Friends of Janie Monier Updates

  ‼️ Brunswick High School is in a crisis ‼️  The students are okay, but the physical structure they walk into to learn is  NOT  okay.        There have been many delays and the community is obviously upset.  And this is not the only school in need of repair.  When there is discussion about why more money is spent on Frederick County students than counterparts in other counties.... this is why.  Our population and development is leaps and bounds ahead of the ability of the county and FCPS to keep up with school construction to accommodate new students every year.  Efforts to slow down development while we catch up have stalled.      As a result, a work group between FCPS and the County was recently formed to address school construction issues and seek legislative solutions for additional funding. Despite the mission to seek possible legislation and the split cost for construction being roughly 60% state...

     Yesterday at the Home Show Expo, I had the opportunity to meet with Keith Dodson from the Blue Collar Project, Samantha Lawson form Frederick County Women in the Trades, and Tracey Hicks from CTC. It was enlightening to learn about the various initiatives aimed at providing opportunities for students interested in the trades.      The Blue Collar Project offers scholarships for trade school, which is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in pursuing these fields. However, there is still a financial gap for many students, as the cost of enrollment can be prohibitive even with the help off this scholarship. Similarly, the Career and Technology Center (CTC) faces challenges due to its current infrastructure limitations. While the current infrastructure works well for technical classes like CAD, it lacks the classroom flexibility needed for programs such as automotive or welding which require more expansive spaces.      There was d...