Teachers union ‘guardedly hopeful’; watchdog group wants more transparency

Appointment of McKnight as MCPS superintendent draws mostly praise, optimism from leaders

...Janis Sartucci, of the Parents Coalition of Montgomery County, a watchdog group, told Bethesda Beat on Tuesday that her organization is continuing to push for transparency and accountability. She said the group didn’t know who was on the community panel that was involved in the review process.

“Unfortunately, this superintendent [search] process was one of the most closed ones we’ve seen,” she said.

Sartucci said she wants to see better communication from McKnight, particularly on how money is spent. She said McKnight hasn’t provided a clear answer on 25 electric buses that were supposed to be delivered earlier this school year.

Sartucci said superintendents who preceded McKnight also lacked transparency, and McKnight has continued that trend.

“She’s the superintendent. She’s accountable for what goes on,” Sartucci said...

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