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[b]Maybe PP means that it feels as if MCPS has not made overcrowding a priority. [/b] IMO, this is something that affects kids and kids’ learning on a daily basis.  It is WAY more important than transgender bathrooms!  I have no issue with MCPS converting restrooms to transgender bathrooms, once they fix the issue of overcrowding.

The overcrowded classrooms and overcrowded schools need to be the Number One Priority.  It affects kids of all races and all SES levels.

It’s great they they hired more teachers and I agree that there is lots more to do regarding overcrowding.

There is only so much money in the budget.  Sometimes (often times) it feels like MCPS is not focusing on the things that are really important and need to be addressed immediately.  And instead, MCPS is focusing on other issues that only affect a small number of students (like transgender bathrooms).

Overcrowded classrooms affect all kids - LGBQTIA, Focus schools, W schools, predominantly Latino schools, predominantly AA schools.  They are almost ALL over crowded.  But it’s not as politically popular and doesn’t get as much politically favorable attention to talk about that at the BOE meetings and in the media.  So it has not been a priority.  [/quote]

MCPS has a $1.82 billion five-year capital budget. $281.5 million for fiscal year 2020. The MCPS capital budget accounts for just under 1/4 of the total county capital budget. Does that look to you like they haven't made it a priority?[/quote]

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