The OIG finds that Biedleman violated MCPS policies and code of conduct

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, so the OIG finds that MCPS violated its own policies on numerous occasions but then turns it right back over to…..MCPS? They are the ones who tried to sweep it under the rug!

The OIG doesn't have authority to do more.

The BOE does... but based on past experience, they will do little.

All the BOE can do is fire Monifa. Monifa is the one who has to fire Beidleman.

Seems like the allegations have been substantiated by the Washington post, the Jackson Lewis report and now the OIG. But yet he’s still an employee? What threshold does MCPS use to terminate employment?

Hah, the principal at Damascus who delayed reporting a gang rape in the locker room had a nice new position created for her at central office, instead of being fired.

It's the culture of MCPS. It's infuriating frankly.

[Anonymous]

He’ll be sharing an office with the former Damascus principal soon, I’m sure.

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Statement from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

December 1, 2023
The investigative report about Dr. Joel Beidleman released today by the Montgomery County Inspector General clearly and professionally documents years of disturbing and egregious behavior. The report finds that this behavior indisputably violated both MCPS policies and the Employee Code of Conduct.

As I’ve said since this issue came to our attention this summer, I will take swift, decisive action based on investigative findings. Now that the OIG has referred this matter to me, I am moving forward without delay to ensure that wrongdoing is held to full account.

It is crucial that every MCPS employee, student, and parent know that any type of abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It’s why I’ve been working diligently with my team — joined by a diverse group of local and national experts, staff, and other critical stakeholders from across the MCPS community — in developing and implementing our aggressive and comprehensive action plan: To rebuild trust, ensure no one is failed by our system, and to make clear that harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation have absolutely no place in the MCPS community. Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for our staff means a safe and positive environment for our students to learn, and that is our main focus and commitment.

[Anonymous]

Slap on the wrist for Mr. B. Quiet transfer to Central.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Statement from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

December 1, 2023
The investigative report about Dr. Joel Beidleman released today by the Montgomery County Inspector General clearly and professionally documents years of disturbing and egregious behavior. The report finds that this behavior indisputably violated both MCPS policies and the Employee Code of Conduct.

As I’ve said since this issue came to our attention this summer, I will take swift, decisive action based on investigative findings. Now that the OIG has referred this matter to me, I am moving forward without delay to ensure that wrongdoing is held to full account.

It is crucial that every MCPS employee, student, and parent know that any type of abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It’s why I’ve been working diligently with my team — joined by a diverse group of local and national experts, staff, and other critical stakeholders from across the MCPS community — in developing and implementing our aggressive and comprehensive action plan: To rebuild trust, ensure no one is failed by our system, and to make clear that harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation have absolutely no place in the MCPS community. Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for our staff means a safe and positive environment for our students to learn, and that is our main focus and commitment.

Aren’t people held to account? How can you hold wrongdoing to account? Sad that she couldn’t even say Biedelman’s name here. Zero accountability

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Statement from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

December 1, 2023
The investigative report about Dr. Joel Beidleman released today by the Montgomery County Inspector General clearly and professionally documents years of disturbing and egregious behavior. The report finds that this behavior indisputably violated both MCPS policies and the Employee Code of Conduct.

As I’ve said since this issue came to our attention this summer, I will take swift, decisive action based on investigative findings. Now that the OIG has referred this matter to me, I am moving forward without delay to ensure that wrongdoing is held to full account.

It is crucial that every MCPS employee, student, and parent know that any type of abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It’s why I’ve been working diligently with my team — joined by a diverse group of local and national experts, staff, and other critical stakeholders from across the MCPS community — in developing and implementing our aggressive and comprehensive action plan: To rebuild trust, ensure no one is failed by our system, and to make clear that harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation have absolutely no place in the MCPS community. Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for our staff means a safe and positive environment for our students to learn, and that is our main focus and commitment.

Aren’t people held to account? How can you hold wrongdoing to account? Sad that she couldn’t even say Biedelman’s name here. Zero accountability

I think this is as close as they're going to get to announcing that he has been terminated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait. Where's the investigation into the coverup and the failures in leadership who put Beidleman forward despite his known track record? That's what I'm interested in hearing about from the OIG.

That is what is being swept under the rug. The OIG's purview for this investigation was to specifically determine whether the allegations about Beidleman were true. We now have an unredacted report confirming this. Public pressure will be needed to get rid of those leaders that promote people such as Beidleman, ignoring years of uninvestigated formal complaints. Another investigation on this matter is needed.

Let's hope the Washington Post keeps up its reporting. The rot has NOT been rooted out, not by a long shot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Statement from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

December 1, 2023
The investigative report about Dr. Joel Beidleman released today by the Montgomery County Inspector General clearly and professionally documents years of disturbing and egregious behavior. The report finds that this behavior indisputably violated both MCPS policies and the Employee Code of Conduct.

As I’ve said since this issue came to our attention this summer, I will take swift, decisive action based on investigative findings. Now that the OIG has referred this matter to me, I am moving forward without delay to ensure that wrongdoing is held to full account.

It is crucial that every MCPS employee, student, and parent know that any type of abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It’s why I’ve been working diligently with my team — joined by a diverse group of local and national experts, staff, and other critical stakeholders from across the MCPS community — in developing and implementing our aggressive and comprehensive action plan: To rebuild trust, ensure no one is failed by our system, and to make clear that harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation have absolutely no place in the MCPS community. Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for our staff means a safe and positive environment for our students to learn, and that is our main focus and commitment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Statement from the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight

December 1, 2023
The investigative report about Dr. Joel Beidleman released today by the Montgomery County Inspector General clearly and professionally documents years of disturbing and egregious behavior. The report finds that this behavior indisputably violated both MCPS policies and the Employee Code of Conduct.

As I’ve said since this issue came to our attention this summer, I will take swift, decisive action based on investigative findings. Now that the OIG has referred this matter to me, I am moving forward without delay to ensure that wrongdoing is held to full account.

It is crucial that every MCPS employee, student, and parent know that any type of abusive behavior will not be tolerated. It’s why I’ve been working diligently with my team — joined by a diverse group of local and national experts, staff, and other critical stakeholders from across the MCPS community — in developing and implementing our aggressive and comprehensive action plan: To rebuild trust, ensure no one is failed by our system, and to make clear that harassment, bullying, intimidation, and retaliation have absolutely no place in the MCPS community. Ensuring a safe and positive work environment for our staff means a safe and positive environment for our students to learn, and that is our main focus and commitment.

We await word on who else besides Beidleman will be fired.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait. Where's the investigation into the coverup and the failures in leadership who put Beidleman forward despite his known track record? That's what I'm interested in hearing about from the OIG.

That is what is being swept under the rug. The OIG's purview for this investigation was to specifically determine whether the allegations about Beidleman were true. We now have an unredacted report confirming this. Public pressure will be needed to get rid of those leaders that promote people such as Beidleman, ignoring years of uninvestigated formal complaints. Another investigation on this matter is needed.

Let's hope the Washington Post keeps up its reporting. The rot has NOT been rooted out, not by a long shot.

There is a second OIG investigation already underway.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, so the OIG finds that MCPS violated its own policies on numerous occasions but then turns it right back over to…..MCPS? They are the ones who tried to sweep it under the rug!

The OIG doesn't have authority to do more.

The BOE does... but based on past experience, they will do little.

All the BOE can do is fire Monifa. Monifa is the one who has to fire Beidleman.

Seems like the allegations have been substantiated by the Washington post, the Jackson Lewis report and now the OIG. But yet he’s still an employee? What threshold does MCPS use to terminate employment?

Hah, the principal at Damascus who delayed reporting a gang rape in the locker room had a nice new position created for her at central office, instead of being fired.

It's the culture of MCPS. It's infuriating frankly.

The former Damascus principal is now on the committee to tell McKnight how to deal with Beidleman.

https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2023/11/breaking-mcknight-appoints-fox-to-guard.html?m=1

[Anonymous]

What will happen to the middlemen between McKnight and Biedleman who have been put on leave? Are they fall guys or are they all responsible too?

[Anonymous]

There is another Biedleman in the works at QO admin preying on young women. Someone should look into him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is another Biedleman in the works at QO admin preying on young women. Someone should look into him.

Tell the Washington Post reporters. Give them a name so they can investigate.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, so the OIG finds that MCPS violated its own policies on numerous occasions but then turns it right back over to…..MCPS? They are the ones who tried to sweep it under the rug!

The OIG doesn't have authority to do more.

The BOE does... but based on past experience, they will do little.

All the BOE can do is fire Monifa. Monifa is the one who has to fire Beidleman.

Seems like the allegations have been substantiated by the Washington post, the Jackson Lewis report and now the OIG. But yet he’s still an employee? What threshold does MCPS use to terminate employment?

Hah, the principal at Damascus who delayed reporting a gang rape in the locker room had a nice new position created for her at central office, instead of being fired.

It's the culture of MCPS. It's infuriating frankly.

The former Damascus principal is now on the committee to tell McKnight how to deal with Beidleman.

https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2023/11/breaking-mcknight-appoints-fox-to-guard.html?m=1

That committee process is bogus.