MCPS explains why it failed to properly report school shooting and stabbings

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

By taking up learning time with feelz meetings?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

That's what they did. Ziegler had just been hired in 2021. He didn't keep kids safe. He's gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

DP. Hope so?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

That's what they did. Ziegler had just been hired in 2021. He didn't keep kids safe. He's gone.

Not gonna happen in MoCo

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

That's what they did. Ziegler had just been hired in 2021. He didn't keep kids safe. He's gone.

Not gonna happen in MoCo

MCPS has a responsibility to follow all the laws. This goes for reporting serious incidents, reporting grades, reporting attendance, and following anti-discrimination laws including Section 504 and IDEA. Students suffer when MCPS uses their positions of power to hide problems vs. fixing problems when they occur. That is what a grand jury uncovered in LCPS. Montgomery County should have a grand jury investigation for MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

That's what they did. Ziegler had just been hired in 2021. He didn't keep kids safe. He's gone.

Not gonna happen in MoCo

MCPS has a responsibility to follow all the laws. This goes for reporting serious incidents, reporting grades, reporting attendance, and following anti-discrimination laws including Section 504 and IDEA. Students suffer when MCPS uses their positions of power to hide problems vs. fixing problems when they occur. That is what a grand jury uncovered in LCPS. Montgomery County should have a grand jury investigation for MCPS.

Don’t forget acts of retaliation when problems are reported.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS pays lips service when it comes to "safety" but are very into "restorative justice". We know where their priorities lie.

This. Student safety is not a priority, for sure. It’s all about optics in MCPS and sweeping incidents under the rug, whenever possible.

I would like to agree, but typically MCPS is not allowed to say anything involving minors or during police investigations and trials. The law protects minors and what can be said.

Generally that applies if you _name_ the minor. If you don't, there's a lot more leeway on what can be reported.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

MCPS doesn't even have an independent auditor. No way they have a culture that would agree to a grand jury investigation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the story

The school system must then hold an after-action meeting and review within 45 days of the incident and file a report with the governor within 60 days following the meeting.

MCPS confirmed that report. A meeting and required review did not occur within the necessary time frame after the stabbings at Blair and Clarksburg High Schools.

https://wjla.com/news/local/mcps-fails-to-properly-report-crtical-incidents-stabbing-shooting-crime-janiz-zink-sartucci-maryland-center-for-school-safety-parents-coalition-magruder-blair-clarksburg-bcc-high-school-review-crime-law-montgomery-county-governor-glenn-youngkin#

OMG OMG OMG you think this would be a matter for the police and DA. ..

It's like asking CVS to hold press conferences on the car break-ins in their parking lot. It's a police matter. MCPS is not in the law enforcement business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

As soon as I heard about the LCPS Superintendent getting fired I wondered about when, not if, this will happen to McKnight.

The BOE that just gave her the permanent job is going to turn around and fire her?

That's what they did. Ziegler had just been hired in 2021. He didn't keep kids safe. He's gone.

Not gonna happen in MoCo

MCPS has a responsibility to follow all the laws. This goes for reporting serious incidents, reporting grades, reporting attendance, and following anti-discrimination laws including Section 504 and IDEA. Students suffer when MCPS uses their positions of power to hide problems vs. fixing problems when they occur. That is what a grand jury uncovered in LCPS. Montgomery County should have a grand jury investigation for MCPS.

And MCPS seems to take that responsibility seriously and fully complies with the laws. If you have credible evidence that they aren't (not a FOX news opinion piece) please share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Basically, MCPS procedure is to have a meeting and file a report in accordance with a process.

Nothing that actually keeps kids safer.

DCUM gonna DCUM.

Maybe they were working on keeping kids safer and never got around to having a meeting and filing a report.

dp.. oh please. They didn't follow procedures twice now.

Clarksburg + Blair + Magruder = 3 times MCPS didn’t follow the law. Clark’s burg and Blair happened before Magruder. Perhaps things could have been learned with Clarksburg and Blair to improve safety before the Magruder incident happened.

MCPS has Central Office employees who should be on top of the reporting requirements as part of their jobs.

Let’s not forget the Damascus rape case where admin basically tried to just pretend nothing had happened. This is a pattern in MCPS. We see it over and over.

+1 Loudon County had a grand jury investigation that uncovered a whole host of problems. Montgomery County needs to do the same.

Unfortunately, that is not going to happen in this County. It is clear that MCPS has problems from the top down. Especially when it comes to student safety. I mean, anyone who has been paying attention to the sexual abuse issues (bus drivers, security guards, etc abusing kids) can see that.

And independent investigation would be a good place to start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From the story

The school system must then hold an after-action meeting and review within 45 days of the incident and file a report with the governor within 60 days following the meeting.

MCPS confirmed that report. A meeting and required review did not occur within the necessary time frame after the stabbings at Blair and Clarksburg High Schools.

https://wjla.com/news/local/mcps-fails-to-properly-report-crtical-incidents-stabbing-shooting-crime-janiz-zink-sartucci-maryland-center-for-school-safety-parents-coalition-magruder-blair-clarksburg-bcc-high-school-review-crime-law-montgomery-county-governor-glenn-youngkin#

OMG OMG OMG you think this would be a matter for the police and DA. ..

It's like asking CVS to hold press conferences on the car break-ins in their parking lot. It's a police matter. MCPS is not in the law enforcement business.

Except that MCPS actively tries to not get MCPD involved. Look back at the news articles about the Damascus rape case and the Rockville rape case. Or talk to families in those clusters. MCPS did not want to involve the police, and held off doing so.