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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Montgomery County teachers file class action grievance over payroll issues
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Frustration is growing among some educators in the Montgomery County Public Schools system (MCPS) after some did not receive their paychecks on time, and others received less than they were owed. Now, the Montgomery County Educators' Association (MCEA) has filed a class action grievance against the school system, hoping to bring attention and swift action to what they say is an ongoing problem tied to a new payroll system. 'It is really outrageous,' David Stein, president of MCEA, said. Montgomery County Public Schools pickleball student-athletes headed to China He said the issue is not isolated and that several dozen members have reported problems. 'We need to make sure that our members are paid. They have bills themselves that need to be taken care of and families to support,' Stein said. 'It can really be a hardship when people are counting on a paycheck coming at a particular point and then it's not there.' Stein said the problems began after MCPS rolled out a new payroll system. Since then, teachers and staff have reported various issues to the school district. 'We have hundreds of members who have had issues with the payroll procedures,' Stein said. 'Not just not being paid, but there are issues with leave balances and incorrect pay amounts and some other issues that need to be resolved.' By filing a class action grievance, Stein said the union is using its bargaining power to push the district to act. 'We're basically forcing them to deal with the situation and resolve these issues that hundreds of our members are having,' Stein said. In response, MCPS said the issue affected summer employees who either started work after July 11 or submitted their timecards after that date. The district says all impacted employees will be paid by Wednesday. In a statement, the district said: 'MCPS sincerely regrets any financial and personal strain this delay may have caused. MCPS is committed to working with our associations to ensure our team members are confident they will be compensated correctly and in a timely manner going forward.' Montgomery County Public Schools Montgomery County parents react to court ruling on LGBTQ-related instruction in schools But Stein said the delay never should have happened in the first place. 'They've known these problems were there, and they need to make sure that they solve the issues,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Maryland leaders respond after U.S. Supreme Court sides with group of parents on school gender identity lessons
Leaders in Maryland have given mixed reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of a group of Montgomery County school parents who want to opt their young children out of lessons that include books that talk about gender and sexual orientation. The 6-3 opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor grants the group of parents a preliminary injunction as their lawsuit continues to play out. In its decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Montgomery County Schools must notify parents and allow them to opt their children out of reading books that contain LGBTQ-inclusive content. "While we are extremely disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision, unfortunately, we are not surprised," the Montgomery County Education Association said in a statement. "MCEA believes that our public schools should remain inclusive places where differences are celebrated. This decision sets us back and is reminiscent of a time when discrimination and intolerance were the norm." Maryland leaders react to Supreme Court ruling Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown expressed his disappointment after the Supreme Court ruling. "These materials help teachers create classrooms where all students can thrive and feel safe, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation," he said in a statement. The Maryland Senate Republican Caucus praised the decision as "a victory for common sense and for parental rights." The group of Republican leaders said the ruling, "affirms a fundamental principle that Maryland parents–not government bureaucrats–should have the final say in how their children are educated, particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like gender identity and sexuality." Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey said the Montgomery County school district took an "extreme step" by denying parents the right to opt out of curriculum that goes against their family values. "That's not inclusive—it's authoritarian," he said in a statement. "This case should serve as a wake-up call to education officials across Maryland," said Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-8) said the ruling opens Pandora's box for those who wish to opt out of teachings that don't align with their family's religious beliefs. "There are religions that oppose medical science, surgery, psychiatry, interracial marriage, monogamy, woman's suffrage, the right of gay people to marry, and so on. All of them will now be able to flood the courts with claims that particular curricular teachings and books offend their sincere values and their children should not be exposed to the offensive doctrines," Raskin said in a statement. WJZ has reached out to Gov. Wes Moore's office for comment.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community fest wins state award
The Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) awarded Prior Lake-Savage Area Community Education Services with the MCEA Project Award at Monday night's School Board meeting. MCEA Board Member Wendy Webster presented the award based on the local community education services success at the Community Fall Fest in fall 2006. Webster applauded event coordinators for creating a festival that pulled together the Prior Lake and Savage chambers of commerce, community businesses, as well as students, parents and other residents. 'This event fostered collaboration,' Webster said. Nine MCEA project awards were given out statewide. -Joanna Miller
