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.

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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

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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.

Is that what Rita prioritized at NCCES? Figures.

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Lynne Harris needs to go. MCPS deserves better.

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Not Diaz. There are multiple people who worked with her at GHS that have stated she would go to work late and miss teaching her 1st period class. OTHER teachers needed to cover her class because of her lateness.

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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.

Is that what Rita prioritized at NCCES? Figures.

Very clever. Did you run that by a focus group before you posted for maximum impact?

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Anonymous wrote:Lynne Harris needs to go. MCPS deserves better.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

Then why are they hiding the procedure and responsibilities section of the fiscal management committee. The link is dead on the website. Your observations ring hollow in light of the lack of transparency in the fiscal management committee’s procedures. I bet you’re about getting rid of the incumbents, except for Lynne. Are you taking a similar position with respect to Shebra Evans. I highly doubt it.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

Harris was also part of the leadership team who installed Felder as interim and some of the decisions under Felder, including the MVA flip-flop, bus fiasco and Woodward, were under Felder’s watch.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

What was the problem with McKnight again? I mean I know she had to go because of all the anonymous complaints against some employee, but h hardly see how that really has anything to do with either of these people and basing this on what amounts to unfounded gossip seems weak.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

What was the problem with McKnight again? I mean I know she had to go because of all the anonymous complaints against some employee, but h hardly see how that really has anything to do with either of these people and basing this on what amounts to unfounded gossip seems weak.

You must be new to the forum- it’s nothing but gossip, rumors and outright lies. I think someone posted that most of the commenters here are a handful of people with personal grudges against some candidates or boosters for others.

For all BOE candidates, I highly recommend checking endorsements, the Montgomery perspective pieces, and maybe catching one or two of the countless forums. Some people say that all the forums are the same, but that’s not accurate as each forum host has a different perspective that they are trying to get across which candidate discussion.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

This post reminds me of Susan Collins saying that trump had finally learned his lesson.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

Harris was also part of the leadership team who installed Felder as interim and some of the decisions under Felder, including the MVA flip-flop, bus fiasco and Woodward, were under Felder’s watch.

The "MVA flip-flop" was 100% the correct choice. Felder did the hard thing and pulled the plug on an expensive and ineffective program, enraging a small group of parents but ultimately making the right choice for the district's kids.

The "bus fiasco" was a joint Smith/McKnight joint, going back to 2021. Remember that McKnight was a deputy superintendent and then took over as acting superintendent in 2021. Felder didn't come in until February 2024 and was out by August. Trying to blame her for something McKnight oversaw is just disinformation and undermines your entire argument.

If by Woodward you mean the failure to accurately budget for prevailing wage, that again goes back to Smith/McKnight because it was an issue from 2021 to 2024, exactly McKnight's tenure.

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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.

People complaining about the $39 million disappearing due in part to Lynne’s failed oversight have no idea how good they have it at MCPS. Other school districts literally light that amount of cash on fire to keep schools warm during winter. MCPS parents will always find things to complain about

Exactly. What's $39 million. What does that get you, like 10 bananas at whole foods or something.

I have my own issues with Harris's brand of Nice White Lady leadership that led her to hire/defer to Dr. McKnight for too long, but I actually do not consider "double check paperwork MCPS submitted to the state" to be part of the Board's job. Their job is policy, and overseeing MCPS senior leadership.

Toward that end, I actually found Taylor's speech about the $39m error to be quite compelling. https://montgomeryperspective.com/2024/10/24/taylor-apologizes-for-multi-million-dollar-error/

"Part of my commitment to the district, our county and our students is to encourage Team MCPS to address problems when they see them. Naming them and doing something about them is part of our path forward together.

Therefore, we should not be surprised if issues are uncovered as we do this essential work. These are opportunities for the system to improve and to live up to its values of transparency and accountability."

Since Harris was on the team that finally fired McKnight and hired Taylor, I am feeling better about her when I see how well he seems to be doing.

This post reminds me of Susan Collins saying that trump had finally learned his lesson.

That's classic collins. She's a GOP apologist who votes for GOP policies.