Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 6-30-2026

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 30, 2026, primarily to address a budget overage issue within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The school system exceeded its legal spending authority by approximately $3.5 million, surpassing the 1% budget amendment threshold requiring a public hearing. The Board discussed the circumstances leading to the overage, including delayed grant reimbursements and purchase order management. Dr. Gimple, the MCPS superintendent, took responsibility for the oversight and announced plans to conduct a full financial audit with Craig Meadows to prevent future occurrences. The Board approved a motion to address the budget amendment, with detailed discussions on revenue excesses, expenditures, and strategies to improve financial forecasting and communication between the school system and county staff. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to approve the necessary budget adjustments and emphasized ongoing transparency and accountability measures.