Did Dr. Weast Really Say That . . .

At the April 14, 2009 BOE meeting, before the discussion on AP/IB programs (see agenda, item 3), Dr. Weast made a statement that really surprised many of us with kids enrolled at one of the numerous "special programs" around the county. The statement was twittered almost immediately, and incredulous folks are waiting for the Board to post the webcast on its site so they can hear for themselves what appears to be a strong statement on how our esteemed Superintendent views our children.

Yes, we know that the website contains a caution that past meetings may take up to one week to post. But - if you look at the time to post for most recent meetings, the past three meetings have been available by agenda item 2 days (Feb. 23 and Mar. 10) or 3 days (Mar. 23) after the meeting.

And yes, the tape should be available through the Maryland Public Information Act - but why play that game, especially now that the MCPS Public Information Office is waiting 30 days to release any information requests.

Is someone at Carver hoping that the tape will disappear?