2017-2018 School Year
December 2017

President's Statement 12/5/17
​RE: MOCO $150 million shortfall
​"The Montgomery County Council of PTAs, as an organization representing 206 schools and nearly 162,000 students, expects the same level of accountability from the County that the County expects from MCPS. It is deeply troubling to hear that -- at this late date --- the County is caught unaware of a $150 million shortfall in the operating budget," said Lynne Harris, President. "MCCPTA calls on our elected officials to explain the sudden nature of this discovery, and protect our public school system's resources. As enrollment continues to grow, we cannot afford to see any more cuts in the classrooms. As we continue to raise the expectations for our public schools, we must ensure that MCPS has the resources it needs to provide every student an education that prepares them to excel in the 21st century."

September 2017/
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports:
          Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget


2016-2017 School Year
May 2017
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports:
          Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

May 2017
     Financial Investigation Update
, May 26, 2017
     Financial Practices Update, May 10, 2017

April 2017
     President & Exec Board's Letter,
 April 25,2017
     Audit FAQ
, April 23, 2017

2015-2016 School Year

2014-2015 School Year

2013-2014 School Year

2012-2013 School Year


2011-2012 School Year

June 2012
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

April 2012
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
     Presidents and Principals Dinner
     ESOL Multicultural Awareness Committee

March 2012
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

February 2012
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
     ESOL Committee Workplan
     Presidents and Principals Dinner

December 2011
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

November 2011
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

September 2011
     Cable TV Committee Workplan
     ESOL Committee Workplan


2010-2011 School Year
June 2011
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

April 2011
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

March 2011
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

February 2011
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

January 2011
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

December 2010
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

November 2010
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

October 2010
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

September 2010
     Newsletter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

2009-2010 School Year
May 2010
     President's Letter

January 2010
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

November 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

September 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

August 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

2008-2009 School Year
June 2009
     President's Letter

May 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Operating Budget
President's and Principal's Dinner
Safety
Special Education
Training

April 2009

     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Special Education

March 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program  
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Down County Consortium
Health
High School
Legislative
Nominating
Operating Budget
President's and Principal's Dinner
Reflections
Safety
Special Education
Technology

February 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Communications
Cultural Arts
Grading and Reporting
Health
Legislative
Membership
Nominating
Operating Budget
President's and Principal's Dinner
Reflections
Safety
Special Education
Training

January 2009
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Communications
Cultural Arts
Down County Consortium
Gifted Child
Legislative
Nominating
Reflections
Safety
Special Education

December 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Bylaws
Capital Improvement Program
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Grading and Reporting
Health
Legislative
Operating Budget
Reflections
Safety
Special Education

Other Reports:
Report by Janice Edwing, GRIT Committee Member for the MCCPTA Special Education Committee (GRIT- Grading and Reporting Implementation Team)

November 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
High School
Membership
Reflections
Safety
Special Education

October 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget:
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Down County Consortium
Grading and Reporting
Health
High School
Legislative
Membership
Reflections
Safety
Special Education
Training
MCPS Calendar Committee Report

September 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Communications
Health
High School
Insurance Information
Legislative
Presidents and Principals Dinner
Safety

August 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Reflections
Safety
Special Education

2007-2008 School Year

June 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget

May 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Operating Budget

April 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Gifted Child
Guidance and Counseling
High School
Operating Budget
Synopsis of March 14, 2008 meeting with MCPS Budget Director Marshall Spatz
Attachment - March 17, 2008 Memo to BOE from Jerry Weast re FY 2009 Operating Budget: County Executive Recommendation
Nominating
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Special Education
Technology

March 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Gifted Child
Grading and Reporting
Health
Reflections
Special Education

February 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Gifted Child
Health
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Technology

January 2008
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget:
Communications
Cultural Arts
Gifted Child
Grading and Reporting
Health
Parent Involvement
Presentation from MSDE on involving international families in schools

December 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Gifted Child
Grading and Reporting
Health
Operating Budget
Nominating
Reflections
Special Education
Technology

November 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Gifted Child
Guidance and Counseling
High School
Middle School
Operating Budget
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Technology
Training

October 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Bylaws
Capital Improvement Program
Communications
Cultural Arts
Gifted Child
Grading and Reporting
Guidance and Counseling
Health
Membership
Parent Involvement
Safety
Special Education
Technology (Findings from Web Task Force)

September 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
Curriculum Committee
Grading and Reporting
Health
High School
Membership
Parent Involvement
Special Education

August 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Communications
Cultural Arts
Gifted Child
Safety

2006-2007 School Year
May 2007
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Cultural Arts
Curriculum
Gifted Child
Health Committee articles:

Start this Summer with Refreshing Fruits and Crisp Vegetables
Does your family know what a portion really looks like?

Listservs
Reflections
Safety
Student Service Learning
Website

April 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Bylaws
Cultural Arts
Gifted Child
Grading and Reporting
Health
Listservs
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Safety
Student Service Learning
Technology

March 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Cultural Arts
Grading and Reporting
Health
High School
Listservs
Operating Budget
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Safety
Special Education
Student Service Learning
Technology

February 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Program
Cultural Arts Committee
Grading and Reporting
Health
High School
Legislative
Listservs
Parent Involvement
Reflections
Safety
Student Service Learning
Special Education
Technology

January 2007
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative - Cultural Arts - Curriculum - Educational Issues - Gifted Child - Health -
          Membership - Nominating - Programs - Reflections - Special Education - Treasurer/Operating Budget
Capital Improvement Plan
Health
Physical Activity
School Lunch Forum
Update on Sex Education Curriculum
Reflections
Special Needs
Technology

December 2006
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Cultural Arts - Health - Operating Budget - Parent Leadership - Reflections -
          Safety - Student Service Learning - Technology

November 2006
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​CIP - Listservs - Parent Leadership - Reflections - Safety - Website

October 2006
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Advocacy/Legislative  (Oct. 13, 2006 report) (Oct. 4, 2006 report) - Cultural Arts - Educational Issues -
          Gifted Child - Health (Snacking 101 and Healthy Halloween Tips) - Listservs -
          Nominating - Parent Leadership - Safety - Special Education - Technology

September 2006
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​CIP - Gifted Child - Grading and Reporting - Listservs - Operating Budget -
          Reflections - Special Needs - Website

August 2006
     President's Letter
     Standing Committee Reports
          ​Gifted Child - Grading and Reporting