Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight said she won’t be satisfied until the district is fully staffed. According to MCPS this hiring season they have almost 900 new teachers who will begin orientation next week. They also say they have been actively recruiting throughout the year, but it is more competitive because so many districts are looking for candidates and less people are graduating from programs...
The proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes a reduction of overall full time equivalent positions by 113 due to a decrease in student enrollment. According to MCPS, enrollment as of the beginning of the current school year dropped by 2,347 due to the pandemic. However, the proposed budget calls for an increase of 2,000 students...
Wednesday and Friday will be distance learning days, the superintendent said. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday were already planned days off for student and staff holidays.
A shortage of substitute teachers and bus drivers requires keeping kids home all week, the superintendent said...
