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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know if this has been posted already, but a longtime teacher in MCPS sent this letter to the Board of Ed and County Council. I think it's very thoughtful.

The teacher posted the following:
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And that takes us to the sixth standard which says, “Teachers exhibit a high degree of professionalism.” I am expected to put my opinions aside and do what is best for my students. MCPS is planning to move the goal posts and reverse previously communicated plans to keep people safe. Why? Scientifically speaking, what has changed since the beginning of this week that makes that okay? MCPS expects their staff to blindly accept this without being provided any details about keeping our students and ourselves safe. We have been dealing with the COVID crisis for almost two years now, but this is a new crisis. The decisions (or lack thereof) that MCPS is making include no collaboration with their stakeholders. There has been no respect or proof that MCPS values their workforce and wants to see them healthy and thriving. There is no leadership, and this is not being handled professionally by any means.

Montgomery County Public Schools is failing. They are failing their students, their staff, and their community. I am scared and frustrated, and I have no reason to believe that MCPS is looking out for my best interests. I urge our leaders in MCPS to take a good look at the way they have conducted business and figure out how to realign their priorities so that their actions clearly show commitment to their community and a willingness to reevaluate their plan to meet the needs of ALL people involved.[/quote]

How is COVID better than any other problem MCPS administrators are supposed to address?  The MCPS motto should be “Problem? What problem?”

Dr. McKnight sold to the Board that extra vacation was more important than hiring subs, teachers, bus drivers and support staff.  They have been short staff all school year. Dr. McKnight hired an expensive PR consultant to spin the conversation vs. solving problems.[/quote]

Oh stop whining.

Quite a few companies/organizations that require in person staff have been short staffed. [b]Macy's[/b], Giant, Montgomery County Ride-on bus system, etc are all short staffed.  We are in the midst of a pandemic. Dr. McKnight is not a miracle worker.

And you will be one of those [b]complaining about tax increases[/b].

Go campaign for her job. Let's see what you are made of.[/quote]

Freudian slip as to what your real concerns are (instead of saying "hospitals", you said "Macy's", "complaining about tax increases")?  I don't think you made a strong point there.[/quote]

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