Security Chief Out, Budget Cuts In

Montgomery County Public Schools just axed its chief of security and compliance — former Police Chief Marcus Jones — citing $36 million in budget cuts. But with two shootings at county high schools this year, parents and PTAs are sounding the alarm, demanding answers. The school system says the Department of School Safety and Security is being restructured into the Department of School Safety under School Leadership, with security staff still reporting to principals — no operational changes at schools. Yet, families remain skeptical, and the superintendent’s upcoming explanation is expected to ease fears — or not. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de9eeaec9d62a902