A note for Central office conducting any post lockdown meetings with staff:

[Anonymous]

When the lockdown starts police are the in charge when they arrive. One of the big problems with the lock down is that the police may take a long time collecting evidence, and MCPS needs to spend time getting buses over to pick up students or to communicate with parents. This is the big problem.

Magruder traffic also jammed up the main road since they finally ended the lockdown at 5:30 in the beginning of rush hour. Buses, cars were late. Parents couldn’t pick up. Even McKnight showed up late (after her interview for the full time superindent position) and did a silly press conference nearby.

Best thing is to end the lock downs quickly and get the kids onto normal buses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When the lockdown starts police are the in charge when they arrive. One of the big problems with the lock down is that the police may take a long time collecting evidence, and MCPS needs to spend time getting buses over to pick up students or to communicate with parents. This is the big problem.

Magruder traffic also jammed up the main road since they finally ended the lockdown at 5:30 in the beginning of rush hour. Buses, cars were late. Parents couldn’t pick up. Even McKnight showed up late (after her interview for the full time superindent position) and did a silly press conference nearby.

Best thing is to end the lock downs quickly and get the kids onto normal buses.

This is absolutely NOT true. MCPS is in charge and there is someone on the MCPS side who has to be designated as the incident response lead. This person is usually the principal.

The police take the lead on the CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION portion, which means looking room by room for the student/weapon or if it's a bomb threat, a potential bomb in the building, but it is absolutely MCPS who is in charge during a lockdown. They consult with the police on when it's safe to lift the lockdown but again, MCPS is in charge of putting the school into a lockdown and lifting the lockdown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When the lockdown starts police are the in charge when they arrive. One of the big problems with the lock down is that the police may take a long time collecting evidence, and MCPS needs to spend time getting buses over to pick up students or to communicate with parents. This is the big problem.

Magruder traffic also jammed up the main road since they finally ended the lockdown at 5:30 in the beginning of rush hour. Buses, cars were late. Parents couldn’t pick up. Even McKnight showed up late (after her interview for the full time superindent position) and did a silly press conference nearby.

Best thing is to end the lock downs quickly and get the kids onto normal buses.

If it's at the end of the day?

The schools have the audacity to continue with a regular school day after hours long lockdown. Take BCC for example last spring - regular dismissal. Um, no thanks, not after a swat has come in pointing long weapons on those inside the building. It is appalling the lack of understanding of being in a lockdown. Have parents pick up kids asap and stop the regular school day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the lockdown starts police are the in charge when they arrive. One of the big problems with the lock down is that the police may take a long time collecting evidence, and MCPS needs to spend time getting buses over to pick up students or to communicate with parents. This is the big problem.

Magruder traffic also jammed up the main road since they finally ended the lockdown at 5:30 in the beginning of rush hour. Buses, cars were late. Parents couldn’t pick up. Even McKnight showed up late (after her interview for the full time superindent position) and did a silly press conference nearby.

Best thing is to end the lock downs quickly and get the kids onto normal buses.

This is absolutely NOT true. MCPS is in charge and there is someone on the MCPS side who has to be designated as the incident response lead. This person is usually the principal.

The police take the lead on the CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION portion, which means looking room by room for the student/weapon or if it's a bomb threat, a potential bomb in the building, but it is absolutely MCPS who is in charge during a lockdown. They consult with the police on when it's safe to lift the lockdown but again, MCPS is in charge of putting the school into a lockdown and lifting the lockdown.

I don't know what you’re arguing about, but MCPS cannot lift the lockdowns until the police give them the go ahead.
You’re just arguing for argument sake.
DP

[Anonymous]

I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was in Magruder for the 5 hour+ lock down. It sucked. Kids were not able to go the bathroom. Staff were begging for assistance via mass email and getting no response.

Did they honestly expect us to keep lights off for 5+ hours when kids are telling me the kid has already been arrested via twitter?

Lockdowns can be worse than the events that trigger them.

I totally get why kids would bolt out of the school if a lockdown is called.

If you have never been through a multi-hour lockdown you should not be making the policy without the input of those that have.

Agreed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Have him and his little ones go through multiple lockdowns and then talk to him. Ass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

They think cell phones are the problem? Did they think students wouldn't have gathered at a park or a school's field if they didn't have cell phones? Like students aren't going to tell one another to meet them on the "playground after school" like students back in the day did?

[Anonymous]

Central office waits for one incident to simmer thinking people are going to move on. Not so fast CO. Another school system is needed in the county. This monopoly not working. They don't want to address the major issues. Did they think hiring former police chief for their school district was the answer? Another check the box? The apathetic responses by central is unforgivable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

Serious question: What do you want them to do when there is a shooting around school grounds?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

Serious question: What do you want them to do when there is a shooting around school grounds?

I think they could remind all staff that this is the predictable outcome of not dismantling white supremacy culture. A couple of disengaging PD sessions, and a visit from Moran and company to remind us that these things happen because teachers are inherently racist. Maybe a field trip to the Sandi Spring Slave Museum to remind of all of the white privilege which afflicts all of our students and staff.

I guess that would be what I want them to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

Serious question: What do you want them to do when there is a shooting around school grounds?

This isn’t a genuine question, but I’ll answer it anyway for observers who might reading and wondering. MCPS should be doing these things at minimum:

1. Follow and enforce policies that are supposed to stop and prevent kids and intruders from leaving and entering the school building

2. Actually operate and conduct emergency measures such as lockdowns with competence and fidelity

3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with community and law enforcement agencies. Share the details of incidents with communities in transparent ways when those incidents involve MCPS students

And that’s just a starting point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

Serious question: What do you want them to do when there is a shooting around school grounds?

This isn’t a genuine question, but I’ll answer it anyway for observers who might reading and wondering. MCPS should be doing these things at minimum:

1. Follow and enforce policies that are supposed to stop and prevent kids and intruders from leaving and entering the school building

2. Actually operate and conduct emergency measures such as lockdowns with competence and fidelity

3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with community and law enforcement agencies. Share the details of incidents with communities in transparent ways when those incidents involve MCPS students

And that’s just a starting point.

Any non-corrupt organization would find these steps a practical response.

As such, I expect Chris Cram to respond with excuses how these steps could not occur because of some convoluted nonsensical reason.

Follow the money. There’s a reason this was not a genuine question and a reason why they don’t implement a reasonable, logic based response. Follow the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sent a message to Thomas Taylor about my child spending so much time hiding in closets at BCC. They need to let kids have access to phones, fix the cell dead zones because during lockdowns those kids (and teachers) are cut off from any communication and work on security measures such as metal detectors.

I was told lockdowns are a part of life and thanks for writing. The BCC PTSA has tried for years to get MCPS to address security issues for years. The appear to have given up.

I'm so happy to leave BCC in June and I think MCPS has been cruel in their acceptance of lockdowns. They focus on controlling cell phones so kids can't get video of fights and other incidents. When there is footage, it's harder for them to sweep it under the rug which is exactly what MCPS and Dr Mooney seem to do every time there is any kind of incident.

Wow, sorry to hear about your kid. What will it take for MCPs to take seriously the trauma that has been inflicted on those experiencing repeated lockdowns while students are under their care during school hours? A lawsuit? They don't even seem to care about optics anymore.

Serious question: What do you want them to do when there is a shooting around school grounds?

I think they could remind all staff that this is the predictable outcome of not dismantling white supremacy culture. A couple of disengaging PD sessions, and a visit from Moran and company to remind us that these things happen because teachers are inherently racist. Maybe a field trip to the Sandi Spring Slave Museum to remind of all of the white privilege which afflicts all of our students and staff.

I guess that would be what I want them to do.

I'm guessing you did not take your meds today.