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MCPS proposes staffing standards, expanded special‑ed teachers, regional programs and summer/literacy investments
Summary
Montgomery County Public Schools proposed a multi‑year staffing standards rollout adding 420.8 FTEs (~$34.8M), a $12M plan to place special‑education resource teachers in elementary schools, a regional program expansion designed to double program seats, a $1.82M summer program expansion and $2M to boost secondary literacy support.
Montgomery County Public Schools presented a suite of proposals to the Education and Culture Committee on April 22 aimed at addressing staffing consistency, special education needs, program access and secondary literacy.
On staffing, MCPS staff proposed rolling in new staffing standards beginning FY27 that would add about 420.8 full‑time equivalents at a cost of roughly $34,800,000 over an initial phase. Dr. Taylor said the standards are meant to replace inconsistent guidelines and ensure staffing is tied to need, noting "our staffing standards do look at adding, 422 FTEs to this budget, but they also account for the 500 FTEs that we would be reducing if we were to follow our…
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