Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a chance to bring back Dr. Smith?

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You could ask. He wouldn't be able to bring back extended virtual if that's what you're seeking, though.

He navigated the pandemic well and stood up and balanced the best interest of students and teachers during the pandemic. Right now, it is a circus

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents will be rejecting the Apple Ballot at the next election. We need Board members that care about educating students over the self interest of the union. We will never forget keeping students in virtual learning for 18 months, then rejecting a vaccine mandate, then advocating for bonuses, more half days, and more administrative days off.

Parents rejected the Apple Ballot in the last election, and yet people still complain.

That’s because Lynne Harris is the only Non-Apple candidate on the Board. The trend to reject the Apple Ballot needs to continue till they are all off the Board.

Then I'll make sure to vote against her. I support the Apple Ballot unlike the small minority of wacky posters on this board.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents will be rejecting the Apple Ballot at the next election. We need Board members that care about educating students over the self interest of the union. We will never forget keeping students in virtual learning for 18 months, then rejecting a vaccine mandate, then advocating for bonuses, more half days, and more administrative days off.

Parents rejected the Apple Ballot in the last election, and yet people still complain.

That’s because Lynne Harris is the only Non-Apple candidate on the Board. The trend to reject the Apple Ballot needs to continue till they are all off the Board.

Then I'll make sure to vote against her. I support the Apple Ballot unlike the small minority of wacky posters on this board.

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Anonymous wrote:In light of the changing impact of COVID, Dr. McKnight demonstrated a serious lack of leadership and planning for closing all administrative offices during winter break. MCPS needs the ability to change plans as the situation changes. Will there be adequate staff to cover duties tomorrow? Who knows because administrators have been on vacation.

Instead of doubling down on a seriously flawed and outdated plan, MCPS needs open minded leaders who are willing to report for duties and make decisions based on current data.

Damn her for not being able to see the future!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents will be rejecting the Apple Ballot at the next election. We need Board members that care about educating students over the self interest of the union. We will never forget keeping students in virtual learning for 18 months, then rejecting a vaccine mandate, then advocating for bonuses, more half days, and more administrative days off.

Parents rejected the Apple Ballot in the last election, and yet people still complain.

That’s because Lynne Harris is the only Non-Apple candidate on the Board. The trend to reject the Apple Ballot needs to continue till they are all off the Board.

Anonymous wrote:In light of the changing impact of COVID, Dr. McKnight demonstrated a serious lack of leadership and planning for closing all administrative offices during winter break. MCPS needs the ability to change plans as the situation changes. Will there be adequate staff to cover duties tomorrow? Who knows because administrators have been on vacation.

Instead of doubling down on a seriously flawed and outdated plan, MCPS needs open minded leaders who are willing to report for duties and make decisions based on current data.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents will be rejecting the Apple Ballot at the next election. We need Board members that care about educating students over the self interest of the union. We will never forget keeping students in virtual learning for 18 months, then rejecting a vaccine mandate, then advocating for bonuses, more half days, and more administrative days off.

Parents rejected the Apple Ballot in the last election, and yet people still complain.

Anonymous wrote:Parents will be rejecting the Apple Ballot at the next election. We need Board members that care about educating students over the self interest of the union. We will never forget keeping students in virtual learning for 18 months, then rejecting a vaccine mandate, then advocating for bonuses, more half days, and more administrative days off.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a chance to bring back Dr. Smith?

'

You could ask. He wouldn't be able to bring back extended virtual if that's what you're seeking, though.

He navigated the pandemic well and stood up and balanced the best interest of students and teachers during the pandemic. Right now, it is a circus

Completely agree. While I would have liked an earlier return to school last spring, he developed a clear plan and communicated that plan to everyone. We all knew what was coming and what to do. The current situation is frankly untenable.

Anonymous wrote:In light of the changing impact of COVID, Dr. McKnight demonstrated a serious lack of leadership and planning for closing all administrative offices during winter break. MCPS needs the ability to change plans as the situation changes. Will there be adequate staff to cover duties tomorrow? Who knows because administrators have been on vacation.

Instead of doubling down on a seriously flawed and outdated plan, MCPS needs open minded leaders who are willing to report for duties and make decisions based on current data.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a chance to bring back Dr. Smith?

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You could ask. He wouldn't be able to bring back extended virtual if that's what you're seeking, though.

He navigated the pandemic well and stood up and balanced the best interest of students and teachers during the pandemic. Right now, it is a circus

I think your confused about what/where MCPS is and what Jack Smith did. He didn’t consider student interests at all- only teachers and his grandson in Maine. He blatantly lied about MCPS’s reopening plans, and it’s state of readiness. In the end, he only allowed MCPS to reopen because of a state order. McKnight isn’t much better, but she’s certainly better than Smith.

With due respect of your "opinion", it will be dillusional for you to think that MCPS parents will believe what you rant here anonymously. Dr. Smith did a wonderful job keeping everyone safe and we do not see any plan or transparent communication right now.

Anonymous wrote:Unbelievable how much hero worship there is here for Jack Smith, who did NOTHING but pad his contract to receive benefits after he quit early (which he had done before - this never should have been allowed to happen). The man is retired and is not coming back. So please, let this one go, and hope we get a decent human being who cares about our kids and our teachers.