Anonymous
12/14/2025 14:45
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
They will clear the schools today. Plenty of time to.
They're working on a Sunday??
Yes facilities folks work every day and sometimes overnight.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 14:35
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
They will clear the schools today. Plenty of time to.
They're working on a Sunday??
Anonymous
12/14/2025 14:32
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
They will clear the schools today. Plenty of time to.
Whatever melts today will spread across lots and sidewalks and then refreeze when it’s 19 deg overnight.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 13:14
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
The snow has already been over for hours. There's no reason for a delay. It's like it would even help with the issues you claim to be concerned about. Things aren't going to melt during those two hours. We'd still have the same conditions.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 13:10
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
Anyone can file a baseless lawsuit. But they don't, since they'll lose. This is reflected in the lack of snow-related slip and fall lawsuits.
I'm sorry you struggle with walking and driving, but that's your problem, not the district's. If your child has a disability, as opposed to being careless, you can have transportation added to an IEP or 504 plan.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 12:22
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
They will clear the schools today. Plenty of time to.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 12:12
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
However, students wouldn’t be eligible for workman’s comp the way staff are. Their parents would have to file slip and fall lawsuits. MCPS isn’t going to chance it when they could just do a two hour delay.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 11:44
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Definitely a delay tomorrow. Not moving above freezing and much more snow in Damascus than the rest of MoCo.
You are being ridiculous. On time opening tomorrow.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:50
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Not really a lawsuit issue, though. If you look at the slip and fall lawsuits against MCPS, they're not snow/ice related.
A couple people here spread an absurd level of FUD about the "dangers" of snow.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:46
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
As litigious as DCUM is, MCPS is unlikely to have students come in the shovel. Staff slipping on ice is already a workman’s comp issue.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:44
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If it snows starting Sunday and sticks and low temps Mon morning, maybe a delay Monday
Why just a delay? Someone could slip. Kids without jackets might get old waiting for buses. We really need to close out an abundance of caution. Teachers really need a break, too.
No, teachers need to report to work and teach their students. Teachers already have winter coming very soon.
The pp was joking. Obviously that's ridiculous.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:43
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Why did they close the facilities already? There is barely any snow..
So they don’t have to pay staff overtime to come and clean up snow. So they don’t have to find staff willing to come in and do it.
SSL hours? Strong teens who live within walking distance or close by wanting a workout when they can't get inside the school facilities? Other ideas?
Besides the liability issues here, even if you could get staff (which you’d have to pay) and kids to come out early enough to do this, you can’t Mobilize this fast enough to prevent closure for an overnight/early morning weather event. Plus you’d be asking teens and parents to drive on potentially untreated roads and what parent wants their inexperienced teen drivers doing this. (As of 8:30 this morning road treatment was not yet completed in the county).
There's no liability issue. Buses will be fine, and it is your responsibility if you drive or walk yourself. The snowfall was minimal and probably won't require overtime by the school-based staff. Plows will probably run through lots today.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:39
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most of the county got barely an inch.. and u are calling for a delay tomorrow??
+1 everything else is operating normally today. Look around.
It’s not about today, during the day. It’s about the fact that there will be black ice on the ground as kids are walking to school and the bus in 0 degree windchills tomorrow.
County and state should treat the roads and you should bundle your kids up. It's winter, it gets cold. Stop looking for excuses for your kids not to go to school.
And yet roads and sidewalks especially won’t be treated. At least delay to make sure it’s fully light out when kids are walking and driving to school.
Just go to bed early so you can wake up at a normal time. There's no reason to delay. If someone is worried about slipping on a sidewalk, they can walk on the grass.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:37
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most of the county got barely an inch.. and u are calling for a delay tomorrow??
+1 everything else is operating normally today. Look around.
It’s not about today, during the day. It’s about the fact that there will be black ice on the ground as kids are walking to school and the bus in 0 degree windchills tomorrow.
Maybe you should spend less time whining on dcum and find a thrift store with a winter jacket.
Anonymous
12/14/2025 10:36
Subject: Sunday- Monday Dec 15 weather
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They should delay tomorrow but they won’t.
...why? For snow that stopped falling 24 hours earlier?
Inevitable ice forming… wind chills below 0. It will definitely be at least a delay tomorrow
It's already done. And they've already cleared the roads. They won't need to delay tomorrow.