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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A petition has officially been launched regarding the proposed accelerated changes to MCPS Open Lunch policy and the discussion around shortening the normal public comment period.

Whether you support open lunch or not, this should concern every parent, student, educator, and taxpayer.

Reducing transparency and limiting community input on major school policy decisions sets a dangerous precedent. Important decisions that impact student schedules, academic support, clubs, teachers, and the structure of the school day should not be rushed through with reduced public engagement.

Transparency matters.
Public trust matters.
Community input matters.

Please take a moment to sign and share the petition:

https://www.change.org/p/stop-mcps-from-rushing-changes-to-open-lunch-without-proper-community-input

[b]The more voices that are heard now, the harder it will be to ignore the community later.[/b]
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Listen, the points on transparency and accountability, etc. are valid. But you have got to be kidding yourself if you think that raising a stink means MCPS won't ignore the community.

They have a track record of ignoring the community loudly on:
- Not taking away the opt-out for LGBT books 
- Not shutting down MVA
- Not rushing the Regional Program Model
- Not relocating Wootton

They ignore petitions, protests and passionate emails. So while you are more than free to do those things, don't delude yourself that those things will move MCPS in anyway. MCPS does what it wants regardless of community input.[/quote]

Opt-outs, MVA, and Wootton were niche complaints from small numbers of parents. Students who need accelerated learning are a much large group.[/quote]

Students who need accelerated learning are also a niche group.[/quote]

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