From the Offices of Council President Friedson, Vice President and Audit Committee Chair Stewart and Education and Culture Committee Chair Jawando:
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Update: Police has stated “Watkins Mill High School is no longer on lockdown. The report was determined to be unfounded.” However, the school continued the lockdown following that communication.. An email went out to staff at 12:05 stating the school will move to a shelter-in-place with a closed lunch, and the announcement was made to the school at 12:19pm.
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General released a new report on Wednesday, January 24, regarding Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) handling of employee misconduct related complaints and investigations.
MoCo High School Sports Scores for Jan 23, 2024 (powered by www.MoCoAi.Com):
Per Montgomery County: “Maryland businesses looking to grow through partnerships with organizations overseas can seek supporting customers, suppliers, manufacturers or academic partners through a Maryland Department of Commerce for an ExportMD Grant. The program, which can provide reimbursement for up to $5,000, is accepting applications through Feb. 1. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. to review Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Spending Affordability Guidelines.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police (Montgomery County division) found a dog wandering on a trail at Lake Needwood in Derwood on Monday night.
Construction is underway at Fallen Oak Distillery, the upcoming small batch distillery from Lone Oak Farm Brewery (5000 Olney-Laytonsville Rd) in Olney.
From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando: Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando issued the following statement related to allegations that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight was asked to step down by members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.