Board Expenses
On Monday, July 28, 2014, the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) approved sweeping changes to the processes and guidelines that govern the payment of expenses that Board members incur as a part of their work. Among the changes, Board members will no longer use district-funded credit cards; will receive a per diem allowance when attending professional conferences; and will employ a new process for determining public events, conferences, and meetings that Board members can attend at the district’s expense.
The changes are reflected in the Board Member Compensation and Expense Standards section of the Board’s Handbook, as well as the new and updated expense forms:
- Request for Pre-Approval of Board Member Expenditure
- Mileage Reimbursement Request
- Request for Reimbursement of Expenses Paid
- Information about the changes approved by the Board on July 28
Board Member Expense Reports
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) received multiple requests under the Maryland Public Information Act for documents related to the Board members’ expenses and use of MCPS-issued credit cards. MCPS has provided expense reimbursements, mileage, credit card logs, and backup documentation for Montgomery County Board of Education members for the years indicated. The documents provided in response to those requests can be viewed below.
Members of the Board of Education (2010-2014)
- Mr. Christopher Barclay (pdf)
- Ms. Shirley Brandman (pdf)
- Dr. Judith Docca (pdf)
- Mr. Michael Durso (pdf)
- Mr. Philip Kauffman (pdf)
- Mrs. Patricia O'Neill (pdf)
- Mrs. Rebecca Smondrowski (pdf)
Former Members of the Board of Education (2010-2014)
Student Members of the Board of Education (2010-2014)
Board of Education Office Staff (2010-2014)
Explanation of documents (pdf)
- Mr. Ikhide Ikheloa (pdf), chief of staff to the Board
- Ms. Suzann M. King (pdf), staff assistant, policy and communications
- Ms. Laura M. Steinberg (pdf), staff assistant, legislative and intergovernmental relations
- *Miss Rebecca Gibson (pdf), fiscal assistant
- *Mrs. Kathleen Yorro (pdf), administrative services manager
* - Please read “Explanation of documents” for more information about these expenses