Why no 2hrs delay?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No school is going to kick out your kid if you have to bring them to school late (or miss the day altogether) due to local flooding conditions in your neighborhood. Just do what you have to do. Just like those of us downcounty understand that schools sometimes close due to some snow upcounty, sometimes schools stay open even if the weather in your part of the county is subpar.

They won’t kick your kid out, but MCPS considers it an unexcused tardy if you transport your kids. It is only an excused tardy if the school bus is late. I used to write my kids a note that they threw up but then felt better. No go with Covid now.

[Anonymous]

2. The neighbor packs up 3 kids under 6 and drives the middle-schooler.

I suppose there must be a reason why the neighbor can't do this. It's the obvious solution.

[Anonymous]

Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

Presumably, close for flooding.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/frederick-county-defends-not-canceling-school-on-flood-day-ida-impacts-dmv/65-90030a88-e571-43de-91fe-b946884d9f71

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

Presumably, close for flooding.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/frederick-county-defends-not-canceling-school-on-flood-day-ida-impacts-dmv/65-90030a88-e571-43de-91fe-b946884d9f71

So, it is flooding just like that today?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

Presumably, close for flooding.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/frederick-county-defends-not-canceling-school-on-flood-day-ida-impacts-dmv/65-90030a88-e571-43de-91fe-b946884d9f71

So, it is flooding just like that today?

In a few parts of Montgomery County, yes.

I don't think that MCPS should have closed or delayed today, but "closed for rain" - because of flooding - is actually a thing, and sometimes a good idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

Presumably, close for flooding.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/frederick-county-defends-not-canceling-school-on-flood-day-ida-impacts-dmv/65-90030a88-e571-43de-91fe-b946884d9f71

So, it is flooding just like that today?

In a few parts of Montgomery County, yes.

I don't think that MCPS should have closed or delayed today, but "closed for rain" - because of flooding - is actually a thing, and sometimes a good idea.

Yes apparently OP has 12.5" of water outside of her house. Perhaps she is going to be rescued by boat...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No school is going to kick out your kid if you have to bring them to school late (or miss the day altogether) due to local flooding conditions in your neighborhood. Just do what you have to do. Just like those of us downcounty understand that schools sometimes close due to some snow upcounty, sometimes schools stay open even if the weather in your part of the county is subpar.

They won’t kick your kid out, but MCPS considers it an unexcused tardy if you transport your kids. It is only an excused tardy if the school bus is late. I used to write my kids a note that they threw up but then felt better. No go with Covid now.

What is the penalty for unexcused tardy? Nothing too, too serious, I hope.

[Anonymous]

Seriously so annoying. Lots of flooding near my house so the school bus just skipped some stops? Saw the bus around, but it never came… so I had to drive my kid and she was late. MCPS needs a better plan.

[Anonymous]

Again, if your kid is late for school or you choose to keep them home due to safety concerns, it's not the end of the world. Just write a note.

These kids have had a enough disruptions over the past 2 years, they need consistency. I know this will upset the people who had flooding, but you as a parent make the decision on what is safe or not for your child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? Close for rain? Snowflakes.

Presumably, close for flooding.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/frederick-county-defends-not-canceling-school-on-flood-day-ida-impacts-dmv/65-90030a88-e571-43de-91fe-b946884d9f71

So, it is flooding just like that today?

In a few parts of Montgomery County, yes.

I don't think that MCPS should have closed or delayed today, but "closed for rain" - because of flooding - is actually a thing, and sometimes a good idea.

Yes apparently OP has 12.5" of water outside of her house. Perhaps she is going to be rescued by boat...

DP: correction, OP had 18” of water running down the street.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Seriously so annoying. Lots of flooding near my house so the school bus just skipped some stops? Saw the bus around, but it never came… so I had to drive my kid and she was late. MCPS needs a better plan.

How was “MCPS” supposed to know your kid’s bus would skip a couple stops?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MCPS never closes for rain

False. MCPS closes at least once a year for an “ice storm” or sleet that turns out to be a rainy winter day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Seriously so annoying. Lots of flooding near my house so the school bus just skipped some stops? Saw the bus around, but it never came… so I had to drive my kid and she was late. MCPS needs a better plan.

How was “MCPS” supposed to know your kid’s bus would skip a couple stops?

MCPS operates the buses and is responsible for transportation. If your bus driver skips your stop it’s literally their fault.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS never closes for rain

False. MCPS closes at least once a year for an “ice storm” or sleet that turns out to be a rainy winter day.

Where I live, those "ice storms" are usually ice storms.