing standards proposal at a board work session, asking the Board of Education to adopt binding rules for how it staffs schools by grade, program and need.
"Nearly 9 out of every $10 in the school system's budget is spent on staffing," Superintendent Dr. Taylor said, framing the plan as a fiscal and equity tool. He described "position control" as central to deciding how many people are assigned to schools, central office, transportation and maintenance and said MCPS currently follows loose guidelines rather than enforceable standards.
The proposal would introduce a tiered system that differentiates staffing based on a school's concentration of students in the district’s 'farms' bands (the term used in the presentation). Deputy Chief Alan Francois described phased implementation, beginning with elementary schools in FY27, middle schools…
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