How does this end?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So teachers at Title I schools would make less money than other schools because they have smaller classes?

I am the previous poster suggesting compensation over a base. I think the pay model should change for a variety of factors. That was just one suggestion.

It's a horrible suggestion.

DP. Agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Watching SB meeting…. Rachna Sizemore Heiser asked HR to prep information on how FCPS may be lagging many other counties on pay and benefits and then Megan McLaughlin shot her a withering look with a protest. Why does this woman never go away? I am not sure she gets it, and seems to think we can continue to attract a workforce when many are already leaving.

McLaughlin represents the Braddock district which is largely good schools located close to more affordable parts of the county and an easy commute from Prince William. I doubt her schools are having as much trouble as other areas of the county

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Watching SB meeting…. Rachna Sizemore Heiser asked HR to prep information on how FCPS may be lagging many other counties on pay and benefits and then Megan McLaughlin shot her a withering look with a protest. Why does this woman never go away? I am not sure she gets it, and seems to think we can continue to attract a workforce when many are already leaving.

McLaughlin represents the Braddock district which is largely good schools located close to more affordable parts of the county and an easy commute from Prince William. I doubt her schools are having as much trouble as other areas of the county

Yup and she strikes me as the "I've got mines" type. So over that mentality. If this is the attitude let's break the county down into smaller pieces. FCPS is too big and it's a mess!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Watching SB meeting…. Rachna Sizemore Heiser asked HR to prep information on how FCPS may be lagging many other counties on pay and benefits and then Megan McLaughlin shot her a withering look with a protest. Why does this woman never go away? I am not sure she gets it, and seems to think we can continue to attract a workforce when many are already leaving.

McLaughlin represents the Braddock district which is largely good schools located close to more affordable parts of the county and an easy commute from Prince William. I doubt her schools are having as much trouble as other areas of the county

Yup and she strikes me as the "I've got mines" type. So over that mentality. If this is the attitude let's break the county down into smaller pieces. FCPS is too big and it's a mess!

So your solution to the "I've got mines" mentality is to permanently cement it? I guess if you cut loose the poor parts of the county it will be easier to increase salaries and building funds for the richer parts

[Anonymous]

$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

They could (should) outsource cybersecurity and have a personal tutor for every child who wants/need one for $10 million.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

They could (should) outsource cybersecurity and have a personal tutor for every child who wants/need one for $10 million.

Are you currently working in cybersecurity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

They could (should) outsource cybersecurity and have a personal tutor for every child who wants/need one for $10 million.

Are you currently working in cybersecurity?

Exactly. How much does PP thinking outsourced cybersecurity would cost?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

Could you please explain how $10 million will be spent on the laptops and the schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

Could you please explain how $10 million will be spent on the laptops and the schools?

I think that’s for FCPS to explain, since it’s their number.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

Could you please explain how $10 million will be spent on the laptops and the schools?

I thought kids being out of schools for COVID taught everyone that students need human interaction and physically present human teachers to develop into healthy adults. So why is FCPS still prioritizing tech over teachers? For example, I thought FCPS could have put more effort into finding human tutors for students or given more incentive for teachers to work extra hours tutoring students, but they didn’t. They purchased a contract with tutor.com.

Now they are going to freeze step increases to cover cybersecurity costs? I’d rather they just get rid of laptops for the students, altogether if the technology consumes such a large portion of the budget. In fact, I think doing so might be a positive step. I am not a luddite, but kids spend too much time looking at screens these days.

[Anonymous]

I don’t get how cyber security has to do with each individual laptop and each individual school.

Will there be a hearing of the 2023-24 budget?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$10 million for cyber security? Tell me why this much?

How much is cyber security for over 200k laptops and 200 schools supposed to cost?

Could you please explain how $10 million will be spent on the laptops and the schools?

I thought kids being out of schools for COVID taught everyone that students need human interaction and physically present human teachers to develop into healthy adults. So why is FCPS still prioritizing tech over teachers? For example, I thought FCPS could have put more effort into finding human tutors for students or given more incentive for teachers to work extra hours tutoring students, but they didn’t. They purchased a contract with tutor.com.

Now they are going to freeze step increases to cover cybersecurity costs? I’d rather they just get rid of laptops for the students, altogether if the technology consumes such a large portion of the budget. In fact, I think doing so might be a positive step. I am not a luddite, but kids spend too much time looking at screens these days.

You are a luddite if you think that schools should get rid of laptops.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t get how cyber security has to do with each individual laptop and each individual school.

Will there be a hearing of the 2023-24 budget?

There will be many