The Banner covered yesterday's consequential 7–1 vote by the Montgomery County Board of Education to approve sweeping high school boundary changes, including the relocation of Wootton High School from its longtime Rockville campus to the new Crown High School in Gaithersburg.

In its reporting, The Banner highlighted my testimony before the Board, including concerns shared by the Rockville Mayor and Council about the enrollment data and projections being used to justify the decision. As I told the Board:

My message was straightforward: The Board should not disregard the collective concerns of families, students, entire school clusters, and local elected officials when making decisions that will shape our communities for generations.

Throughout this process, I have advocated for an alternative that would open Crown High School to serve its surrounding communities while preserving Wootton as a permanent high school on Wootton Parkway. We can address overcrowding, modernize aging facilities, and expand educational opportunities without sacrificing one community's school to meet another community's needs.

I am deeply disappointed by the Board's decision, particularly given the serious unanswered questions about enrollment projections, future residential development, transportation impacts, and long-term facility planning.

The Board's vote does not change my commitment to keeping Wootton High School on Wootton Parkway. I will continue working alongside our families, students, community leaders, and fellow elected officials to advocate for Wootton's future and a responsible, comprehensive plan for our schools.

Read the full article: Major changes are coming for thousands of Montgomery County students, by Talia Richman, The Baltimore Banner, March 26, 2026.

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Thursday’s contentious vote paved the way for a district transformation.