Anyone from Central Office (or with intel) know why "schools closed/offices open" has disappeared?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know we have Central Office people on DCUM, and people who know Central Office people. Anyone have anything they can share regarding the story behind the disappearance of the schools closed/offices open (& childcares allowed to open if safe/plowed) status? (Currently named "Code Orange" but was also a status well before it had a color-coded name.)

Pre-Taylor, a significant number of snow days had schools closed but offices open, often with a delayed opening/telework allowed for office staff (for example, it looks like 2 of the 3 closures in winter 2023-2024 and 3 of the 4 closures in winter 2021-2022 were schools closed/offices open/childcare optional at the providers' discretion.) Since he arrived, all snow days with closed schools have been snow days for office staff as well, I believe ("Code Red.")

Does anyone know if this has been discussed explicitly with Central Office staff, and/or if there is any speculation there why it's happening? Did Central Office staff used to complain about not getting snowdays when school staff did (despite the fact that snow days are paid days off for office staff but not for school staff, and that many central office staff can easily telework)? Is Taylor trying to do it as a way to increase morale and/or loyalty from Central Office staff? Do you think it's more about keeping childcare closed and the office snowdays are just a side effect? Or is it as much of a mystery to you guys as it is to us?

It is 4 degrees outside shut the hell up.

There is something seriously wrong with you.

Stop your blathering it’s easy you morons 4 degrees outside at 7 am

That ice isn’t melting you failed first grade science!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No idea, but it’s a bad look for libraries to be open as of Tuesday, but the Superintendent and central office staff can’t get to work on even Thursday.

Libraries provide a place for people whose power is out or who are unhoused to get warm. They should be an early priority in an event like this.

So you want librarians to put their life at risk for this even though it's supposedly unsafe for school staff to commute? Wierd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know we have Central Office people on DCUM, and people who know Central Office people. Anyone have anything they can share regarding the story behind the disappearance of the schools closed/offices open (& childcares allowed to open if safe/plowed) status? (Currently named "Code Orange" but was also a status well before it had a color-coded name.)

Pre-Taylor, a significant number of snow days had schools closed but offices open, often with a delayed opening/telework allowed for office staff (for example, it looks like 2 of the 3 closures in winter 2023-2024 and 3 of the 4 closures in winter 2021-2022 were schools closed/offices open/childcare optional at the providers' discretion.) Since he arrived, all snow days with closed schools have been snow days for office staff as well, I believe ("Code Red.")

Does anyone know if this has been discussed explicitly with Central Office staff, and/or if there is any speculation there why it's happening? Did Central Office staff used to complain about not getting snowdays when school staff did (despite the fact that snow days are paid days off for office staff but not for school staff, and that many central office staff can easily telework)? Is Taylor trying to do it as a way to increase morale and/or loyalty from Central Office staff? Do you think it's more about keeping childcare closed and the office snowdays are just a side effect? Or is it as much of a mystery to you guys as it is to us?

It is 4 degrees outside shut the hell up.

There is something seriously wrong with you.

Stop your blathering it’s easy you morons 4 degrees outside at 7 am

That ice isn’t melting you failed first grade science!

Looks like the CO staff are still drunk from their party last night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've only heard this third hand so I can't vouch for its accuracy, but if true reportedly a central office staffer had a bad fall on ice a couple years back when offices were open (but schools closed) and threatened to sue.

Even then, it doesn't explain why they aren't expected to telework.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know we have Central Office people on DCUM, and people who know Central Office people. Anyone have anything they can share regarding the story behind the disappearance of the schools closed/offices open (& childcares allowed to open if safe/plowed) status? (Currently named "Code Orange" but was also a status well before it had a color-coded name.)

Pre-Taylor, a significant number of snow days had schools closed but offices open, often with a delayed opening/telework allowed for office staff (for example, it looks like 2 of the 3 closures in winter 2023-2024 and 3 of the 4 closures in winter 2021-2022 were schools closed/offices open/childcare optional at the providers' discretion.) Since he arrived, all snow days with closed schools have been snow days for office staff as well, I believe ("Code Red.")

Does anyone know if this has been discussed explicitly with Central Office staff, and/or if there is any speculation there why it's happening? Did Central Office staff used to complain about not getting snowdays when school staff did (despite the fact that snow days are paid days off for office staff but not for school staff, and that many central office staff can easily telework)? Is Taylor trying to do it as a way to increase morale and/or loyalty from Central Office staff? Do you think it's more about keeping childcare closed and the office snowdays are just a side effect? Or is it as much of a mystery to you guys as it is to us?

It is 4 degrees outside shut the hell up.

There is something seriously wrong with you.

Stop your blathering it’s easy you morons 4 degrees outside at 7 am

That ice isn’t melting you failed first grade science!

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've only heard this third hand so I can't vouch for its accuracy, but if true reportedly a central office staffer had a bad fall on ice a couple years back when offices were open (but schools closed) and threatened to sue.

Even then, it doesn't explain why they aren't expected to telework.

Funny how they don't care about lawsuits when it comes to protecting children and staff from sexual predators

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know we have Central Office people on DCUM, and people who know Central Office people. Anyone have anything they can share regarding the story behind the disappearance of the schools closed/offices open (& childcares allowed to open if safe/plowed) status? (Currently named "Code Orange" but was also a status well before it had a color-coded name.)

Pre-Taylor, a significant number of snow days had schools closed but offices open, often with a delayed opening/telework allowed for office staff (for example, it looks like 2 of the 3 closures in winter 2023-2024 and 3 of the 4 closures in winter 2021-2022 were schools closed/offices open/childcare optional at the providers' discretion.) Since he arrived, all snow days with closed schools have been snow days for office staff as well, I believe ("Code Red.")

Does anyone know if this has been discussed explicitly with Central Office staff, and/or if there is any speculation there why it's happening? Did Central Office staff used to complain about not getting snowdays when school staff did (despite the fact that snow days are paid days off for office staff but not for school staff, and that many central office staff can easily telework)? Is Taylor trying to do it as a way to increase morale and/or loyalty from Central Office staff? Do you think it's more about keeping childcare closed and the office snowdays are just a side effect? Or is it as much of a mystery to you guys as it is to us?

It is 4 degrees outside shut the hell up.

There is something seriously wrong with you.

Stop your blathering it’s easy you morons 4 degrees outside at 7 am

That ice isn’t melting you failed first grade science!

I don't get it- why does it matter that it was 4 degrees? What do you think happens?

[Anonymous]

Here's the thing, I think many central office staff are working - I see the school system is distributing meals, I've received some reminder emails and the "things to know" email, Dr. Thomas made his silly videos, I've heard from neighbors who received email replies to questions about magnets -- all of these things happen b/c of people who work in central office. So, just like many of you, even if the building is closed, the work goes on and it seems at least some of the central office staff are professionals and getting things done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's the thing, I think many central office staff are working - I see the school system is distributing meals, I've received some reminder emails and the "things to know" email, Dr. Thomas made his silly videos, I've heard from neighbors who received email replies to questions about magnets -- all of these things happen b/c of people who work in central office. So, just like many of you, even if the building is closed, the work goes on and it seems at least some of the central office staff are professionals and getting things done.

I am glad CO staff are doing their jobs even though they technically do not have to work this week for an unknown reason. This also applies to school-based staff fyi - I myself received an email from a school staff member this week.

But they should really open offices with liberal leave anytime there is not a county general emergency (that was only Sunday and Monday).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know we have Central Office people on DCUM, and people who know Central Office people. Anyone have anything they can share regarding the story behind the disappearance of the schools closed/offices open (& childcares allowed to open if safe/plowed) status? (Currently named "Code Orange" but was also a status well before it had a color-coded name.)

Pre-Taylor, a significant number of snow days had schools closed but offices open, often with a delayed opening/telework allowed for office staff (for example, it looks like 2 of the 3 closures in winter 2023-2024 and 3 of the 4 closures in winter 2021-2022 were schools closed/offices open/childcare optional at the providers' discretion.) Since he arrived, all snow days with closed schools have been snow days for office staff as well, I believe ("Code Red.")

Does anyone know if this has been discussed explicitly with Central Office staff, and/or if there is any speculation there why it's happening? Did Central Office staff used to complain about not getting snowdays when school staff did (despite the fact that snow days are paid days off for office staff but not for school staff, and that many central office staff can easily telework)? Is Taylor trying to do it as a way to increase morale and/or loyalty from Central Office staff? Do you think it's more about keeping childcare closed and the office snowdays are just a side effect? Or is it as much of a mystery to you guys as it is to us?

It is 4 degrees outside shut the hell up.

There is something seriously wrong with you.

Stop your blathering it’s easy you morons 4 degrees outside at 7 am

That ice isn’t melting you failed first grade science!

Why should 4 degree weather or ice be a reason not to require central office staff to telework this week? (Honestly, it shouldn't keep you from showing up in person these last few days either, but certainly not telework.) I know you like being paid to do nothing, but this is just ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's the thing, I think many central office staff are working - I see the school system is distributing meals, I've received some reminder emails and the "things to know" email, Dr. Thomas made his silly videos, I've heard from neighbors who received email replies to questions about magnets -- all of these things happen b/c of people who work in central office. So, just like many of you, even if the building is closed, the work goes on and it seems at least some of the central office staff are professionals and getting things done.

Agree. There's plenty of central office staff who are working. Undoubtedly there are plenty who are not. Or not working as much.

Central office should probably be open but I don't believe - just by what I see with my own eyes - that because central office is closed nobody is working.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No idea, but it’s a bad look for libraries to be open as of Tuesday, but the Superintendent and central office staff can’t get to work on even Thursday.

How many libraries are there in the county? Now do how many schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No idea, but it’s a bad look for libraries to be open as of Tuesday, but the Superintendent and central office staff can’t get to work on even Thursday.

Libraries provide a place for people whose power is out or who are unhoused to get warm. They should be an early priority in an event like this.

So you want librarians to put their life at risk for this even though it's supposedly unsafe for school staff to commute? Wierd.

Serious question:

Were you born stupid or dropped on your head as a baby?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's the thing, I think many central office staff are working - I see the school system is distributing meals, I've received some reminder emails and the "things to know" email, Dr. Thomas made his silly videos, I've heard from neighbors who received email replies to questions about magnets -- all of these things happen b/c of people who work in central office. So, just like many of you, even if the building is closed, the work goes on and it seems at least some of the central office staff are professionals and getting things done.

Agree. There's plenty of central office staff who are working. Undoubtedly there are plenty who are not. Or not working as much.

Central office should probably be open but I don't believe - just by what I see with my own eyes - that because central office is closed nobody is working.

I appreciate that some of them are working, but still cannot understand why this isn't a mandatory teleworking situation (or is it? I think the taxpayers deserve to know). I'm a federal worker and I've been working from home since Monday (with the only other option being to take my own personal leave).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here's the thing, I think many central office staff are working - I see the school system is distributing meals, I've received some reminder emails and the "things to know" email, Dr. Thomas made his silly videos, I've heard from neighbors who received email replies to questions about magnets -- all of these things happen b/c of people who work in central office. So, just like many of you, even if the building is closed, the work goes on and it seems at least some of the central office staff are professionals and getting things done.

Agree. There's plenty of central office staff who are working. Undoubtedly there are plenty who are not. Or not working as much.

Central office should probably be open but I don't believe - just by what I see with my own eyes - that because central office is closed nobody is working.

I appreciate that some of them are working, but still cannot understand why this isn't a mandatory teleworking situation (or is it? I think the taxpayers deserve to know). I'm a federal worker and I've been working from home since Monday (with the only other option being to take my own personal leave).

+1. Yes, some CO staff are working. But they're not required to, even if their job can be done via telework. That's a very bad look.