Montgomery County Public Schools Shortens Major Warehouse Lease After Funding Denial

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has significantly reduced the lease term for a 161,500 square foot warehouse in Gaithersburg from ten years to two, following the county council's decision to deny funding for the project. The original agreement, which began in July 2026, was projected to cost approximately $43 million. MCPS is now seeking about $23 million in capital funding for warehouse improvements, citing the poor condition and inefficiency of its existing facility.