MCPS BOE Update

[Anonymous]

Three main themes around the desired characteristics of of MCPS’ next leader emerged:

Transparency and Accountability

Honesty, Integrity, and Trustworthy

Communication and Engagement

Four areas of priority for the new superintendent’s work were also identified:

Student Academic Achievement and Equality of Access to Programs and Resources

Safety and Security

Well-being of Staff and Students

Recruitment and Retention

[Anonymous]

Aren't these the same main themes that have always been around? On paper. But what will they do to achieve goals under main themes?

[Anonymous]

These are the dumbest updates because they tell us nothing. If they want to provide an update tell us how many candidates there screened, are interviewing and when they will be shortlisting. Tell us what those themes mean to them more specifically.

These are performative updates and nothing more. And that’s why they can’t gain the community’s trust.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These are the dumbest updates because they tell us nothing. If they want to provide an update tell us how many candidates there screened, are interviewing and when they will be shortlisting. Tell us what those themes mean to them more specifically.

These are performative updates and nothing more. And that’s why they can’t gain the community’s trust.

I thought it was terrific that they are addressing the top concerns expressed on this board.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are the dumbest updates because they tell us nothing. If they want to provide an update tell us how many candidates there screened, are interviewing and when they will be shortlisting. Tell us what those themes mean to them more specifically.

These are performative updates and nothing more. And that’s why they can’t gain the community’s trust.

I thought it was terrific that they are addressing the top concerns expressed on this board.

And it's a process. This is an indication of where they are in the process of hiring. When the board arrives at the next stage, probably identifying finalists, we'll hear more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are the dumbest updates because they tell us nothing. If they want to provide an update tell us how many candidates there screened, are interviewing and when they will be shortlisting. Tell us what those themes mean to them more specifically.

These are performative updates and nothing more. And that’s why they can’t gain the community’s trust.

I thought it was terrific that they are addressing the top concerns expressed on this board.

And it's a process. This is an indication of where they are in the process of hiring. When the board arrives at the next stage, probably identifying finalists, we'll hear more.

We will never hear more or real details because MCPS does not share the candidates with the stakeholders. They use the excuse that it would narrow the choices because candidates don’t want their current districts to know of their interest. However, this creates a completely secret process with no input from the people this hire will directly affect. Many other districts invite stakeholders to meet the candidates to collect their input. Unfortunately, the final decision on superintendent will be made solely by this lame BOE.

[Anonymous]

The lack of transparency in the process is pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The lack of transparency in the process is pathetic.

Or in school emergency responses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The lack of transparency in the process is pathetic.

How so? Candidates aren't going to want their names made public.

[Anonymous]

I don’t see how a permanent superintendent is hired by the end of June.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of transparency in the process is pathetic.

How so? Candidates aren't going to want their names made public.

Then they don’t apply, many districts make this an open process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The lack of transparency in the process is pathetic.

How so? Candidates aren't going to want their names made public.

Then they don’t apply, many districts make this an open process.

Right, that's the problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:These are the dumbest updates because they tell us nothing. If they want to provide an update tell us how many candidates there screened, are interviewing and when they will be shortlisting. Tell us what those themes mean to them more specifically.

These are performative updates and nothing more. And that’s why they can’t gain the community’s trust.

I thought it was terrific that they are addressing the top concerns expressed on this board.

+1000 YES!