Anonymous
04/20/2026 17:40
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing his days are numbered by Fall 2027, when regional programs/transportation take effect and the community sees all the pitfalls.
I doubt it. He's doing a fantastic job and is very popular, much to the chagrin of the M*a*d Mo*mm*ies of M.o.Co who are always Big Mad.
Thank you MCPS staff minion.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 17:39
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing his days are numbered by Fall 2027, when regional programs/transportation take effect and the community sees all the pitfalls.
I doubt it. He's doing a fantastic job and is very popular, much to the chagrin of the M*a*d Mo*mm*ies of M.o.Co who are always Big Mad.
In what ways is he doing a fantastic job?
Anonymous
04/20/2026 17:38
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
This is not a full-time paid job. Stop making it into one. They knew what they were getting into and refuse to do their positions properly.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 17:10
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing his days are numbered by Fall 2027, when regional programs/transportation take effect and the community sees all the pitfalls.
I doubt it. He's doing a fantastic job and is very popular, much to the chagrin of the M*a*d Mo*mm*ies of M.o.Co who are always Big Mad.
Why is he/you lying about the calendar change for next school year? The State didn't say he had to make the change. There is no law that says you/he has to make a change. You/he are just doing it to make people mad. That's your/his choice.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 14:54
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
The MCPS superintendent is the highest paid person in the state of Maryland. No change in the BOE stipend will impress him.
I never claimed pay alone would spook Taylor. That's why I proposed items 2 and 3.
2 would impact all Maryland counties. That's never going to happen.
3 the BOE already has more staff and they still just answer to Taylor. MCEA's Apple candidates are selected to be brain dead. No salary or staff is going to change that.
You could write 2 so that it only impacts the way MCPS's BOE is structured and has oversight powers. That's what legislators have been doing in attempts to increase the MCPS BOE compensation - the change applies only to MCPS not the other Maryland counties.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 14:50
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:I'm guessing his days are numbered by Fall 2027, when regional programs/transportation take effect and the community sees all the pitfalls.
I doubt it. He's doing a fantastic job and is very popular, much to the chagrin of the M*a*d Mo*mm*ies of M.o.Co who are always Big Mad.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 14:49
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
The MCPS superintendent is the highest paid person in the state of Maryland. No change in the BOE stipend will impress him.
I never claimed pay alone would spook Taylor. That's why I proposed items 2 and 3.
2 would impact all Maryland counties. That's never going to happen.
3 the BOE already has more staff and they still just answer to Taylor. MCEA's Apple candidates are selected to be brain dead. No salary or staff is going to change that.
I think it is worth a try to limit superintendent independent actions.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 14:22
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
The MCPS superintendent is the highest paid person in the state of Maryland. No change in the BOE stipend will impress him.
I never claimed pay alone would spook Taylor. That's why I proposed items 2 and 3.
2 would impact all Maryland counties. That's never going to happen.
3 the BOE already has more staff and they still just answer to Taylor. MCEA's Apple candidates are selected to be brain dead. No salary or staff is going to change that.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 13:11
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
The MCPS superintendent is the highest paid person in the state of Maryland. No change in the BOE stipend will impress him.
I never claimed pay alone would spook Taylor. That's why I proposed items 2 and 3.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 13:09
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
The MCPS superintendent is the highest paid person in the state of Maryland. No change in the BOE stipend will impress him.
Anonymous
04/20/2026 12:55
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
+1
Montgomery County residents HAVE to write to their state delegates and senators to FORCE change on the structure and role of the BOE if we want something different.
1) Start with making the board full-time and competitive pay
2) Give the BOE more direct oversight powers with teeth
3) Ensure the BOE has a separate and supported infrastructure and staff to truly provide meaningful oversight over MCPS
Without those changes, the BOE will continue to pretend to do oversight work and rubber stamp whatever the superintendent tells them to do.
Anonymous
04/19/2026 19:00
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
Taylor isn't the only one behind this.
Of course he didn't write the state rules. However, the fact that he is an overconfident change agent who always thinks he is right makes this a significant problem for the county. The fact that he rubs Andrew Friedsopn the wrong way makes me want to vote for Friedson.
Anonymous
04/19/2026 18:43
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
It's sobering to think that school systems in Maryland are set up to give so much power to one superintendent. The BOER, votes on budget, hires/fires superintendents, and advises the superintendent. BOE is a sham institution that "oversees" over half of the county's budget.
This construct has become untenable in light of the tax burden.
Taylor isn't the only one behind this.
Anonymous
04/19/2026 17:43
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
We need a write-in campaign against her.
+1.
Anonymous
04/19/2026 11:34
Subject: When do you think Taylor will no longer be superintendent?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The Board likes the job he’s doing. He’s not going anywhere.
Then the BOE will lose in reelection, if anyone chooses to run for the board. If Rita Montoya won, anyone can win.
No one is running for reelection this year except for Rivera-Oven, and she's running unopposed.
We need a write-in campaign against her.