On February 2, the Montgomery County Board of Education (BOE) and Dr. Monifa McKnight mutually agreed to part ways. Now, Montgomery Perspective reports that McKnight was paid $1.3 million.  “That includes $1,183,250 in wages, $30,000 in attorney fees, $20,225 in deferred compensation, $18,525 for a tax sheltered annual annuity plan and $48,000 for an annual annuity.” Additional information on the separation agreement can be found in the Montgomery Perspective article and the separation agreement has been published by the Washington Post.

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Lakelands Park Middle School was in Shelter-In-Place following a threat the school received on Friday morning. At this time police do not believe the threat is credible, but the school will remain in Shelter-In-Place and will “end the shelter as soon as possible.” In communication sent to parents, the school has asked parents not to come to the school or call their children.

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MCPS music teachers Carolyn Herman and Amy Vanek have been named Outstanding Educators of the Year by the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA). MCPS shared the news in its staff bulletin this week.

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