2008.10.28
School board candidates grade system
Both candidates for the District A seat on the Montgomery County school board say the system could improve, but is above average.
Phyllis Albritton, the current school board member who is on the ballot along with B. Amy Mauldon next week, told the League of Women Voters' she'd give the county a B+.
"I am very proud of all of schools passing SOL's; the system offering varieties of options for our students, from art to athletics; our alternatives schools: Independent Secondary, Phoenix, and Rivendale.
My biggest concern is compensation and health benefits for all employees," she said.
Mauldon gives the system a B-, saying, "The quality of the faculty and staff is excellent, but MCPS needs to offer better salaries, benefits, and more autonomy to increase morale and staff retention. Some schools are old and overcrowded, and classrooms are lagging behind current technology."
You can read more in the league's voters' guide, and be sure to check out tomorrow's Current for a look at what the candidates had to say at Monday night's forum in Blacksburg.
In the meantime, let us know what grade you'd give the Montgomery County Public Schools.
I think that Montgomery County diserves at least an A-. Its a great place to live, with many options when it comes to schools. There are many things to do for young adults when it comes to sports and activities,such as:wrestling, football, vollyball,clubs,ect. There are many choices when it comes to classes as well. There are many A.P. classes and online classes students can take.
At Auburn we have a ten point gradeing scale, which rocks, and we also have eight periods instead of block scheduals. While other schools are opposite. So, there are many choces when it comes to school systems. On a personal note........GO AUBURN EAGLES!!!!
By:Cody Ambrose
Comment by Cody Ambrose — October 28, 2008 @ 1:35 pm