MoCo OIG Blasts Taylor and MCPS for lies over backlog and non-compliance with background and CPS checks

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[Post New]08/07/2025 20:27
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:MCPS is gonna MCPS. Disappointing, but not surprising.


Unlawful
[Post New]08/07/2025 20:29
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starr got out.
Smith got out when he could.
Maybe McKnight got lucky too?


Starr was fired.


Technically he resigned when it became clear he didn't have the votes for a contract renewal.
[Post New]08/07/2025 21:25
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Anonymous
Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.
[Post New]08/08/2025 08:59
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.


Where did he end up after the largest district in MD?
[Post New]08/08/2025 09:54
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.


Where did he end up after the largest district in MD?


I think he flailed around in education consultancy for years. I think he's still in that arena.
[Post New]08/08/2025 17:39
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.


Where did he end up after the largest district in MD?


He is now unemployed.
[Post New]08/08/2025 18:18
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Has any Superintendent after Weast served out their entire term?


Weast was the beginning of the problems

He came from charlotte nc ruined their schools
[Post New]08/08/2025 18:25
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.


Where did he end up after the largest district in MD?


I think he flailed around in education consultancy for years. I think he's still in that arena.


He was let go from his last job. He's currently unemployed.
[Post New]08/08/2025 21:53
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Starr was cocky but he’s the best we’ve had in a long time.


Where did he end up after the largest district in MD?


I think he flailed around in education consultancy for years. I think he's still in that arena.


He was let go from his last job. He's currently unemployed.


Do you know why? It's a recurring pattern among the leaders they bring, isn't it, if they haven't already retired
[Post New]08/09/2025 05:58
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Anonymous
Can parents say the reason Larlx is not coming into school is because family doesn't know if their teacher has had a recent background check? At that point, will the Principal inform the family that Larlx's teacher had completed a background check recently or hasn't completed one? What proof will they show the family?
[Post New]08/09/2025 07:35
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Can parents say the reason Larlx is not coming into school is because family doesn't know if their teacher has had a recent background check? At that point, will the Principal inform the family that Larlx's teacher had completed a background check recently or hasn't completed one? What proof will they show the family?


Sure, keep them home,
[Post New]08/09/2025 08:46
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can parents say the reason Larlx is not coming into school is because family doesn't know if their teacher has had a recent background check? At that point, will the Principal inform the family that Larlx's teacher had completed a background check recently or hasn't completed one? What proof will they show the family?


Sure, keep them home,


Sure. You can homeschool.
[Post New]08/14/2025 15:32
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Anonymous
Another update from MCPS: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2025/08/mcps-background-screening-process-update/

What We're Doing Right Now

  • Prioritizing New Hires First
    We’re prioritizing new hires—hundreds are being hired before this school year—by adding trained staff to expedite clearances. Since all of our existing employees already have at least one background check, we want to be sure all of our new staff are fully approved before starting work.


  • Clearing the CPS Background Check Backlog
    Our County and State partners are stepping up, and we appreciate working closely with the Maryland and Montgomery County Departments of Human Services to move quickly, add staff, and modernize processes so every adult around students is fully screened. An enlarged team is now working in a fully electronic system to clear any employee without a Child Protective Services (CPS) check.


  • Re-Fingerprinting Staff Hired Before 2019
    A contract for additional fingerprinting services will be brought for approval to the Board of Education on Aug. 21. All staff hired before 2019 will be re-fingerprinted and enrolled in the FBI’s continuous monitoring system, RapBack. Beginning September 4, mobile fingerprinting units will visit schools to make this fast and convenient. Note: Beginning at the Summer Leadership meeting today (Aug. 14), more than 200 school and system leaders were re-cleared.


  • Re-Badging All Staff
    Every staff member will receive a new badge as part of the clearance process, making it clear who is fully cleared to work in our schools. Extra badging printers and materials are ordered and on the way.


    • Reminder: No Clearance = No Unsupervised Access
    Whether an employee, contractor, or volunteer, if the background check isn’t complete, they will not be left alone with students.

    Accountability and Transparency
    On Sept. 25, MCPS will present a public update to the Board of Education, and on Sept. 26, MCPS will present an update at a Montgomery County Council on progress made to clear background checks. We welcome this oversight and are committed to open communication so you know exactly where we stand. We will regularly report to you on our progress in this work via messages home and shared with our school leaders.

    Why This Matters
    Safety isn’t a “once and done” task for us. It must be monitored, updated, and confirmed continuously. When systems tied to safety can be improved, we will. With this plan, we are not just fixing a problem—we are building a better system for future years.
    [Post New]08/14/2025 18:12
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    Accountability and Transparency
    On Sept. 25, MCPS will present a public update to the Board of Education, and on Sept. 26, MCPS will present an update at a Montgomery County Council on progress made to clear background checks. We welcome this oversight and are committed to open communication so you know exactly where we stand. We will regularly report to you on our progress in this work via messages home and shared with our school leaders.

    This is hilarious. “We’re going to start being transparent more than a month from now. Trust us 😉.” Rightttttttttt
    [Post New]08/14/2025 23:12
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    Anonymous
    Anonymous wrote:

    Accountability and Transparency
    On Sept. 25, MCPS will present a public update to the Board of Education, and on Sept. 26, MCPS will present an update at a Montgomery County Council on progress made to clear background checks. We welcome this oversight and are committed to open communication so you know exactly where we stand. We will regularly report to you on our progress in this work via messages home and shared with our school leaders.


    This is hilarious. “We’re going to start being transparent more than a month from now. Trust us 😉.” Rightttttttttt

    Which schools are they prioritizing?
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