BOE - who are people voting for?

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

Talk about alternative facts! She voted enthusiastically to approve a bus contract that is now subject to litigation (like many of the other things she voted for), wasting millions that can go to improving student outcomes. Lynne is throwing students under the (electronic) bus to flex her green credentials. She says she's a lawyer yet evidently performed zero due diligence on this electric bus debacle.


Lynne Harris, At-Large (Incumbent): I have reviewed all proceedings in the AutoFlex complaint, including the March remand. Clarifying – the remand isn’t to consider evidence of criminal conduct in the award of the contract, but rather evidence that two members of the RFP review team had engaged in improper/illegal financial activity. The remand is with the Montgomery County Inspector General and I look forward to reading her findings soon.

With regard to MCPS negotiating with Highland, MCPS’s relationship with Highland will continue for many years. By the end of 2025, MCPS will be leasing 325 electric buses from Highland. Highland has installed and maintains our fleet charging infrastructure. Despite the difficulties experienced with Highland meeting contract terms, they remain one of the major fleet electrification specialists in the US, doing business with all major electric bus manufacturers. Given those factors, it is in MCPS’ best interests to maintain a professional business relationship with Highland.

It’s also important to acknowledge that MCPS is the trailblazer in fleet electrification and has by FAR the largest electric fleet in the United States. That is significant. There have been challenges, we’ve learned from them and will be more informed, effective and efficient in the future.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

Let it go, let it go! Maybe the new PTA president can put you in charge of procuring puppies and unicorns this time around.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

Talk about alternative facts! She voted enthusiastically to approve a bus contract that is now subject to litigation (like many of the other things she voted for), wasting millions that can go to improving student outcomes. Lynne is throwing students under the (electronic) bus to flex her green credentials. She says she's a lawyer yet evidently performed zero due diligence on this electric bus debacle.


Lynne Harris, At-Large (Incumbent): I have reviewed all proceedings in the AutoFlex complaint, including the March remand. Clarifying – the remand isn’t to consider evidence of criminal conduct in the award of the contract, but rather evidence that two members of the RFP review team had engaged in improper/illegal financial activity. The remand is with the Montgomery County Inspector General and I look forward to reading her findings soon.

With regard to MCPS negotiating with Highland, MCPS’s relationship with Highland will continue for many years. By the end of 2025, MCPS will be leasing 325 electric buses from Highland. Highland has installed and maintains our fleet charging infrastructure. Despite the difficulties experienced with Highland meeting contract terms, they remain one of the major fleet electrification specialists in the US, doing business with all major electric bus manufacturers. Given those factors, it is in MCPS’ best interests to maintain a professional business relationship with Highland.

It’s also important to acknowledge that MCPS is the trailblazer in fleet electrification and has by FAR the largest electric fleet in the United States. That is significant. There have been challenges, we’ve learned from them and will be more informed, effective and efficient in the future.

Please include links when you are copying and pasting content from another site. The above is taken from Montgomery Perspective, and includes each candidate's answer to a question about what the school board should do about the electric bus contract:

https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/general-election-school-board-questionnaire-electric-bus-contract/

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Keep Diaz off the BOE

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

Talk about alternative facts! She voted enthusiastically to approve a bus contract that is now subject to litigation (like many of the other things she voted for), wasting millions that can go to improving student outcomes. Lynne is throwing students under the (electronic) bus to flex her green credentials. She says she's a lawyer yet evidently performed zero due diligence on this electric bus debacle.


Lynne Harris, At-Large (Incumbent): I have reviewed all proceedings in the AutoFlex complaint, including the March remand. Clarifying – the remand isn’t to consider evidence of criminal conduct in the award of the contract, but rather evidence that two members of the RFP review team had engaged in improper/illegal financial activity. The remand is with the Montgomery County Inspector General and I look forward to reading her findings soon.

With regard to MCPS negotiating with Highland, MCPS’s relationship with Highland will continue for many years. By the end of 2025, MCPS will be leasing 325 electric buses from Highland. Highland has installed and maintains our fleet charging infrastructure. Despite the difficulties experienced with Highland meeting contract terms, they remain one of the major fleet electrification specialists in the US, doing business with all major electric bus manufacturers. Given those factors, it is in MCPS’ best interests to maintain a professional business relationship with Highland.

It’s also important to acknowledge that MCPS is the trailblazer in fleet electrification and has by FAR the largest electric fleet in the United States. That is significant. There have been challenges, we’ve learned from them and will be more informed, effective and efficient in the future.

Understatement of the year right there, Lynne. Gotta love the doubling down on the horrific electric bus contract.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

Talk about alternative facts! She voted enthusiastically to approve a bus contract that is now subject to litigation (like many of the other things she voted for), wasting millions that can go to improving student outcomes. Lynne is throwing students under the (electronic) bus to flex her green credentials. She says she's a lawyer yet evidently performed zero due diligence on this electric bus debacle.


Lynne Harris, At-Large (Incumbent): I have reviewed all proceedings in the AutoFlex complaint, including the March remand. Clarifying – the remand isn’t to consider evidence of criminal conduct in the award of the contract, but rather evidence that two members of the RFP review team had engaged in improper/illegal financial activity. The remand is with the Montgomery County Inspector General and I look forward to reading her findings soon.

With regard to MCPS negotiating with Highland, MCPS’s relationship with Highland will continue for many years. By the end of 2025, MCPS will be leasing 325 electric buses from Highland. Highland has installed and maintains our fleet charging infrastructure. Despite the difficulties experienced with Highland meeting contract terms, they remain one of the major fleet electrification specialists in the US, doing business with all major electric bus manufacturers. Given those factors, it is in MCPS’ best interests to maintain a professional business relationship with Highland.

It’s also important to acknowledge that MCPS is the trailblazer in fleet electrification and has by FAR the largest electric fleet in the United States. That is significant. There have been challenges, we’ve learned from them and will be more informed, effective and efficient in the future.

Understatement of the year right there, Lynne. Gotta love the doubling down on the horrific electric bus contract.

According to Lynne, MCPS and the Board only have a "perception" problem when it comes to fiscal responsibility. I'm sure the $39 million shortfall is just a perception problem.

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

I live in the NCC neighborhood and lots of neighbors who I know in real life have yard signs supporting Montoya. I don’t know her and my kids are older, but I do think one poster here is holding a grudge and shouldn’t speak for the other parents/neighbors.

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Diaz looks strong this year

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

But let's dismiss Lynne Harris's clearly abysmal record while on the board. She is doubling down on that failed electric bus contract all because she wants to be first the nation with electric buses. Talk about throwing students under the bus!

McKnight and her underlings' abysmal record. Harris was instrumental in getting rid of McKnight and bringing in Taylor, which is a plus in my opinion.

Talk about alternative facts! She voted enthusiastically to approve a bus contract that is now subject to litigation (like many of the other things she voted for), wasting millions that can go to improving student outcomes. Lynne is throwing students under the (electronic) bus to flex her green credentials. She says she's a lawyer yet evidently performed zero due diligence on this electric bus debacle.


Lynne Harris, At-Large (Incumbent): I have reviewed all proceedings in the AutoFlex complaint, including the March remand. Clarifying – the remand isn’t to consider evidence of criminal conduct in the award of the contract, but rather evidence that two members of the RFP review team had engaged in improper/illegal financial activity. The remand is with the Montgomery County Inspector General and I look forward to reading her findings soon.

With regard to MCPS negotiating with Highland, MCPS’s relationship with Highland will continue for many years. By the end of 2025, MCPS will be leasing 325 electric buses from Highland. Highland has installed and maintains our fleet charging infrastructure. Despite the difficulties experienced with Highland meeting contract terms, they remain one of the major fleet electrification specialists in the US, doing business with all major electric bus manufacturers. Given those factors, it is in MCPS’ best interests to maintain a professional business relationship with Highland.

It’s also important to acknowledge that MCPS is the trailblazer in fleet electrification and has by FAR the largest electric fleet in the United States. That is significant. There have been challenges, we’ve learned from them and will be more informed, effective and efficient in the future.

Please include links when you are copying and pasting content from another site. The above is taken from Montgomery Perspective, and includes each candidate's answer to a question about what the school board should do about the electric bus contract:

https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/general-election-school-board-questionnaire-electric-bus-contract/

Here's a link for you - it's to the Board's fiscal management committee that Lynne chairs. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/committees/fiscal/#collapseTwo

Inexplicably, the link that describes the committee's procedures and responsibilities no longer seems to bring up the procedures and responsbilities. I wonder why that is? (it's a rhetorical question - I can't believe I actually have to explain that).

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Anonymous wrote:MCEA called for a strike? Really? That would be truly amazing if it were true because MCEA does not have the right to call a strike. That’s part of the deal under the union’s collective bargaining agreement. In order to be the teacher representative in negotiations, the union gives up the right to strike. It’s illegal for teachers to strike in Maryland.

But given how awful the BOE and MCPS leadership have been, I’d totally support them if they did. Time to show the BOE and central office that enough is enough.

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Anonymous wrote:MCEA called for a strike? Really? That would be truly amazing if it were true because MCEA does not have the right to call a strike. That’s part of the deal under the union’s collective bargaining agreement. In order to be the teacher representative in negotiations, the union gives up the right to strike. It’s illegal for teachers to strike in Maryland.

But given how awful the BOE and MCPS leadership have been, I’d totally support them if they did. Time to show the BOE and central office that enough is enough.

When did MCEA supposedly call for a strike?

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Anonymous wrote:I'll take Harris over Montoya every day of the week.

+1. Montoya has just been a PTA president for a year, and that went badly apparently.

I’d take someone who didn’t do a great job organizing bake sales at the local PTA over Harris, the current BOE member responsible for losing $40 million for the school system due to her failure to fulfill her oversight role.

You seem to be uninformed about both candidates.

Naw. You just seem to be desperate to deflect this massive S show for Harris.

You know what the NCC parents say about Montoya's tenure as the PTA president there and are OK with that?

What were these NCC parents doing to support her? Were they expecting her to do it all?

The key issue is that Montoya alienated other parents. She isn't a leader within a group. If she can't do it as a PTA president at an ES, she will not do it on the BOE. At this point in the campaign, she has heard enough from other candidates to say politically correct, general statements, but she knows nothing about the job. I would have more respect for someone who put in the time to learn the system, laws and regulations, and understand the in-depth issues (like budgeting) that board members must know to make an informed contribution.

I’m sorry she didn’t choose you as head of the school party planning committee when she was pta president but you gotta let it go. It isn’t healthy to hold grudges like this.

So many positions besides party planning were empty during Monty's time at NCC ES. And her work at NCC ES is the only thing we have to go by to judge if she is a good fit for the board of education.

I live in the NCC neighborhood and lots of neighbors who I know in real life have yard signs supporting Montoya. I don’t know her and my kids are older, but I do think one poster here is holding a grudge and shouldn’t speak for the other parents/neighbors.

Probably. I wouldn't be surprised if this whole thread is the work of about six posters, each with a grudge against one candidate.