another SAFETY meeting

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m not a fan of metal detectors at all. I think they will be expensive and make kids late to class. I also think savvy kids who are determined to do harm can find ways around them. I thought ghost guns evade detection. This is not to say I think they’re useless. They might turn things up here and there. I just don’t think they are the big solution. I’m not sure what the answer is but we need a multi-pronged approach. We do need to do something. I know in some districts clear backpacks are required. Maybe that could be one facet. More SROs could be another.

I would much rather have SROs and more security guards instead of metal detectors. The SROs were very successful in pushing crime out of schools. If you were gojng to have a fight, you’d plan it for someplace off campus instead of the bathroom at school. Same for drug use and drug dealing. It would be great if we could get it so kids didn’t fight, do drigs or deal….but at a minimum there’s a benefit in pushing it out of the schools so that kids who aren’t into that scene can study and use the bathroom in relative peace, and the teachers don’t have to deal with it.

[Anonymous]

Yet SROs overwhelming targeted students of color. Where is the data that it was those students who were causing issues within schools? Anecdotal or are there numbers for community to look at as they discuss options? There needs to be a short term plan as folks discuss longer term solutions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not a fan of metal detectors at all. I think they will be expensive and make kids late to class. I also think savvy kids who are determined to do harm can find ways around them. I thought ghost guns evade detection. This is not to say I think they’re useless. They might turn things up here and there. I just don’t think they are the big solution. I’m not sure what the answer is but we need a multi-pronged approach. We do need to do something. I know in some districts clear backpacks are required. Maybe that could be one facet. More SROs could be another.

It is not only about one abatement mechanism, but maybe the schools need detectors, clear bags, alarms at other doors, sensors, more trained guards (not 70year olds playing door guard), more services for students and staff. All of that = $$$. The county council NEED to be involved in discussion. Where is the BOE? Are they coming to any safety meeting? How about students and staff? They should feel comfortable to come forward to discuss without fear, but majority do NOT.

Students and staff are speaking out at Kennedy: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/02/28/kennedy-high-community-mcps-school-safety/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not a fan of metal detectors at all. I think they will be expensive and make kids late to class. I also think savvy kids who are determined to do harm can find ways around them. I thought ghost guns evade detection. This is not to say I think they’re useless. They might turn things up here and there. I just don’t think they are the big solution. I’m not sure what the answer is but we need a multi-pronged approach. We do need to do something. I know in some districts clear backpacks are required. Maybe that could be one facet. More SROs could be another.

It is not only about one abatement mechanism, but maybe the schools need detectors, clear bags, alarms at other doors, sensors, more trained guards (not 70year olds playing door guard), more services for students and staff. All of that = $$$. The county council NEED to be involved in discussion. Where is the BOE? Are they coming to any safety meeting? How about students and staff? They should feel comfortable to come forward to discuss without fear, but majority do NOT.

Students and staff are speaking out at Kennedy: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/02/28/kennedy-high-community-mcps-school-safety/

Isn't their Principal retiring? A former B-CC AP? Was she in charge during the lockdown at B-CC in 21-22 school year? Several APs who were at B-CC have left in last four years. Perhaps this is typical at HS level?

[Anonymous]

I guess we’re fortunate to have such a charming bureaucrat who can articulate his failures of our children.

“The safety and security for the students at Kenedy is exactly what I would want for my own children, and we haven’t delivered on that promise,” MCPS Chief of Schools Peter Moran told the group sitting in the Kennedy cafeteria.

[Anonymous]

Ah the second amendment
Dictatorship you won’t have to worry in six months
North Koreans don’t have guns you won’t either

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ah the second amendment
Dictatorship you won’t have to worry in six months
North Koreans don’t have guns you won’t either

Then they shouldn't make promises they can't keep. Makes me wonder why anyone would believe anything said by someone who made a promise that they had no ability to keep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not a fan of metal detectors at all. I think they will be expensive and make kids late to class. I also think savvy kids who are determined to do harm can find ways around them. I thought ghost guns evade detection. This is not to say I think they’re useless. They might turn things up here and there. I just don’t think they are the big solution. I’m not sure what the answer is but we need a multi-pronged approach. We do need to do something. I know in some districts clear backpacks are required. Maybe that could be one facet. More SROs could be another.

It is not only about one abatement mechanism, but maybe the schools need detectors, clear bags, alarms at other doors, sensors, more trained guards (not 70year olds playing door guard), more services for students and staff. All of that = $$$. The county council NEED to be involved in discussion. Where is the BOE? Are they coming to any safety meeting? How about students and staff? They should feel comfortable to come forward to discuss without fear, but majority do NOT.

Students and staff are speaking out at Kennedy: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/02/28/kennedy-high-community-mcps-school-safety/

Isn't their Principal retiring? A former B-CC AP? Was she in charge during the lockdown at B-CC in 21-22 school year? Several APs who were at B-CC have left in last four years. Perhaps this is typical at HS level?

I don’t know about her involvement in the 21-22 lockdown at B-CC, but yes she was an AP there prior to being appointed to the principal ship at Kennedy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I guess we’re fortunate to have such a charming bureaucrat who can articulate his failures of our children.

“The safety and security for the students at Kenedy is exactly what I would want for my own children, and we haven’t delivered on that promise,” MCPS Chief of Schools Peter Moran told the group sitting in the Kennedy cafeteria.

If he has nothing to add to the discussion and will only spout nonsense, maybe he shouldnt attend the meeting with MCPS families this upcoming Tues at BCC? DP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yet SROs overwhelming targeted students of color. Where is the data that it was those students who were causing issues within schools? Anecdotal or are there numbers for community to look at as they discuss options? There needs to be a short term plan as folks discuss longer term solutions.

MCPS is majority students of color.

[Anonymous]

What are parents proposing? Detectors, more trained guards, bringing back resource officers etc.?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not a fan of metal detectors at all. I think they will be expensive and make kids late to class. I also think savvy kids who are determined to do harm can find ways around them. I thought ghost guns evade detection. This is not to say I think they’re useless. They might turn things up here and there. I just don’t think they are the big solution. I’m not sure what the answer is but we need a multi-pronged approach. We do need to do something. I know in some districts clear backpacks are required. Maybe that could be one facet. More SROs could be another.

I would much rather have SROs and more security guards instead of metal detectors. The SROs were very successful in pushing crime out of schools. If you were gojng to have a fight, you’d plan it for someplace off campus instead of the bathroom at school. Same for drug use and drug dealing. It would be great if we could get it so kids didn’t fight, do drigs or deal….but at a minimum there’s a benefit in pushing it out of the schools so that kids who aren’t into that scene can study and use the bathroom in relative peace, and the teachers don’t have to deal with it.

I would rather have all three - detectors, SRO's and security guards.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yet SROs overwhelming targeted students of color. Where is the data that it was those students who were causing issues within schools? Anecdotal or are there numbers for community to look at as they discuss options? There needs to be a short term plan as folks discuss longer term solutions.

The numbers are there. The safety concerns are there. Pay attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another " safety " meeting. March 4. Not sure why they are choosing to meet at BCC HS. Given all the recent and past few years' incidents, they should move it to another venue.

Which leaders are NOT afraid to attend the meeting with Councilmember Friedson?

What safety measures were implemented after the last meeting in Jan 2024 held at BCC HS?

What will metal detectors do?

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another " safety " meeting. March 4. Not sure why they are choosing to meet at BCC HS. Given all the recent and past few years' incidents, they should move it to another venue.

Which leaders are NOT afraid to attend the meeting with Councilmember Friedson?

What safety measures were implemented after the last meeting in Jan 2024 held at BCC HS?

What will metal detectors do?

Will this meeting also be on zoom?