BASIS McLean HOS resigned

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At this pony even we are considering this school since our local schools can’t get it together [/quote]

Be careful what you wish for. Right now, comprehensive exams in middle school make up 40% of the kids grades in the 2nd semester and 60% in the 3rd semester. Kids are super stressed and having to get tutors since they are only getting 2-3 days of teacher led instruction and 2 days of self driven instruction. And parents feel ashamed their kids can’t hack it so they put more pressure on the kids or give them additional work to get ahead. It’s a pressure cooker situation.

Some of the teachers are amazing and some should be replaced by the janitor. And once again, the HOS left early (5 in 5 years!) and the temp replacement is the front desk clerk from a few years ago.

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Not that most people here care about fact but... My child is currently at basis and not experiencing this at all. She is preparing for Pre-comps as she should and it's getting the appropriate support from her teachers. There is a HOS in place who has been having more than enough communication with parents and in the meantime, the Head of Operations is the interim HOS. Not a clerk, the Head of Operations that has been working with the school for several years and will be working along the side the new HOS. I have been in several of his meetings and I'm very excited for next year. I think he's going to be a great addition to the school.

If anyone has questions about the school, reach out to the school. Try to connect with parents who still have kids at the school so they can offer current information and a fresh perspective. [/quote]

How long has your child been at the school? Perhaps not long enough to know what previous posters are referring to. Enjoy it while you can, but be prepared with an exit strategy.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At this pony even we are considering this school since our local schools can’t get it together [/quote]

Be careful what you wish for. Right now, comprehensive exams in middle school make up 40% of the kids grades in the 2nd semester and 60% in the 3rd semester. Kids are super stressed and having to get tutors since they are only getting 2-3 days of teacher led instruction and 2 days of self driven instruction. And parents feel ashamed their kids can’t hack it so they put more pressure on the kids or give them additional work to get ahead. It’s a pressure cooker situation.

Some of the teachers are amazing and some should be replaced by the janitor. And once again, the HOS left early (5 in 5 years!) and the temp replacement is the front desk clerk from a few years ago.

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Not that most people here care about fact but... My child is currently at basis and not experiencing this at all. She is preparing for Pre-comps as she should and it's getting the appropriate support from her teachers. There is a HOS in place who has been having more than enough communication with parents and in the meantime, the Head of Operations is the interim HOS. Not a clerk, the Head of Operations that has been working with the school for several years and will be working along the side the new HOS. I have been in several of his meetings and I'm very excited for next year. I think he's going to be a great addition to the school.

If anyone has questions about the school, reach out to the school. Try to connect with parents who still have kids at the school so they can offer current information and a fresh perspective. [/quote]

How long has your child been at the school? Perhaps not long enough to know what previous posters are referring to. Enjoy it while you can, but be prepared with an exit strategy. [/quote]

We have been at the school for 3 years. We have no interest or plan to leave. Very aware of what people are talking about but with a different perspective (lots of misinformation and at times flat out lies here). Plenty of parents have been at the school since the beginning and plenty others have been as long as we have.

[Anonymous]

They’ve been a sh*tshow from the getgo.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At this pony even we are considering this school since our local schools can’t get it together [/quote]

Be careful what you wish for. Right now, comprehensive exams in middle school make up 40% of the kids grades in the 2nd semester and 60% in the 3rd semester. Kids are super stressed and having to get tutors since they are only getting 2-3 days of teacher led instruction and 2 days of self driven instruction. And parents feel ashamed their kids can’t hack it so they put more pressure on the kids or give them additional work to get ahead. It’s a pressure cooker situation.

Some of the teachers are amazing and some should be replaced by the janitor. And once again, the HOS left early (5 in 5 years!) and the temp replacement is the front desk clerk from a few years ago.

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Not that most people here care about fact but... My child is currently at basis and not experiencing this at all. She is preparing for Pre-comps as she should and it's getting the appropriate support from her teachers. There is a HOS in place who has been having more than enough communication with parents and in the meantime, the Head of Operations is the interim HOS. Not a clerk, the Head of Operations that has been working with the school for several years and will be working along the side the new HOS. I have been in several of his meetings and I'm very excited for next year. I think he's going to be a great addition to the school.

If anyone has questions about the school, reach out to the school. Try to connect with parents who still have kids at the school so they can offer current information and a fresh perspective. [/quote]

She actually was the receptionist a few years ago. No fan of hers, but I will say she has done a solid job during COVID.

[Anonymous]

I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Let’s also consider that the “someone on the other side of the world” ALREADY HAS A FULL TIME JOB as HoS in China and claims to be backstopping others since he said he is also filling gaps by teaching classes this year. Four for the price of two is probably chalked up as a win for the investors. They only even gave the title “interim HoS” to try to pretend there isn’t a gap.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Let’s also consider that the “someone on the other side of the world” ALREADY HAS A FULL TIME JOB as HoS in China and claims to be backstopping others since he said he is also filling gaps by teaching classes this year. Four for the price of two is probably chalked up as a win for the investors. They only even gave the title “interim HoS” to try to pretend there isn’t a gap.

I imagine that to know that you would have to be a current employee or close to the school somehow. As someone in the BIM community, I hope that you are planning to leave us soon and find your happy place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

NP. Do you really want the details on the awful truth about BIM posted here? It seems like that’s what you are asking for. How much dirty laundry do you want posted for all to see?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

The middle school drama teacher quit suddenly in spring 2019 and a top-notch AP Lang teacher left in disgust at the end of that year to go back to FCPS. A computer science teacher also left angry that June. An incoming CS teacher didn't even get through orientation in fall 2019. His replacement was a fresh grad out of college.

An economics/math teacher left in spring 2020 midyear, then a middle school geography teacher was laid off at the last minute in June after promises of a fall position. In October 2020, the middle school dean (the #2) and an admissions officer were suddenly laid off. Their positions weren't filled.

Shall I go on? Oh yes, the HOS quit suddenly after Christmas break, when his contract went through June. He was frustrated with management's lack of interest in his ideas for the school.

Now someone in China is in charge. Great. Anyone who has tried to do business with people 12-13 hours away knows how hard that it. Not a good choice.

There are your "backings" if you insist on using such a weird term.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

The middle school drama teacher quit suddenly in spring 2019 and a top-notch AP Lang teacher left in disgust at the end of that year to go back to FCPS. A computer science teacher also left angry that June. An incoming CS teacher didn't even get through orientation in fall 2019. His replacement was a fresh grad out of college.

An economics/math teacher left in spring 2020 midyear, then a middle school geography teacher was laid off at the last minute in June after promises of a fall position. In October 2020, the middle school dean (the #2) and an admissions officer were suddenly laid off. Their positions weren't filled.

Shall I go on? Oh yes, the HOS quit suddenly after Christmas break, when his contract went through June. He was frustrated with management's lack of interest in his ideas for the school.

Now someone in China is in charge. Great. Anyone who has tried to do business with people 12-13 hours away knows how hard that it. Not a good choice.

There are your "backings" if you insist on using such a weird term.

I forgot the young Latin teacher who was forced to teach 7 classes a day and quit both the school and teaching after 2019.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

The middle school drama teacher quit suddenly in spring 2019 and a top-notch AP Lang teacher left in disgust at the end of that year to go back to FCPS. A computer science teacher also left angry that June. An incoming CS teacher didn't even get through orientation in fall 2019. His replacement was a fresh grad out of college.

An economics/math teacher left in spring 2020 midyear, then a middle school geography teacher was laid off at the last minute in June after promises of a fall position. In October 2020, the middle school dean (the #2) and an admissions officer were suddenly laid off. Their positions weren't filled.

Shall I go on? Oh yes, the HOS quit suddenly after Christmas break, when his contract went through June. He was frustrated with management's lack of interest in his ideas for the school.

Now someone in China is in charge. Great. Anyone who has tried to do business with people 12-13 hours away knows how hard that it. Not a good choice.

There are your "backings" if you insist on using such a weird term.

^ this person actually knows what they're talking about. All of that actually happened. I like BASIS because the curriculum product is phenomenal, but this is all true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I, too, am not a fan of the former Head of Operations who is now acting HOS and started as a receptionist. She came in with little experience- a narrow black and white thinker unable to see the whole broad picture. Basis needs to get someone competent to put in her place. She is a dominant, scary individual because she thinks so high of herself and is not aware of her massive deficiencies.

The interim HOS is still the Head of Operations and works closely with the incoming HOS (who is finishing his contract at a school in china) to fill in the gap until he arrives in June. As Head of Operations I'm sure she has to deal with unpleasant financial and HR issues that will undoubtedly make her unpopular. Anyone with some common sense can see the previous post is from a disgruntled employee.

Funny how most former employees at BIM leave disgruntled, fed up with management and/or laid off due to budget cuts.

Backstopping an unqualified interim with someone on the other side of the world (drastically different time zones) is a sad but typical BIM solution to a problem rather than spend money on it.

Is that a fact? Can you provide concrete examples? How many of the employees leave disgruntled or by budget cuts? Do you know how often the interim HOS and the incoming HOS communicate and how? YOur comment seems like a lot of smoke with zero backings.

The middle school drama teacher quit suddenly in spring 2019 and a top-notch AP Lang teacher left in disgust at the end of that year to go back to FCPS. A computer science teacher also left angry that June. An incoming CS teacher didn't even get through orientation in fall 2019. His replacement was a fresh grad out of college.

An economics/math teacher left in spring 2020 midyear, then a middle school geography teacher was laid off at the last minute in June after promises of a fall position. In October 2020, the middle school dean (the #2) and an admissions officer were suddenly laid off. Their positions weren't filled.

Shall I go on? Oh yes, the HOS quit suddenly after Christmas break, when his contract went through June. He was frustrated with management's lack of interest in his ideas for the school.

Now someone in China is in charge. Great. Anyone who has tried to do business with people 12-13 hours away knows how hard that it. Not a good choice.

There are your "backings" if you insist on using such a weird term.

Can you share how you got all of this information or provide sources?