Any teachers here know if you have to inform your principal if you are interviewing at other schools in MCPS? (Yes, I know principals talk, but just curious if its policy)

I'm totally curious who the principal is. Seems totally inappropriate. Hope it's not the school we are starting next year, who has a new principal this year.

Agree with PP who said if you know you will leave, that becoming an involuntary transfer is kind to your co-workers and is likely more of a benefit than not. I was hired as an involuntary transfer for one of the best jobs I've ever had in MCPS and have sat on many hiring committees who have hired involuntary transfers. If you are good at what you do the involuntary transfer can be more in your favor than against it. Most involuntary transfers happen because a person is the least senior person on staff, not because a principal doesn't like them or is trying to get rid of them.

We have a toxic new AP this year at our HS who is causing many teachers to think about transferring to a different school.
It is amazing to me how one new person can change the environment so much.

Anonymous wrote:You 100% want to be a voluntary transfer.

It really doesn’t matter. Reductions on allocations always result in involuntary transfers. Lowest seniority gets the boot. Not a big deal whether it’s voluntary or involuntary.

Anonymous wrote:Hi! I am seeking insight from MCPS employees who seem to lurk around on here! During a staff meeting today, the principal repeatedly told staff members to come to her if we didn't want to stick around and we could be "involuntarily transferred". This is her first year at the school and she isn't popular at all. I was wondering if it looks better for her, if teachers are involuntarily transferred rather than resign their position at the school?

Did she also tell staff that she is no longer accepting anonymous feedback?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By any chance are the principals initials DH?

Do you mean SH?

I think you mean LS.

Crappy that this situation is common at enough schools that coded language can’t suss it out.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:By any chance are the principals initials DH?

Do you mean SH?

Neither if OP is my coworker. It’s bleak over here, y’all.

I’m new to MCPS in a part time position so I’m keeping my eye on full time openings as my out from my toxic work environment. Another new to the school teacher is not new to MCPS and they knew to request an involuntary transfer to get out.

Anonymous wrote:By any chance are the principals initials DH?

Do you mean SH?

Anonymous wrote:By any chance are the principals initials DH?

Thought she was an award-winning AP. Interesting. And if that were the case, it isn’t her first year.

I find involuntary transfer is only a stigma for elective teachers. Principals can tweak electives to get rid of courses/teachers. For other roles staffing is based on student numbers and seniority in the MCPS (not only current school department).

By any chance are the principals initials DH?

Anonymous wrote:Hi! I am seeking insight from MCPS employees who seem to lurk around on here! During a staff meeting today, the principal repeatedly told staff members to come to her if we didn't want to stick around and we could be "involuntarily transferred". This is her first year at the school and she isn't popular at all. I was wondering if it looks better for her, if teachers are involuntarily transferred rather than resign their position at the school?

I’m your coworker. Looking at all of people on ILT who are stepping down, she’s due for a wake-up call. Try to hang in there!