Board of Education Member Judy Docca Uses the "R Word" at a BOE Meeting

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She made a grave mistake. It happens. But what concerns me most is that since July, she has not acknowledged or apologized for using the word nor have any of her colleagues stepped up to say that it was wrong. Unbelievable. Also, where's the press on this?

The liberal BOE gets a pass every single time

[Anonymous]

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You are absolutely foolish to think that only those organized by MCPC are upset by Dr. Docca's words. No involvement in MCPC, but my school's PTA and MCCPTA. Many of us are outraged.

Derek is paid to silence parents.

Then you should run for BoE from District 1. Or, if you don't live in District 1, you should persuade somebody else to run, and then work for them.

Here's a map of District 1: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/Resources/Files/pdfs/maps/BoardofEdUpdWeb.pdf

For how to become a candidate, start here: http://www.elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/index.html There's a $25 filing fee.

So to whomever it is who keeps pushing the "shut up or run" sentiments, that's not how all this works. People are allowed to critique the actions of their elected leadership even when they don't want to run for office. That being said, I'd be surprised if Dr. Docca doesn't have a competitive challenger in her next election and she's far too tarnished now to get the teacher's endorsement.

It is how it works -- at least if you want to accomplish something. If you just want to complain, then yes, here you are, complaining.

[Anonymous]

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You are absolutely foolish to think that only those organized by MCPC are upset by Dr. Docca's words. No involvement in MCPC, but my school's PTA and MCCPTA. Many of us are outraged.

Derek is paid to silence parents.

Then you should run for BoE from District 1. Or, if you don't live in District 1, you should persuade somebody else to run, and then work for them.

Here's a map of District 1: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/Resources/Files/pdfs/maps/BoardofEdUpdWeb.pdf

For how to become a candidate, start here: http://www.elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/index.html There's a $25 filing fee.

So to whomever it is who keeps pushing the "shut up or run" sentiments, that's not how all this works. People are allowed to critique the actions of their elected leadership even when they don't want to run for office. That being said, I'd be surprised if Dr. Docca doesn't have a competitive challenger in her next election and she's far too tarnished now to get the teacher's endorsement.

It is how it works -- at least if you want to accomplish something. If you just want to complain, then yes, here you are, complaining.

Are there enough offices for all voters to hold public office? No. The public always has the right to comment on the actions of their elected officials. That's how it works. That's why there is public discussions, open meetings and public comment.

The teachers union put up Judy Docca over and over and they want her back for another 4 years. Parents have the right to object to the teachers continued endorsement of candidates that use derogatory terms that put down students.

[Anonymous]

I emailed her about the incident. She emailed me back to say that she has " no excuse " but did not offer an apology.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I also received an email. I liked her email and am satisfied.

[Anonymous]

So OP are you going to vote for her next time?
I haven’t received an email from her.
Was your email a non-apology along the lines of “I’m sorry you were offended”
When people show you who they are, believe them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Some reason you dug this up from July?

Was it supposed to go away because it's been 4 months?? Really?
This woman behaved like an ignorant 9 year old - it's very concerning and it deserves more attention.

Meh. It sounds to me like you have an axe to grind. I have outrage fatigue -- this simply doesn't rate. It was dumb, but I don't understand your impulse to try to make it into some viral pile-on.

OP here. I reported it. It happened. Perhaps it’s you that need to explain the distinction between acknowledging an act that’s questioble and generating a viral pile-on. Your definition?

Can someone please start a petition to have this board member removed?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I also received an email. I liked her email and am satisfied.

Post the response, Derek.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:These idiots lead your kids.

Well, DCUMers elected them sooooooo

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. I also received an email. I liked her email and am satisfied.

Post the response, Derek.

Yes, please post the response. I posted above that I got a totally insufficient response.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some reason you dug this up from July?

Was it supposed to go away because it's been 4 months?? Really?
This woman behaved like an ignorant 9 year old - it's very concerning and it deserves more attention.

Meh. It sounds to me like you have an axe to grind. I have outrage fatigue -- this simply doesn't rate. It was dumb, but I don't understand your impulse to try to make it into some viral pile-on.

OP here. I reported it. It happened. Perhaps it’s you that need to explain the distinction between acknowledging an act that’s questioble and generating a viral pile-on. Your definition?

Can someone please start a petition to have this board member removed?

Why not you?

Or, more effectively -- talk somebody into running against her, or run against her yourself (if you live in District 1).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So OP are you going to vote for her next time?
I haven’t received an email from her.
Was your email a non-apology along the lines of “I’m sorry you were offended”
When people show you who they are, believe them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I emailed her about the incident. She emailed me back to say that she has " no excuse " but did not offer an apology.

I wonder why she didn't offer an apology. I wonder why she didn't say "Thank you for contacting me. I have no excuse for using such language. I am deeply sorry for using it and will learn from my mistake."

[Anonymous]

OP, thanks for pointing this out. I'm in her district and after this piece of information, I know for sure not to vote for her.

[Anonymous]

Ps: everyone in Montgomery County votes in all the school board races on the ballot. The “district” refers to where the candidate lives. So for example people in Silver Spring vote for the at large races and the “district” races, even if they don’t live in that district. So Everyone in Montgomery County has a chance to vote against Judy Docca, assuming she has an opponent by the time of the election, or 2 opponents by the time of the primary.