amazing letter to the editor from a MCPS parent about closing Sligo & SSIMS

[Anonymous]

[/url]https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/11/19/five-reasons-mcpss-plan-for-silver-spring-doesnt-add-up/[url]

Super well articulated, clear reasoning about why Taylor's plans are so lacking.

[Anonymous]

https://montgomeryperspective.com/2025/11/19/five-reasons-mcpss-plan-for-silver-spring-doesnt-add-up/

[Anonymous]

Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

[Anonymous]

That could be. Though Mcps hates to give up their land. If this goes through, I’d prefer a development there to a holding school. Im concerned they are going to let the property just fall apart and it will sit vacant for years (like what happened to northwood before they reopened it).

Developers and businesses in dtss need to get involved in this fight to keep the schools open. Aside from the many many valid concerns raised in the article, this plan is horrible for the business community in ss.

BOE is a lost cause. Maybe the county council can step in to stop this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

Definitely. It’s a developer’s dream spot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

This superintendent makes decisions in short order, and his explanations don’t always make sense. He answers to no one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

The land is not Taylor's to sell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

This superintendent makes decisions in short order, and his explanations don’t always make sense. He answers to no one.

SEOP

Standard Essie Operating Procedure

Go look at her other surprise plans that have blown up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

The land is not Taylor's to sell.

Would council have to approve the sale of just the board? If it's just the BOE consider it sold. That weak group will do whatever he tells them to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

The land is not Taylor's to sell.

Would council have to approve the sale of just the board? If it's just the BOE consider it sold. That weak group will do whatever he tells them to.

The BOE can only surplus the property to the county. County and state government would then need to approve any sale.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

Piney branch will use sces (since Taylor cut some sort of deal with elrich about that) and Sligo will use SSIMS, then after that who knows. Maybe he just sells it after those two.

[Anonymous]

It’s just sad. Smaller middle schools are better for kids, and they’re making two much larger.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agreed. This plan is so full of holes it’s crazy. I’m trying to figure out what the real motivation behind the plan is, bc it can’t simply be about the condition of the building and the need for holding schools.

In August Mcps released the smaller renovation plan for eastern, then by October this whole thing rolls out. It seems possible that threw this thing together in just a couple weeks. Why?

Totally agree. The whole thing is mind boggling.

I know MCPS is claiming they are going to keep that land in their portfolio but maybe they want to sell it to developers for the big bucks after they use it as a holding school? It is walkable to the silver spring metro, right on Sligo creek trail, and will be steps from a purple line stop…

I bet Taylor will offload it before even using it for a holding school. MCPS used to care about keeping property, all Taylor cares about is money and making himself look good. He'll be a "hero" if he can partially fund a future budget year by selling the land.

Piney branch will use sces (since Taylor cut some sort of deal with elrich about that) and Sligo will use SSIMS, then after that who knows. Maybe he just sells it after those two.

What kind of deal is there between Elrich and Taylor re: Piney Branch? Is Elrich on board with this plan?