June 11 BOE meeting in progress

[Anonymous]

Is this meeting now over? What were the key takeaways from today's meeting?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this meeting now over? What were the key takeaways from today's meeting?

Courtney and Sterling are crying.

[Anonymous]

Many of the public statements were on the topic of the Virtual Academy program (or school per some posters on here). Budget talk. Racism. Something about noise from pickle ball courts???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

MVA supporters have been told for years that MVA wasn't likely to survive the end of ESSER funds.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

MVA supporters have been told for years that MVA wasn't likely to survive the end of ESSER funds.

But back in Feb, they were told mVa would stay. So they removed MVA because money was lost researching a failed bus tracking app? Please don't answer that question!!!

[Anonymous]

HS kids aren't too happy either that they have to pay $350 for a bogus with a capital B health summer course!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:HS kids aren't too happy either that they have to pay $350 for a bogus with a capital B health summer course!

If they don't like it, then take Health during the regular school year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is this meeting now over? What were the key takeaways from today's meeting?

Courtney and Sterling are crying.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

Rule #2: Always tell parents to advocate for schools.

Rule #3: Always call out by name and bully parents who dare to advocate for their children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

MVA supporters have been told for years that MVA wasn't likely to survive the end of ESSER funds.

But back in Feb, they were told mVa would stay. So they removed MVA because money was lost researching a failed bus tracking app? Please don't answer that question!!!

Back when they passed a budget proposal knowing that would need significant, additional cuts? What did you think they were going to cut?

In any event, it was too late to save virtual at that point. Why weren't you approaching your state delegates and senators years ago with the same level of energy you displayed over the last week?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is this meeting now over? What were the key takeaways from today's meeting?

Courtney and Sterling are crying.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

Rule #2: Always tell parents to advocate for schools.

Rule #3: Always call out by name and bully parents who dare to advocate for their children.

They weren't advocating for their kids. They were advocating for themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

MVA supporters have been told for years that MVA wasn't likely to survive the end of ESSER funds.

But back in Feb, they were told mVa would stay. So they removed MVA because money was lost researching a failed bus tracking app? Please don't answer that question!!!

Back when they passed a budget proposal knowing that would need significant, additional cuts? What did you think they were going to cut?

In any event, it was too late to save virtual at that point. Why weren't you approaching your state delegates and senators years ago with the same level of energy you displayed over the last week?

Hi Lynne Harris. Or is it another MCPS lawyer lurking in this forum. Creep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What did kids with all these medical issues and therefore couldn't attend school do before the pandemic/virtual academy? And why can't we go back to that?

Move forward, not back. Read more, folks. Things are not "going back". Move all of society forward not pull back. Allow those who use MVA because of medical reasons to continue doing so (they will have medical docs to show you). For others, a hybrid program. Too many needs not "enough" money.

They could have done that, but it would have required effort 2-3 years ago. There simply aren't enough kids with medical issues requiring virtual instruction to operate MVA at a county level. Supporters could have spent the last two years lobbying for a state-level program, but many were actively hostile to the idea. What happened today was the inevitable result.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

MVA supporters have been told for years that MVA wasn't likely to survive the end of ESSER funds.

But back in Feb, they were told mVa would stay. So they removed MVA because money was lost researching a failed bus tracking app? Please don't answer that question!!!

Back when they passed a budget proposal knowing that would need significant, additional cuts? What did you think they were going to cut?

In any event, it was too late to save virtual at that point. Why weren't you approaching your state delegates and senators years ago with the same level of energy you displayed over the last week?

Hi Lynne Harris. Or is it another MCPS lawyer lurking in this forum. Creep.

Don't you have kids to abuse? Or did you already chain them to their beds for the night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is this meeting now over? What were the key takeaways from today's meeting?

Courtney and Sterling are crying.

MCPS PR enters the chat. Rule #1: Always blame parents for incompetent MCPS administrators.

Rule #2: Always tell parents to advocate for schools.

Rule #3: Always call out by name and bully parents who dare to advocate for their children.

They weren't advocating for their kids. They were advocating for themselves.

Rule #4: Always pretend to know what goes on in people's lives even when you have absolutely no idea. When parents dare to advocate for their children, always assume the worst possible motivation. Then, turn around and tell parents to advocate for their children and schools. Later, rinse, repeat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:HS kids aren't too happy either that they have to pay $350 for a bogus with a capital B health summer course!

If they don't like it, then take Health during the regular school year.

And lose out on the possibilty of a music scholarship? Are you going to fund kid's music education? Jerk.