Churchill Getting a New Principal

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if there was an update from Dr. Moran. I will bet that no interviews will occur tomorrow but would be happily surprised if they did.

Interviews have been rescheduled to July 1 per a letter from Moran to Churchill staff. Letter also stated the BoE will still name the new Principal July 13.

The delay raises the question - when are the RM and NW interviews? Churchill’s vacancy was announced first but because of the delay for the new holiday, RM and NW might get first dibs on candidates.

Nice that Dr. Moran sends a letter to staff but not the community.

RM interviews are June 30th. Appt on July 13.
It would not surprise me if the same candidates will be interviewing at all 3 high schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They probably have the candidate that they want to hire waiting in the wings. The interviews are just for show.

Sort of like our superintendent...

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if there was an update from Dr. Moran. I will bet that no interviews will occur tomorrow but would be happily surprised if they did.

Interviews have been rescheduled to July 1 per a letter from Moran to Churchill staff. Letter also stated the BoE will still name the new Principal July 13.

The delay raises the question - when are the RM and NW interviews? Churchill’s vacancy was announced first but because of the delay for the new holiday, RM and NW might get first dibs on candidates.

Nice that Dr. Moran sends a letter to staff but not the community.

RM interviews are June 30th. Appt on July 13.
It would not surprise me if the same candidates will be interviewing at all 3 high schools.

The whole interview process is a dog and pony show. They already know exactly whom they’re placing in all three of those schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It would be nice if there was an update from Dr. Moran. I will bet that no interviews will occur tomorrow but would be happily surprised if they did.

Interviews have been rescheduled to July 1 per a letter from Moran to Churchill staff. Letter also stated the BoE will still name the new Principal July 13.

The delay raises the question - when are the RM and NW interviews? Churchill’s vacancy was announced first but because of the delay for the new holiday, RM and NW might get first dibs on candidates.

Nice that Dr. Moran sends a letter to staff but not the community.

RM interviews are June 30th. Appt on July 13.
It would not surprise me if the same candidates will be interviewing at all 3 high schools.

I hope Churchill doesn’t get stuck with Dr. Howard as Principal.

The whole interview process is a dog and pony show. They already know exactly whom they’re placing in all three of those schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Codes of conduct are great, but you need to know what's going on in your building (so much is right beneath the surface), you need to ask the right questions, you need to be approachable and make it obvious you want to help, you need to expand your circle to include marginalized or more timid students, you need to be willing to deal with conflict, you need to know the rules in that code of conduct handbook, and you need to actually follow them. Most principals sink because they don't have a clue what their students are doing, don't know what to do even if they do know what's going on, or they avoid conflict, or they put off vibes that make kids reluctant to go to them for help. Even being known as too punitive can backfire if kids are afraid to utilize you for help. If you want to know which schools are good for stamping out bullying and bad behavior, look for the schools where the teachers are happy and like one another. Principals who don't let staff mistreat one another are usually good about making kids feel safe too. My current principal is a bury-his-head in the sand kind of administrator, and that affects everyone from teachers to students to specialists. He's friendly but spineless.

+1 A principal’s reaction to a problem is key. Only a few number of incidents will be reported to school administrators. Staff and students will watch the fallout to determine how much they will trust the principal in the future.

If a principal’s reaction is that the incident never happened because she doesn’t want the problem to be data, students learn real fast that the principal is not helpful or caring. It takes a lot for a student to talk with a principal about a problem. Most of the time, there are witnesses and friends. Word goes around the school to not say anything because snitches get stitches. Churchill is no exception to this teenager mentality in which covering up problems can lead to escalating problems. Fights have occurred at Churchill just like they have at other MCPS schools.

Staff have the luxury of transferring to another school if the climate is bad. When you see a lot of older staff who have been in a school for over a decade, chances are the climate is ok. When you see people clocking in their exit cards and first year teachers are the primary hire, teachers are not happy and word of mouth about the principal has spread. Sometimes principals who like to torment staff hire new teachers because they can wield a lot of power over someone who doesn’t have tenure.

Like when EM was at Kennedy and he only ever cared if the police had to be called?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

+1 I think the BOE should relook at the school calendar and prioritize holidays. I have nothing against Juneteenth as a school holiday. But perhaps get rid of another holiday. Veterans and their families make huge sacrifices for this country. I would support adding it as an MCPS holiday. Presidents Day - that one could go. Nothing wrong with adding the day after Thanksgiving as a work day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

+1 I think the BOE should relook at the school calendar and prioritize holidays. I have nothing against Juneteenth as a school holiday. But perhaps get rid of another holiday. Veterans and their families make huge sacrifices for this country. I would support adding it as an MCPS holiday. Presidents Day - that one could go. Nothing wrong with adding the day after Thanksgiving as a work day.

Why should parents care about this? School is always out by June 19 anyway.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:All schools deserve good leadership. All staff at school deserve to be respected. All parents and students deserve respect.

Any less than this is why MCPS is crumbling at its foundation.

Are there any "W" schools doing a good job on diversity? Pyle is infamous for its problems, and it seems the Whitman principal is spending a good deal of his time on diversity, equity related matters, but is it helping? Is there a principal who has made a dent and changed the culture of their "white/W" school for the better? I guess I'm wondering how the principals are doing at places like North Bethesda, Silver Creek, Westland, Cabin John, and at high schools like BCC, Walter Johnson, Whitman, and any other in this category that I'm forgetting.

The staff at Cabin John does an amazing job and i think it stems from the principal. He encourages the hiring of diverse applicants so his staff is diverse. Not to mention they are not diverse just to say they are diverse they are great at what they do. Media Center specialist, Dr. Massey, is a huge asset to the CJMS community. Ms. Kumar is a beloved science teacher. The school read Stamped and had Jason Reynolds on a webinar to discuss. All very well done! Half of these kids go on to Churchill so not sure what that means tho?

Mr. Taylor is a rock star. It will be interesting to see if he applies for the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All schools deserve good leadership. All staff at school deserve to be respected. All parents and students deserve respect.

Any less than this is why MCPS is crumbling at its foundation.

Are there any "W" schools doing a good job on diversity? Pyle is infamous for its problems, and it seems the Whitman principal is spending a good deal of his time on diversity, equity related matters, but is it helping? Is there a principal who has made a dent and changed the culture of their "white/W" school for the better? I guess I'm wondering how the principals are doing at places like North Bethesda, Silver Creek, Westland, Cabin John, and at high schools like BCC, Walter Johnson, Whitman, and any other in this category that I'm forgetting.

The staff at Cabin John does an amazing job and i think it stems from the principal. He encourages the hiring of diverse applicants so his staff is diverse. Not to mention they are not diverse just to say they are diverse they are great at what they do. Media Center specialist, Dr. Massey, is a huge asset to the CJMS community. Ms. Kumar is a beloved science teacher. The school read Stamped and had Jason Reynolds on a webinar to discuss. All very well done! Half of these kids go on to Churchill so not sure what that means tho?

Mr. Taylor is a rock star. It will be interesting to see if he applies for the job.

He's woke though, so Churchill parents should beware.

[Anonymous]

Whoever they put in the position would probably be woke by your definition, so it may as well be someone who isn't just woke, but also is excellent at their work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

+1 I think the BOE should relook at the school calendar and prioritize holidays. I have nothing against Juneteenth as a school holiday. But perhaps get rid of another holiday. Veterans and their families make huge sacrifices for this country. I would support adding it as an MCPS holiday. Presidents Day - that one could go. Nothing wrong with adding the day after Thanksgiving as a work day.

Why should parents care about this? School is always out by June 19 anyway.

A year with lots of snow days might be a different story. There’s a financial hit to MCPS for work that MCPS employees can’t do when offices are closed. There’s meetings such as 504 and IEP meetings that need rescheduling. There’s paperwork (transcripts if moving) and return materials that students need someone at school for. For Churchill, it has put them in line behind the other two high schools for choosing a Principal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:All schools deserve good leadership. All staff at school deserve to be respected. All parents and students deserve respect.

Any less than this is why MCPS is crumbling at its foundation.

Are there any "W" schools doing a good job on diversity? Pyle is infamous for its problems, and it seems the Whitman principal is spending a good deal of his time on diversity, equity related matters, but is it helping? Is there a principal who has made a dent and changed the culture of their "white/W" school for the better? I guess I'm wondering how the principals are doing at places like North Bethesda, Silver Creek, Westland, Cabin John, and at high schools like BCC, Walter Johnson, Whitman, and any other in this category that I'm forgetting.

The staff at Cabin John does an amazing job and i think it stems from the principal. He encourages the hiring of diverse applicants so his staff is diverse. Not to mention they are not diverse just to say they are diverse they are great at what they do. Media Center specialist, Dr. Massey, is a huge asset to the CJMS community. Ms. Kumar is a beloved science teacher. The school read Stamped and had Jason Reynolds on a webinar to discuss. All very well done! Half of these kids go on to Churchill so not sure what that means tho?

Mr. Taylor is a rock star. It will be interesting to see if he applies for the job.

He's woke though, so Churchill parents should beware.

What do you mean by this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

Never had a job in 35 years that observed either of those. THink that's just federal employees and banks that get that stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I guess Mrs. Heckert’s last day was today. MCPS texted at 5pm all business offices and schools are closed tomorrow. It’s not like staff has had enough time off this year.

It's a new federal holiday.

Add it to next year’s calendar and subtract another holiday. To announce the day before is ridiculous.

BTW - weren’t the principal interviews supposed to be tomorrow? June 18th? Now the interviews will have to be rescheduled. Sometimes there’s actually work that needs to be done in a public school system. Let’s just flush more tax dollars down the drain.

Tell it to Congress and Mr Biden. MPCS recognizes all federal holidays.

Why is there school on Columbus Day and Veterans’ Day?

I say this wryly because Columbus was a horrible human being who never even set foot on what would become the continental US. But as the daughter and wife of a Veteran, it should be a day off.

Never had a job in 35 years that observed either of those. THink that's just federal employees and banks that get that stuff.

What about Junteenth? That’s an MCPS holiday. Same for every Wednesday this school year. I bet you don’t have Wednesdays off as well.

Yes, the rest of the world works so MCPS can throw our tax dollars out the window so MCPS employees have their holidays.