School Opening Predictions for Tuesday?

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Anonymous wrote:Learn how to salt people!

That's not the issue. People seem to think they'll freeze to death in 8F weather. Apparently forgetting all the kids that play in that weather.

Or, more likely, teachers wanted to sleep in.

Don't be a jerk -- teachers had nothing to do with this decision. This is MCPS being risk averse. They always go further than is needed when there is winter weather involved. If it's reasonable to open on time, they will open late. If it's reasonable to open late, they will close for the day. And if it's reasonale to close but let child care centers open, then they will be code red and close everything. Super frustrating but not the fault of teachers. Signed, A parent who is now scrambling for tomorrow.

And they do this because of the teachers union. Parents certainly don't want this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have any of you ever seen the bus depots?

Can buses be cleared off and warmed by 5:30am+ if schools open on time in this weather? high school busses start early

Can bus drivers and bus depot staff safely get to MCPS' 13,024 bus stops on time in this weather without having the 2hr delay?

Meanwhile, cafeteria staff need to report on time.

Considering people got to work fine today, including cleaning off cars parked outside, yes.

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Well, it’s an acceptable decision.

It shouldn't be. Expect more.

Eh, you need to relax. I think on time would have been fine too, but I’m ok with taking precautions. Safety first.

A two-hour delay doesn't improve safety.

Oh is this what you don't understand? High schoolers catch their buses before dawn, and the older ones drive themselves to school in the dark. Teen brains aren't quite ready to handle black ice (I know, I'm sure you did it very well). The visibility of a post-dawn bus pickup or drive to school makes a HUGE safety difference. You can *see* the ice you're stepping, or driving on, and can plan accordingly. It also gives school staff who needs to travel before dawn, more time to get to school safely.

To me, who was ready to drive my kids to school at the regular time tomorrow, I think a 2 hr delay is perfectly understandable. I do note that Wednesday is supposed to be even colder, and Thursday will be cold too. Are they planning on 2hr delays for those as well? Seems like they'll expect everyone to get their act together and be on time.

Regardless, we will manage.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Time to find a new superintendent.

These decisions are in line with previous superintendent’s. The difference is that Taylor isn’t waiting until the last minute to announce decisions. He’s providing ample notice and attempting to give more insight into the decision making process. I completely understand why people question some of the decisions, but I’m pleased with his communication.

It's pure propaganda. What the school looked like at 9:30AM this morning isn't relevant. He's counting on people to not call him out.

He’s not submitting a sworn statement to a court of law that the photos depict current conditions; the photos are just supposed to be representative of conditions in different parts of the county before the sun has melted the slush that froze overnight.

He absolutely expects you to interpret those photos as reflecting current conditions. Don't be so naive. The schools are fine to open on time.

We are delayed because of potential refreezing overnight. These pictures were taken in the morning because the morning conditions are what’s relevant. They don’t call for a 2 hour delay because of the conditions at 3 pm.

When did it melt?

I haven’t inspected the entire county, so I don’t know if there was melting in most places, but the streets and sidewalks were covered in snow and icy slush in my neighborhood before the sun came up this morning, but were clear (though wet) this afternoon, so at least some places in MoCo experienced melting.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Well, it’s an acceptable decision.

It shouldn't be. Expect more.

Eh, you need to relax. I think on time would have been fine too, but I’m ok with taking precautions. Safety first.

A two-hour delay doesn't improve safety.

Oh is this what you don't understand? High schoolers catch their buses before dawn, and the older ones drive themselves to school in the dark. Teen brains aren't quite ready to handle black ice (I know, I'm sure you did it very well). The visibility of a post-dawn bus pickup or drive to school makes a HUGE safety difference. You can *see* the ice you're stepping, or driving on, and can plan accordingly. It also gives school staff who needs to travel before dawn, more time to get to school safely.

To me, who was ready to drive my kids to school at the regular time tomorrow, I think a 2 hr delay is perfectly understandable. I do note that Wednesday is supposed to be even colder, and Thursday will be cold too. Are they planning on 2hr delays for those as well? Seems like they'll expect everyone to get their act together and be on time.

Regardless, we will manage.

You can't see black ice. It isn't literally black. They call it black ice because of the pavement underneath it.

A delay does nothing tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Well, it’s an acceptable decision.

It shouldn't be. Expect more.

Eh, you need to relax. I think on time would have been fine too, but I’m ok with taking precautions. Safety first.

A two-hour delay doesn't improve safety.

Oh is this what you don't understand? High schoolers catch their buses before dawn, and the older ones drive themselves to school in the dark. Teen brains aren't quite ready to handle black ice (I know, I'm sure you did it very well). The visibility of a post-dawn bus pickup or drive to school makes a HUGE safety difference. You can *see* the ice you're stepping, or driving on, and can plan accordingly. It also gives school staff who needs to travel before dawn, more time to get to school safely.

To me, who was ready to drive my kids to school at the regular time tomorrow, I think a 2 hr delay is perfectly understandable. I do note that Wednesday is supposed to be even colder, and Thursday will be cold too. Are they planning on 2hr delays for those as well? Seems like they'll expect everyone to get their act together and be on time.

Regardless, we will manage.

That's why they prob didn't want to call the delay because the other two days are going to be even colder or just as cold.

[Anonymous]

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Most surrounding counties are also on a 2 he delay.

It’s fine. They played it safe.

The conditions aren't going to be significantly different two hours later. This decision is entirely based on giving teachers extra time to recover from a day of bringe drinking over the orange man and his crazy executive orders.

Sorry, but you sound like a loon.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Learn how to salt people!

That's not the issue. People seem to think they'll freeze to death in 8F weather. Apparently forgetting all the kids that play in that weather.

Or, more likely, teachers wanted to sleep in.

Don't be a jerk -- teachers had nothing to do with this decision. This is MCPS being risk averse. They always go further than is needed when there is winter weather involved. If it's reasonable to open on time, they will open late. If it's reasonable to open late, they will close for the day. And if it's reasonale to close but let child care centers open, then they will be code red and close everything. Super frustrating but not the fault of teachers. Signed, A parent who is now scrambling for tomorrow.

I don't think this has always been the case. This year it seems like when schools are closed/delayed offices are too, which means childcare is closed. Even when local government offices are long past opening up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Well, it’s an acceptable decision.

It shouldn't be. Expect more.

Eh, you need to relax. I think on time would have been fine too, but I’m ok with taking precautions. Safety first.

A two-hour delay doesn't improve safety.

Oh is this what you don't understand? High schoolers catch their buses before dawn, and the older ones drive themselves to school in the dark. Teen brains aren't quite ready to handle black ice (I know, I'm sure you did it very well). The visibility of a post-dawn bus pickup or drive to school makes a HUGE safety difference. You can *see* the ice you're stepping, or driving on, and can plan accordingly. It also gives school staff who needs to travel before dawn, more time to get to school safely.

To me, who was ready to drive my kids to school at the regular time tomorrow, I think a 2 hr delay is perfectly understandable. I do note that Wednesday is supposed to be even colder, and Thursday will be cold too. Are they planning on 2hr delays for those as well? Seems like they'll expect everyone to get their act together and be on time.

Regardless, we will manage.

That's why they prob didn't want to call the delay because the other two days are going to be even colder or just as cold.

They did call a delay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Most surrounding counties are also on a 2 he delay.

It’s fine. They played it safe.

The conditions aren't going to be significantly different two hours later. This decision is entirely based on giving teachers extra time to recover from a day of bringe drinking over the orange man and his crazy executive orders.

Sorry, but you sound like a loon.

Wait and see. Lots of hungover teachers tomorrow, I bet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Well, it’s an acceptable decision.

It shouldn't be. Expect more.

Eh, you need to relax. I think on time would have been fine too, but I’m ok with taking precautions. Safety first.

A two-hour delay doesn't improve safety.

Oh is this what you don't understand? High schoolers catch their buses before dawn, and the older ones drive themselves to school in the dark. Teen brains aren't quite ready to handle black ice (I know, I'm sure you did it very well). The visibility of a post-dawn bus pickup or drive to school makes a HUGE safety difference. You can *see* the ice you're stepping, or driving on, and can plan accordingly. It also gives school staff who needs to travel before dawn, more time to get to school safely.

To me, who was ready to drive my kids to school at the regular time tomorrow, I think a 2 hr delay is perfectly understandable. I do note that Wednesday is supposed to be even colder, and Thursday will be cold too. Are they planning on 2hr delays for those as well? Seems like they'll expect everyone to get their act together and be on time.

Regardless, we will manage.

You can't see black ice. It isn't literally black. They call it black ice because of the pavement underneath it.

A delay does nothing tomorrow.

It does do something. As PP pointed out, some students and staff are at school by 7am. It's just getting bright out. A delay allows more time for a cautious arrival whether by foot, car. or bus from 13,024 bus stops. Should have been closed with child care programs on a delay tomorrow, a 2hr delay Wed and Thurs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Learn how to salt people!

That's not the issue. People seem to think they'll freeze to death in 8F weather. Apparently forgetting all the kids that play in that weather.

Or, more likely, teachers wanted to sleep in.

Don't be a jerk -- teachers had nothing to do with this decision. This is MCPS being risk averse. They always go further than is needed when there is winter weather involved. If it's reasonable to open on time, they will open late. If it's reasonable to open late, they will close for the day. And if it's reasonale to close but let child care centers open, then they will be code red and close everything. Super frustrating but not the fault of teachers. Signed, A parent who is now scrambling for tomorrow.

And they do this because of the teachers union. Parents certainly don't want this.

God i wish Mcea was as powerful as you think it is! You’d have so much more to cry about if they were

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Most surrounding counties are also on a 2 he delay.

It’s fine. They played it safe.

The conditions aren't going to be significantly different two hours later. This decision is entirely based on giving teachers extra time to recover from a day of bringe drinking over the orange man and his crazy executive orders.

Sorry, but you sound like a loon.

Wait and see. Lots of hungover teachers tomorrow, I bet.

Yes they'll be returning from a party at the Department of Education.

[Anonymous]

They should close 😦😔

[Anonymous]

Kids would be happy