ACPS Superintendent Resigns

[Anonymous]

The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between.
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

She is so clueless and out of touch. She was also awful to parents and one of Hutchings biggest defenders.

My favorite clueless moment was when she was on a zoom with george mason pta parents. She likened babysitting her daughter's baby for a few hours to what parents were going through with online learning. It was cluelessly insulting. That was after she told parents they were wrong to complain. Too bad she didn't run again, she probably would have won.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

She is so clueless and out of touch. She was also awful to parents and one of Hutchings biggest defenders.

My favorite clueless moment was when she was on a zoom with george mason pta parents. She likened babysitting her daughter's baby for a few hours to what parents were going through with online learning. It was cluelessly insulting. That was after she told parents they were wrong to complain. Too bad she didn't run again, she probably would have won.

Well if y'all weren't so ignorant and crazy you wouldn't need a combative superintendent and school board to keep parents in line

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

She is so clueless and out of touch. She was also awful to parents and one of Hutchings biggest defenders.

My favorite clueless moment was when she was on a zoom with george mason pta parents. She likened babysitting her daughter's baby for a few hours to what parents were going through with online learning. It was cluelessly insulting. That was after she told parents they were wrong to complain. Too bad she didn't run again, she probably would have won.

Well if y'all weren't so ignorant and crazy you wouldn't need a combative superintendent and school board to keep parents in line

Hahaha, excuse me? How about you have your child slapped in the face three times, then go to the superintendent who'll just tell you, "Well that's too bad, but what good news can you share?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

She is so clueless and out of touch. She was also awful to parents and one of Hutchings biggest defenders.

My favorite clueless moment was when she was on a zoom with george mason pta parents. She likened babysitting her daughter's baby for a few hours to what parents were going through with online learning. It was cluelessly insulting. That was after she told parents they were wrong to complain. Too bad she didn't run again, she probably would have won.

Well if y'all weren't so ignorant and crazy you wouldn't need a combative superintendent and school board to keep parents in line

You mean the Board with a member who publicly explained the mental toll the position was taking on her? Or with another member doing anything to avoid an unsupportive spouse? Or with another member that does not even have children? Riiiiiggggghhhhht........ Or the superintendent who is too intellectually ill-equipped to devise any meaningful proposal or solution to address the complicated problems of a very well-funded school district, so, instead, chose to be combative himself by telling all the parents we were racist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

Margaret Lorber always seemed so clueless and out of touch while served on the ACPS board.

Her quotes in this article confirm she was indeed very clueless and out of touch.

She is so clueless and out of touch. She was also awful to parents and one of Hutchings biggest defenders.

My favorite clueless moment was when she was on a zoom with george mason pta parents. She likened babysitting her daughter's baby for a few hours to what parents were going through with online learning. It was cluelessly insulting. That was after she told parents they were wrong to complain. Too bad she didn't run again, she probably would have won.

Well if y'all weren't so ignorant and crazy you wouldn't need a combative superintendent and school board to keep parents in line

Hahaha, excuse me? How about you have your child slapped in the face three times, then go to the superintendent who'll just tell you, "Well that's too bad, but what good news can you share?"

That reminds me of the principal who told my kid that if he hadn’t been standing near his bully then the bully wouldn’t have had the opportunity to grab him by the collar and shake him until he fell. In the classroom. Next to his own chair. In front of the principal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between.
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.

Well said. Unfortunately the people you're addressing probably don't have the time or ability to comprehend what you're saying, especially about the search. They're too busy acting like their little middle school selves with the instigating and bullying.

We are among the people who appreciate what Hutchings did for ACPS. He leveled a ship that was constantly tilting on one side or the other, he was able to get rid of or at least marginalize some of the worst people at Central Office (although some are still there hiding under rocks), he kept quality learning going during a pandemic (we live in the West End and our kids had great experiences), likewise we parents weren't left in the dark until the last minute not knowing what was going to happen (see Arlington and Fairfax County et al), and he minimized the teacher drain. We are sad to see him go and are holding our breath that the incoming will be at least minimally competent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between.
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.

I agree with you that we likely will not learn more about the circumstances of Hutchings departure but did not appreciate your swipe at those of us whose children were harmed by Hutchings’ incompetence.

Well said. Unfortunately the people you're addressing probably don't have the time or ability to comprehend what you're saying, especially about the search. They're too busy acting like their little middle school selves with the instigating and bullying.

We are among the people who appreciate what Hutchings did for ACPS. He leveled a ship that was constantly tilting on one side or the other, he was able to get rid of or at least marginalize some of the worst people at Central Office (although some are still there hiding under rocks), he kept quality learning going during a pandemic (we live in the West End and our kids had great experiences), likewise we parents weren't left in the dark until the last minute not knowing what was going to happen (see Arlington and Fairfax County et al), and he minimized the teacher drain. We are sad to see him go and are holding our breath that the incoming will be at least minimally competent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between.
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.

Well said. Unfortunately the people you're addressing probably don't have the time or ability to comprehend what you're saying, especially about the search. They're too busy acting like their little middle school selves with the instigating and bullying.

We are among the people who appreciate what Hutchings did for ACPS. He leveled a ship that was constantly tilting on one side or the other, he was able to get rid of or at least marginalize some of the worst people at Central Office (although some are still there hiding under rocks), he kept quality learning going during a pandemic (we live in the West End and our kids had great experiences), likewise we parents weren't left in the dark until the last minute not knowing what was going to happen (see Arlington and Fairfax County et al), and he minimized the teacher drain. We are sad to see him go and are holding our breath that the incoming will be at least minimally competent.

I agree with you that we likely will not learn more about the circumstances of Hutchings departure but did not appreciate your swipe at those of us whose children were harmed by Hutchings’ incompetence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Alexandria Times pointed out that Hutchings’ separation was pursuant to the mutual agreement provision of his contract but did not succeed to find out why in its reporting: https://alextimes.com/2022/06/acps-superintendent-resigns-2/

FOIA.

This is as much as you are going to get. FOIA doesn't apply to closed meeting personnel discussions, and both the Board and Hutchings are bound by non-disparagment, as explicitly spelled out in the separation agreement.
The Board and Hutchings may despise each other, he may be departing on very friendly terms, or (most likely) something in between.
If you hated Hutchings, quit speculating and be glad he's gone.
If you liked Hutchings, be bummed, and be grateful for the 4 years you got.
Either way, be very, very realistic about the Superintendent search going forward. Like teachers, education leaders have left the field in droves. This region has a reputation for being a tough place to be a Superintendent (see the recent struggles in Fairfax and MoCo to get new leaders). The magical unicorn that makes everyone happy is not out there.

Well said. Unfortunately the people you're addressing probably don't have the time or ability to comprehend what you're saying, especially about the search. They're too busy acting like their little middle school selves with the instigating and bullying.

We are among the people who appreciate what Hutchings did for ACPS. He leveled a ship that was constantly tilting on one side or the other, he was able to get rid of or at least marginalize some of the worst people at Central Office (although some are still there hiding under rocks), he kept quality learning going during a pandemic (we live in the West End and our kids had great experiences), likewise we parents weren't left in the dark until the last minute not knowing what was going to happen (see Arlington and Fairfax County et al), and he minimized the teacher drain. We are sad to see him go and are holding our breath that the incoming will be at least minimally competent.

There can’t be more than a handful of you.

[Anonymous]

I don’t have strong feelings either way about Hutchings but given the slim pickings other local systems have had regarding Superintendents lately, don’t be surprised when all the potential replacements aren’t what you would call an upgrade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t have strong feelings either way about Hutchings but given the slim pickings other local systems have had regarding Superintendents lately, don’t be surprised when all the potential replacements aren’t what you would call an upgrade.

There is no downgrade from “the supe.” (Blech)