MCPS system did not adhere to its policies on emergency procurement, report finds

..."It's more of the same. We've been watching Montgomery County for over 20 years do this same kind of emergency, hide the ball procurement and once again they're doing the same thing they've done in the past," said Janis Sartucci of the Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County Education Association is also upset about the findings writing, stating, "MCPS misspent valuable tax dollars...it shifted time and attention away from what should have been its top priority: our students."

7News also received a text message from a parent who has a student who attends the Montgomery Virtual Academy.

That program was eliminated due to recent budget cuts...

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