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Board weighs discretionary FY27 proposals: safety staff, special education resources, summer expansion and literacy supports
Summary
Board members reviewed discretionary FY27 proposals totaling roughly 212 positions and $28M, including 153 special‑education resource teachers ($16.3M), added security assistants for elementary schools, expansion of summer in‑person programs, and investment in secondary literacy specialists; members pressed for metrics and implementation accountability.
Montgomery County budget staff presented a package of discretionary items the superintendent recommended for FY27 totaling about 212 positions and roughly $28 million in requests. Staff emphasized these proposals are not statutory requirements but are meant to support board strategic priorities and address persistent service gaps.
Key discretionary proposals included: adding 153 special education resource teachers at an estimated $16.3 million to place resource teachers at elementary schools, learning centers and special schools to improve IEP coordination and reduce costly non‑public placements; a $1.8 million…
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