MCPS Hires Nancy Navarro to Clean Up Its Messes and Fix Its Relationship Problems

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Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

All that says is we can enact referendums through ballot measures so we can definitely do this!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

All that says is we can enact referendums through ballot measures so we can definitely do this!

You have at it, then. Get off DCUM, go out into the world, and do the work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

All that says is we can enact referendums through ballot measures so we can definitely do this!

You have at it, then. Get off DCUM, go out into the world, and do the work.

Let's do it!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: She was my rep. She did nothing but let people know she is Hispanic.

That's a great accomplishment in progressive eyes.

She's also a great equity crusader, so glad she's back on team MCPS fighting for our kids' futures!

She's back and fighting for greater equity in our schools. The race to the bottom continues!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

All that says is we can enact referendums through ballot measures so we can definitely do this!

You have at it, then. Get off DCUM, go out into the world, and do the work.

Let's do it!!

You first. You lead the way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

"We" who? Are you ready to go out and do the necessary work for this?

In any case, the answer is apparently that whoever "we" is (it doesn't include me), no "we" can't: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_governing_ballot_measures_in_Maryland

All that says is we can enact referendums through ballot measures so we can definitely do this!

You have at it, then. Get off DCUM, go out into the world, and do the work.

Whoa! That's copyright infringement. "Do The Work" is copyrighted by progressives who accuse people of not supporting racist laws and policies that would discriminate against them and their families because of their ignorance.

[Anonymous]

She cares only about Hispanics and increasing the number of illegal immigrants in MoCo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:She cares only about Hispanics and increasing the number of illegal immigrants in MoCo.

Reeeeeeeeeeeee!

[Anonymous]

She turned me Republican.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:SOURCE: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/press/index.aspx?page=showrelease&preview=1&id=13349

Superintendent Monifa McKnight today announced that former Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro is joining the Montgomery County Public Schools leadership team as Senior Advisor for External Affairs in the Office of the Superintendent.

Navarro served 13 years on County Council, where she represented District 4 and served as Council President multiple times. Navarro is also a former elected member of the Montgomery County Board of Education, where she served as both President and Vice President.

Navarro’s new role will focus on advancing the priorities of the Board of Education and the school system’s key priorities by fostering positive relationships with external partners, engaging in outreach to community stakeholders and collaborating with our Community of Practice as they recommend essential corrective actions across the system.

“Nancy brings exceptional skill and a record of policymaking in Montgomery County on issues that we are now confronting,” Dr. McKnight said. “I look forward to working with her to deepen our relationships across the district that will help us instill respect and compassion in the citizens of tomorrow, achieve excellence for all of MCPS students, and provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.”

While I think someone in MCPS needs to do this work, given that she was entrenched in the school board before, I'm not sure if she's part of the problem or the solution. But she probably can't make things worse than they already are. And she's a Hispanic woman and MCPS desperately needs more Hispanic representation in its leadership ranks so....

MCPS could use is a person who cares about education for a change.

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Anonymous wrote: I hope county council sees what a sham this is and laughs in their faces. Why does McKnight always need to hire someone else to do her job? How much is this costing the system?

The council would laugh, except they are asked to fund this ever increasing number of high-priced central office staff. I hope the council says no to the budget increase the school district is asking for next year.

Does anyone know how many central office staff there are? There are approx 11,000 non-teacher staff. That includes everyone from lunch ladies to principals in schools. But that's a 16 to 1 student to (non-teacher) staff ratio which seems crazy.

Security, paras, bus drivers, building services, speech, OT, PT, playground aides, etc. It's a long list of non-teaching positions to make things run.

Yes, but a 16 to 1 ratio is nuts don't you think?

Doesn't seem so. What do other comparably large school systems look like?

Great question. I took these numbers from wiki and had to do some math to separate out staff and teachers. It looks like FCPS has about half the number of non-teacher staff. Or to put a number on it, 5000 fewer employees. That's quite significant. Looks like MCPS is insanely bloated with non-teachers.

MCPS
Students 160,554
Teachers 13,994
Staff 25,232
Non-teacher staff 11,238
Student–teacher ratio 11.5:1

Fairfax Co. PS
Students 178,479
Teachers 13,199
Staff 19,077
Non-teacher staff 5,878
Student–teacher ratio 13.5:1

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

While I 100% agree with you in spirit, they would just fill the roles with consultants. This has to start with BOE members who care more about the students than the organization. But with the teacher's union influencing the elections so heavily, this is a long shot. MCPS will continue downward until it is an unrecognizable shell of its former self. Only then will people finally wake up and make changes. This is still probably a decade away though.

Change will occur when the real estate prices plunge in recognition of our craptastic school system.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: I hope county council sees what a sham this is and laughs in their faces. Why does McKnight always need to hire someone else to do her job? How much is this costing the system?

The council would laugh, except they are asked to fund this ever increasing number of high-priced central office staff. I hope the council says no to the budget increase the school district is asking for next year.

Does anyone know how many central office staff there are? There are approx 11,000 non-teacher staff. That includes everyone from lunch ladies to principals in schools. But that's a 16 to 1 student to (non-teacher) staff ratio which seems crazy.

Security, paras, bus drivers, building services, speech, OT, PT, playground aides, etc. It's a long list of non-teaching positions to make things run.

Yes, but a 16 to 1 ratio is nuts don't you think?

Doesn't seem so. What do other comparably large school systems look like?

Great question. I took these numbers from wiki and had to do some math to separate out staff and teachers. It looks like FCPS has about half the number of non-teacher staff. Or to put a number on it, 5000 fewer employees. That's quite significant. Looks like MCPS is insanely bloated with non-teachers.

MCPS
Students 160,554
Teachers 13,994
Staff 25,232
Non-teacher staff 11,238
Student–teacher ratio 11.5:1

Fairfax Co. PS
Students 178,479
Teachers 13,199
Staff 19,077
Non-teacher staff 5,878
Student–teacher ratio 13.5:1

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

While I 100% agree with you in spirit, they would just fill the roles with consultants. This has to start with BOE members who care more about the students than the organization. But with the teacher's union influencing the elections so heavily, this is a long shot. MCPS will continue downward until it is an unrecognizable shell of its former self. Only then will people finally wake up and make changes. This is still probably a decade away though.

Change will occur when the real estate prices plunge in recognition of our craptastic school system.

I agree but I think it'll take 10 more years. UMC progressives have shown they are more than happy to put up with all sorts of nonsense to show that they are good people. They're happy to live in dangerous neighborhoods and send their kids to dangerous schools to show how progressive they are and they're willing to pay top dollar to do so. I mean look at San Francisco.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote: I hope county council sees what a sham this is and laughs in their faces. Why does McKnight always need to hire someone else to do her job? How much is this costing the system?

The council would laugh, except they are asked to fund this ever increasing number of high-priced central office staff. I hope the council says no to the budget increase the school district is asking for next year.

Does anyone know how many central office staff there are? There are approx 11,000 non-teacher staff. That includes everyone from lunch ladies to principals in schools. But that's a 16 to 1 student to (non-teacher) staff ratio which seems crazy.

Security, paras, bus drivers, building services, speech, OT, PT, playground aides, etc. It's a long list of non-teaching positions to make things run.

Yes, but a 16 to 1 ratio is nuts don't you think?

Doesn't seem so. What do other comparably large school systems look like?

Great question. I took these numbers from wiki and had to do some math to separate out staff and teachers. It looks like FCPS has about half the number of non-teacher staff. Or to put a number on it, 5000 fewer employees. That's quite significant. Looks like MCPS is insanely bloated with non-teachers.

MCPS
Students 160,554
Teachers 13,994
Staff 25,232
Non-teacher staff 11,238
Student–teacher ratio 11.5:1

Fairfax Co. PS
Students 178,479
Teachers 13,199
Staff 19,077
Non-teacher staff 5,878
Student–teacher ratio 13.5:1

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

While I 100% agree with you in spirit, they would just fill the roles with consultants. This has to start with BOE members who care more about the students than the organization. But with the teacher's union influencing the elections so heavily, this is a long shot. MCPS will continue downward until it is an unrecognizable shell of its former self. Only then will people finally wake up and make changes. This is still probably a decade away though.

Change will occur when the real estate prices plunge in recognition of our craptastic school system.

Nah, not really. We see this happen in other areas where the large urban public school systems collape. The wealthy can stick around and pay for private. Middle class families flee. And, the poor just continue to use the craptastic public schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I hope county council sees what a sham this is and laughs in their faces. Why does McKnight always need to hire someone else to do her job? How much is this costing the system?

The council would laugh, except they are asked to fund this ever increasing number of high-priced central office staff. I hope the council says no to the budget increase the school district is asking for next year.

Does anyone know how many central office staff there are? There are approx 11,000 non-teacher staff. That includes everyone from lunch ladies to principals in schools. But that's a 16 to 1 student to (non-teacher) staff ratio which seems crazy.

Security, paras, bus drivers, building services, speech, OT, PT, playground aides, etc. It's a long list of non-teaching positions to make things run.

Yes, but a 16 to 1 ratio is nuts don't you think?

Doesn't seem so. What do other comparably large school systems look like?

Great question. I took these numbers from wiki and had to do some math to separate out staff and teachers. It looks like FCPS has about half the number of non-teacher staff. Or to put a number on it, 5000 fewer employees. That's quite significant. Looks like MCPS is insanely bloated with non-teachers.

MCPS
Students 160,554
Teachers 13,994
Staff 25,232
Non-teacher staff 11,238
Student–teacher ratio 11.5:1

Fairfax Co. PS
Students 178,479
Teachers 13,199
Staff 19,077
Non-teacher staff 5,878
Student–teacher ratio 13.5:1

Can we put something on the ballot that caps the number of admin jobs to a percentage of teachers?

While I 100% agree with you in spirit, they would just fill the roles with consultants. This has to start with BOE members who care more about the students than the organization. But with the teacher's union influencing the elections so heavily, this is a long shot. MCPS will continue downward until it is an unrecognizable shell of its former self. Only then will people finally wake up and make changes. This is still probably a decade away though.

Change will occur when the real estate prices plunge in recognition of our craptastic school system.

Nah, not really. We see this happen in other areas where the large urban public school systems collape. The wealthy can stick around and pay for private. Middle class families flee. And, the poor just continue to use the craptastic public schools.

Real middle class cannot afford to flee or much else? DCUM middle class can pay for private but prefer their lifestyle choices.

This isn't a surprise.