Dr. Felder told not to apply for permanent superintendent role according to sources

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many people are going to be let go or involuntarily transferred in each school?

Sounds like one per school, in selected schools.

Cuts in all schools. More than one position in some middle schools and average of 3 in high schools

Not in all schools. Some have posted on this forum that their school received no cuts.

How is this possible when principals were told to absorb the SDTs? That’s a 0.4 reduction in teaching allocations alone right there

Affluent schools often have a different set of rules. They do, after all, contribute more taxes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many people are going to be let go or involuntarily transferred in each school?

Sounds like one per school, in selected schools.

Cuts in all schools. More than one position in some middle schools and average of 3 in high schools

Not in all schools. Some have posted on this forum that their school received no cuts.

How is this possible when principals were told to absorb the SDTs? That’s a 0.4 reduction in teaching allocations alone right there

Affluent schools often have a different set of rules. They do, after all, contribute more taxes.

Yes. They have far fewer teachers.

[Anonymous]

Felder is a joke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a male employee of MCPS, I fully expect my workplace to reflect the diversity inherent with this county. It does not threaten my livelihood whatsoever to have POC staff members working hand in hand with me. But I will quietly notice when a school is definitely being insidiously racist, with white admin, whistration, white staff members, and more, with the only people of color being secretarial or building services. Oh boy.

Even if we end up with a white male superintendent, how could you possibly look at our central office and not see any POC???

I do think the current concern should be that there is not enough Hispanic representation considering our demographics but it didn’t seem like that was a big push under McKnight.

But as for the superintendent, I really don’t care who the person is or what race they are as long as they come in with ideas to make our county function again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many people are going to be let go or involuntarily transferred in each school?

Sounds like one per school, in selected schools.

Cuts in all schools. More than one position in some middle schools and average of 3 in high schools

Not in all schools. Some have posted on this forum that their school received no cuts.

How is this possible when principals were told to absorb the SDTs? That’s a 0.4 reduction in teaching allocations alone right there

Affluent schools often have a different set of rules. They do, after all, contribute more taxes.

Yes. They have far fewer teachers.

Exactly. People don’t seem to realize that the “affluent schools” have been getting short changed on resources for a long, long time now because they were “affluent”. When the school is already at the state mandated maximum class sizes, it is not legal to cut more teacher positions.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:As a male employee of MCPS, I fully expect my workplace to reflect the diversity inherent with this county. It does not threaten my livelihood whatsoever to have POC staff members working hand in hand with me. But I will quietly notice when a school is definitely being insidiously racist, with white admin, whistration, white staff members, and more, with the only people of color being secretarial or building services. Oh boy.

Even if we end up with a white male superintendent, how could you possibly look at our central office and not see any POC???

I do think the current concern should be that there is not enough Hispanic representation considering our demographics but it didn’t seem like that was a big push under McKnight.

But as for the superintendent, I really don’t care who the person is or what race they are as long as they come in with ideas to make our county function again.

I hear the only candidates left are White males so we will see how it plays out!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a male employee of MCPS, I fully expect my workplace to reflect the diversity inherent with this county. It does not threaten my livelihood whatsoever to have POC staff members working hand in hand with me. But I will quietly notice when a school is definitely being insidiously racist, with white admin, whistration, white staff members, and more, with the only people of color being secretarial or building services. Oh boy.

Even if we end up with a white male superintendent, how could you possibly look at our central office and not see any POC???

I do think the current concern should be that there is not enough Hispanic representation considering our demographics but it didn’t seem like that was a big push under McKnight.

But as for the superintendent, I really don’t care who the person is or what race they are as long as they come in with ideas to make our county function again.

I hear the only candidates left are White males so we will see how it plays out!

I’m PP. I’m okay with that as long as they have a vision to help our very faltering county. Right now, I don’t care about the candidates skin color or sex, but rather about their ability to turn our county around.

Im surprised this bothers people. Our last superintendent was a POC woman- it’s not like our BOE won’t consider all candidates. If these people are the most qualified and are actually willing to work in this toxic county, then they’re the right candidates.

[Anonymous]

https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2024/06/interim-superintendent-felder-humbled.html

BOE has a knack for picking the worst candidates lately. I guess it’s not illegal for her to vote in NC? But she obviously knew that far back she was not going to be the permanent super.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many people are going to be let go or involuntarily transferred in each school?

Sounds like one per school, in selected schools.

Cuts in all schools. More than one position in some middle schools and average of 3 in high schools

Not in all schools. Some have posted on this forum that their school received no cuts.

How is this possible when principals were told to absorb the SDTs? That’s a 0.4 reduction in teaching allocations alone right there

Affluent schools often have a different set of rules. They do, after all, contribute more taxes.

More advanced classes and enrichment opportunities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2024/06/interim-superintendent-felder-humbled.html

BOE has a knack for picking the worst candidates lately. I guess it’s not illegal for her to vote in NC? But she obviously knew that far back she was not going to be the permanent super.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to the parent's coalition. They seem like disgruntled RWNJs. Felder is probably working remotely. Lots of people do it. It's no biggie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The BOE released an update on its superintendent search: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2023-2024/BOE-Update-20240531.html

As many of you are aware, the state of Maryland requires county school superintendent appointments to be finalized by July 1. Now that we are moving into June, you may be wondering if the search for MCPS’ next superintendent is on track.

The Board is pleased to report that it is. A number of qualified applicants are being interviewed. In addition to interviews, the Board reviews supporting information such as professional references, background checks, and more.

A decision this important must be made thoughtfully. Therefore, if more time is needed beyond the July 1 deadline, an interim superintendent will be appointed.

The Board anticipates an announcement regarding the status of the search soon. We ask the public to continue to be patient and respect candidates’ right to privacy during this critical stage of the process.

In the announcement they made it clear they feel confident about hiring a permanent supe by July 1. But, even in the event that they didn't, also made it clear that a new interim would be named and not that Dr. Felder would continue in her role.

Moderately MoCo took it further and said according to his sources, that Dr. Felder was told not to apply for the permanent position:

Relying on Moderately MoCo for accurate information is a big mistake. That axe-grinding rag has zero journalistic integrity or objectivity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How many people are going to be let go or involuntarily transferred in each school?

Sounds like one per school, in selected schools.

Cuts in all schools. More than one position in some middle schools and average of 3 in high schools

Not in all schools. Some have posted on this forum that their school received no cuts.

How is this possible when principals were told to absorb the SDTs? That’s a 0.4 reduction in teaching allocations alone right there

Affluent schools often have a different set of rules. They do, after all, contribute more taxes.

Yes. They have far fewer teachers.

Exactly. People don’t seem to realize that the “affluent schools” have been getting short changed on resources for a long, long time now because they were “affluent”. When the school is already at the state mandated maximum class sizes, it is not legal to cut more teacher positions.

That's not true. I saw the data MCPS released recently and our W has way better student teacher ratio and many more course offerings than any East county HS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2024/06/interim-superintendent-felder-humbled.html

BOE has a knack for picking the worst candidates lately. I guess it’s not illegal for her to vote in NC? But she obviously knew that far back she was not going to be the permanent super.

Many people have more than 1 home. As an Interim, why would she sell her permanent home to work here temporarily? I wouldn't and no one else would either. This is a non-issue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2024/06/interim-superintendent-felder-humbled.html

BOE has a knack for picking the worst candidates lately. I guess it’s not illegal for her to vote in NC? But she obviously knew that far back she was not going to be the permanent super.

Many people have more than 1 home. As an Interim, why would she sell her permanent home to work here temporarily? I wouldn't and no one else would either. This is a non-issue.

+1. As per usual, the Parents’ Coalition is stirring up trouble when no controversy exists.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2024/06/interim-superintendent-felder-humbled.html

BOE has a knack for picking the worst candidates lately. I guess it’s not illegal for her to vote in NC? But she obviously knew that far back she was not going to be the permanent super.

I wouldn't pay too much attention to the parent's coalition. They seem like disgruntled RWNJs. Felder is probably working remotely. Lots of people do it. It's no biggie.

Parents Coalition gets its facts straight, per the evidence it posted of Felder's voting in NC in person. I don't care if Felder has made the personal decision to remain an NC resident. I do expect her to be in person at her interim position at MCPS. It is a biggie to be present for the job of superintendent. You can't zoom your job in with that position.