Montgomery Co. Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight's Departure Sparks Concerns

Montgomery County Public Schools and Superintendent Monifa McKnight have mutually agreed to separate, effective immediately, following a closed-door meeting held by the Board of Education. The decision comes after McKnight's statement that the board had asked her to "step away" from her role as superintendent, which she contested. Brian Hull has been named acting superintendent, and the Montgomery County Council has credited McKnight for her leadership during challenging times. The separation follows criticism of the school system's handling of bullying and sexual harassment allegations, as well as calls for the board to honor its commitments to McKnight.