Embattled principal promoted; probe into side business goes on

A Montgomery County high school principal accused of potential trademark, copyright and unfair business practice claims for his moonlighting work as an educational consultant has been promoted to a new position training school administrators.

Moreno “Mo” Carrasco, principal of Rockville’s Richard Montgomery High School since 2003, “has a lot of skills as a trainer, and we’ll tap into those in this position,” said Brian Edwards, spokesman for district Superintendent Jerry Weast. Edwards said the move is a lateral one on the district’s payscale.