Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:24     Subject: Re:8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Peter Moran just said MCPS will not be closing bathrooms in response to safety incidents this year. GOOD.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:24     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Taylor: "we're not closing bathrooms this year."

wow.

Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:14     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Wolff pointed out the absurdity of blocking social media on the school Wi-Fi, but still being able to access that over the cellular network and what policies are in place and what to do about cell phones in general.

Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:10     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Away All Day Pilot Program (Finally, is this having phones away all day??)

Social Media restrictions for devices connected to the MCPS Network






What's their plan for kids who access those sites via cellular data rather than Wi-Fi?

Also, there are legit use cases to access social media during school, such as doing online research on an organization, school or company, which might include accessing and reviewing their social media accounts


No, there are not.


The kids are communicating about clubs and activities on social media, so the school needs to make another way to do it. At our school its instagram.


This is a crazy idea, but it worked when I was in school pre-social media and cell phones. How about the school use…. the PA system?
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:08     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Rivera Oven suggests there might be something better than the detectors. She likes human contact.

Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:08     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Away All Day Pilot Program (Finally, is this having phones away all day??)

Social Media restrictions for devices connected to the MCPS Network






What's their plan for kids who access those sites via cellular data rather than Wi-Fi?

Also, there are legit use cases to access social media during school, such as doing online research on an organization, school or company, which might include accessing and reviewing their social media accounts


No, there are not.


The kids are communicating about clubs and activities on social media, so the school needs to make another way to do it. At our school its instagram.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:05     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Away All Day Pilot Program (Finally, is this having phones away all day??)

Social Media restrictions for devices connected to the MCPS Network






What's their plan for kids who access those sites via cellular data rather than Wi-Fi?

Also, there are legit use cases to access social media during school, such as doing online research on an organization, school or company, which might include accessing and reviewing their social media accounts


Most high schools only have one lunch now but there is no need for them to do it on the school chromebooks.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:04     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Btw, the security segment is a good segment that everyone should listen to.


Agreed. Recording should be available for those who can not attend or listen live.


Its saved on youtube and their website.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:03     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:vape detection sensors for restrooms at HS. once a sensor goes off, someone at the HS goes in and address the issue. WHO exactly is going to be that adult, Mr. Jones?? A teacher??


You’re complaining about Marcus Jones wanting to do something about pervasive vaping in school? Maybe it will be a teacher may be an administrator, but I am so happy they’re doing something to physically address the issue as soon as it’s happening.


Its nice he's addressing safety. He's a welcome addition to MCPS. The school will have to assign someone.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:02     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:20/25 HS will be implementing the visible student ID program.

Who are the 5 slackers?? Name and shame.


I'm not sure why that is optional in MS or HS.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 15:02     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:vape detection sensors for restrooms at HS. once a sensor goes off, someone at the HS goes in and address the issue. WHO exactly is going to be that adult, Mr. Jones?? A teacher??


You’re complaining about Marcus Jones wanting to do something about pervasive vaping in school? Maybe it will be a teacher may be an administrator, but I am so happy they’re doing something to physically address the issue as soon as it’s happening.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 14:57     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
vape detection sensors for restrooms at HS. once a sensor goes off, someone at the HS goes in and address the issue. WHO exactly is going to be that adult, Mr. Jones?? A teacher??
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 14:56     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Away All Day Pilot Program (Finally, is this having phones away all day??)

Social Media restrictions for devices connected to the MCPS Network






What's their plan for kids who access those sites via cellular data rather than Wi-Fi?

Also, there are legit use cases to access social media during school, such as doing online research on an organization, school or company, which might include accessing and reviewing their social media accounts


No, there are not.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 14:56     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
By Oct 25, 2024, all schools will complete one parent-child reunification drill and one additional fire drill.
Anonymous
Post 08/20/2024 14:54     Subject: 8/20 2024 BOE meeting
20/25 HS will be implementing the visible student ID program.

Who are the 5 slackers?? Name and shame.