The Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has raised alarms about significant budget cuts, with a potential $150 million shortfall looming. As the Montgomery County Council considers reducing school funding by $18 million, MCPS is faced with the prospect of personnel losses and possible layoffs. School staff and teachers are rallying in response to the budget debate, advocating against cuts that could jeopardize hundreds of school jobs. Meanwhile, the Council has approved union contracts, concluding a contentious negotiation over salaries during this challenging fiscal period.