Friedson Criticizes MCPS Boundary Study School Closure Proposal
FriedsonFeb 9, 2026
Councilmember Andrew Friedson issued a statement on Feb. 9, 2026, criticizing the MCPS Superintendent's proposal to permanently close or relocate a roughly 50-year-old high school facility as part of an ongoing boundary study tied to the opening of two new high schools. Friedson argued the move conflates unrelated decisions, pits communities against each other, and threatens partnerships with municipal, county, and business stakeholders. He called for any school closure or relocation to follow its own separate, data-driven, and transparent process rather than being folded into the boundary study.
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Source: Councilmember Andrew Friedson, “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on the Superintendent’s Boundary Study Proposal”, received Feb 9, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-01-30
meeting — Council Education and Culture Committee meeting at which the Superintendent discussed declining enrollment and consolidation needs
2026-02-09
effective — Date Councilmember Friedson released his statement on the Superintendent's boundary study proposal
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