Thoughts on Dr Taylor’s school closure video

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was actually pretty offensive considering all the very serious things going on with MCPS right now.

Almost like he doesn’t care how stressed some parents are about what’s going on and is just trying to be the “cool superintendent”. It’s kind of gross.

Also it was so bad I had second hand embarrassment but that’s really the least of it.

I bet you're fun at parties

Is that all you care about? Parties? -DP

[Anonymous]

Parent - hate.them.
Spend your time on some of the serious issues facing my children. Tone deaf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teacher. Didn’t watch it. I’m grading. If I want a brain break, I’m picking something that has potential to be entertaining. Like DCUM.

Yeah, nice try Taylor, but you're never going to beat the entertainment on these forums.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teacher. Didn’t watch it. I’m grading. If I want a brain break, I’m picking something that has potential to be entertaining. Like DCUM.

A distraction for teachers grading. Did he ever teach?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was actually pretty offensive considering all the very serious things going on with MCPS right now.

Almost like he doesn’t care how stressed some parents are about what’s going on and is just trying to be the “cool superintendent”. It’s kind of gross.

Also it was so bad I had second hand embarrassment but that’s really the least of it.

I bet you're fun at parties

Yeah well, I don’t think it’s funny to consistently say there is no money to fix schools that are falling apart but there is plenty of money for this crap.

Personally, I'm a parent and I appreciate this levity. Not everything needs to be so serious. Please also tell me that the "very serious things going on with MCPS right now" is not about the boundary study. Because if it is making you so stressed, you probably need to seek some help outside of DCUM.

And, "plenty of money for this crap"? This was not a feature film that cost millions to make, hence why you feel it was so bad you were embarrassed by it. Go meditate or smoke a joint, whatever your vibe is.

In front of my kid, no. But also, weed is legal and certainly healthier than alcohol. AND, why do you have to be such a wet blanket?

Now now Sue calm down

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What kind of video is he going to make to announce the make up days mcps will have to have?

Do you think it will be safe to open schools on Tuesday?

Schools closed Mon as planned. Tues snow day. Evaluate re: Wed by 4pm Tuesday.

[Anonymous]

Parent: I found it tacky, tone deaf and inappropriately self-indulgent.

With all the things wrong with MCPS, I wish he showed even half of the kind of energy and creativity to tackling MCPS’s cracks and flaws.

[Anonymous]

Will students who usually get meals get meals on snow days??!

[Anonymous]

Teacher and engaged parent

What offends me most about this video is that he uses Star Wars music for an Indiana Jones reference.

It’s hard to teach your child right from wrong when people in leadership roles like this cannot be trusted to do the right thing

Seriously though: People are allowed to have fun with their jobs. Not as good as last years video though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will students who usually get meals get meals on snow days??!

They already sent extra meals home and are working on distribution sites as needed.

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/01/23/mcps-prepares-winter-storm/

[Anonymous]

Parent.

I loved the video, I thought it was cute. Watched it twice for fun.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Employee - tacky and tone deaf.

So much time for that. How will farms students geteals tomorrow? Did he address that? Hopefully those families know how they can get food for the next two or more days. So Jones was hired to be his security? Fairfax County school Superintendent Reed got security personnel. MCPS Super got Jones. If you want to try to rap, switch careers.

Teacher here. I hope this information is comforting to you: we sent home days of bagged meals with our FARMs students.

I like the videos. Kids live for snow days and I wish the adults in their lives could be happy for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Employee - tacky and tone deaf.

So much time for that. How will farms students geteals tomorrow? Did he address that? Hopefully those families know how they can get food for the next two or more days. So Jones was hired to be his security? Fairfax County school Superintendent Reed got security personnel. MCPS Super got Jones. If you want to try to rap, switch careers.

Teacher here. I hope this information is comforting to you: we sent home days of bagged meals with our FARMs students.

I like the videos. Kids live for snow days and I wish the adults in their lives could be happy for them.

Which adult said they weren't "happy for them."? Talking about that video

[Anonymous]

When mcps announced that he was going to be the new superintendent that was one of the first things that came up on social media was his tongue in cheek snow closure videos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was actually pretty offensive considering all the very serious things going on with MCPS right now.

Almost like he doesn’t care how stressed some parents are about what’s going on and is just trying to be the “cool superintendent”. It’s kind of gross.

Also it was so bad I had second hand embarrassment but that’s really the least of it.

Yes! I wholeheartedly agree.

Rather than dealing with all of the internal MCPS issues that he single-handedly has created, he is making videos that make him appear cool and connected to the community.

And no, this has nothing to do with the boundary study. This has to do with paying teachers and staff members on time, using fair hiring practices when placing administrators in their positions (um, April Key, cough cough), spending money to change logos that have no reason to be changed, and being unable to read the room when his employees reach out to him with concerns.

His videos are very off putting to many school and central office based staff.

I actually think it makes him look like a dork and makes me wonder exactly what type of person he was in high school.

I knew people that did this kind of thing when they were younger and I kind of picture him like them.

Most superintendents I know of and remember usually had a professional and businesslike demeanor.

And usually upper management knows that there needs to be a division or barrier between them and some other people. Like even if you are the type constantly check in on them and see how they're doing, there always has to be that little divide to maintain respect and boundaries.

As well as I question how on board some of these other staff were to be in these videos or they felt like they had to do it because it came from the superintendent.

But maybe I am just older and old fashioned and don't get these kinds of things. But as other poster mentioned, a big issue is the time it takes to think of these ideas, making them and the time of the others involved in making these videos.