Monday, August 5, 2019

Friedson says process ‘raises broader concerns’ about communication, planning #WoodwardHSsite #overcrowding

Montgomery Council Member Questions Future of Woodward High School
A Montgomery County Council member wrote to the leader of the county’s school system Thursday, concerned about the future of Woodward High School in Rockville.

Council member Andrew Friedson, who represents Bethesda, pressed MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith in the letter on “unexplained changes in philosophy” not relayed to the council as school system leaders explore the idea of including a performing arts magnet program at the facility.

Woodward, on Old Georgetown Road, currently is a temporary home for Tilden Middle School and will later hold Northwood High School students while their school undergoes extensive renovations. When Northwood students move back to their permanent school, Woodward is expected to reopen as a new high school.

The County Council has allocated $120 million to the Woodward renovation project, but was unaware of Montgomery County Public Schools’ vision of an arts magnet program, Friedson said.

“In addition to the significant delay for Woodward alleviating overcrowding at [Walter Johnson] … this latest revelation appears to be yet another backtracking of commitments made to the community,” Friedson wrote. “… This process raises broader concerns about communication, sufficient public input, and questionable planning.”..
https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/schools/montgomery-council-member-questions-future-of-woodward-high-school/

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