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Families ask whether proposed cuts will affect middle‑school supports; district staff say impacts aren’t finalized
Summary
In a Q&A during the MCPS transition webinar, a participant asked whether proposed budget cuts would affect family engagement specialists, social workers and other supports. District staff said the final staffing impact had not yet been determined and advised families they would be connected to alternate contacts as needed.
During the webinar, a participant asked how proposed budget cuts would affect the list of supports presented (family engagement specialists, social workers and other positions). Romero acknowledged the concern and responded that district leaders had not finalized staffing outcomes.
"That's a really good question and I appreciate you bringing it up," Romero said, adding: "we don't know ... we're not quite sure yet" about which positions might be retained or changed. She told families that if particular staff roles are reduced, the Department of Family Engagement and school sites will identify other people in the building or outside the building who can provide the same types of support.
The exchange did not include details about the scope or dollar amounts of any proposed cuts, nor did presenters identify a decision timeline for staffing changes. Romero encouraged families to contact their school counselor or the Department of Family Engagement for specific questions and said the presentation and resource links would be shared to help families find alternate contacts if roles change.
Because the district did not report a finalized staffing decision during the session, the effect of any cuts on school services remains unresolved pending formal announcements or budget actions by district leadership.
