For $360,000 Superintendent Taylor makes cute snow day videos, but doesn't show up at County Council for Briefing on MCPS Snow Operations.

The Montgomery County Board of Education hired Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor in July of 2024, at a salary of $360,000.

Parents, guardians, students and staff have seen the Superintendent's cute snow day videos.  

But tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when the County Council holds a Briefing on the Winter Storm/Snow Operations during Winter Storm Fern, they won't see the Superintendent.  

Instead, Superintendent Taylor and the Board of Education will skip the Council's Briefing and send staff in their place.  

Sunday 2/1: MCPS Bethesda Depot Buses Appear to Still Have Snow Covered Roofs

 Today at the MCPS Bethesda Depot at 4 PM:  

Here's a Google Earth image showing the tops of MCPS 

school buses at the Bethesda Depot. 

‘I’m praying they don’t come back’: ICE sighting panics Silver Spring elementary school community

After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were spotted next to New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, panic spread.

It was close to drop-off time Monday morning, and word got around the school — which is 71% Hispanic — that undocumented parents should steer clear until ICE officers left. Montgomery County Police confirmed ICE’s presence at the school to The Banner. So did several parents and Montgomery County Council member Kristin Mink.

And Principal Bob Geiger Monday sent a letter to the school community about “unidentified law enforcement vehicles, possibly federal immigration enforcement officers” showing up to the school...

https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/ice-silver-spring-school-latino-FRDLGT2SXFBIDIGQG3JSJOXJGA/

Here’s how Maryland schools will respond to potential immigration enforcement on campuses

Maryland’s State Superintendent of Schools Carey Wright sent out guidance on how the state’s 24 school systems should respond to federal immigration agencies now that President Donald Trump’s administration has removed the “sensitive location” designation that previously made schools off-limits to enforcement efforts.

In a memo issued Thursday, Wright reminded school officials that while verification of residency was needed for students to enroll in schools, documentation of citizenship status was not.

“I want to ensure that every student — regardless of immigration status — receives the support they need from our educational system. Every child deserves access to a quality education, and it is our responsibility to uphold that right.”..

Here’s how Maryland schools will respond to potential immigration enforcement on campuses - WTOP News

Clearing the Way: Addressing MOCO’s Challenges with Student Safety

This past week, we experienced three snow days. While I was among those grateful for the unexpected break right after winter break, my appreciation quickly turned to frustration when I returned on Thursday morning. The student parking lot was still not fully cleared, and building services had to come in on their days off to handle the situation (for which they did an outstanding job and deserve recognition). At that moment, I felt a surge of emotion.

Is MOCO neglecting its responsibilities? Where is the funding designated for clearing student parking lots? It’s disheartening when the county supposed to support us seemingly fails. I felt a mix of anger and betrayal. This county prides itself on prioritizing its students, yet when we need assistance, we are often left in the cold—literally.

I recognize that funding challenges are intricate, and I don’t have all the details. Nevertheless, I believe the county must improve its communication with students and parents.

That morning, I thought, “Why was the parking lot still being actively plowed when I arrived, and why did they allow people to drive even though it was still hazardous?” It was alarming that one of my friends lost control of their vehicle while attempting to park due to the ice...

Clearing the Way: Addressing MOCO’s Challenges with Student Safety – The Current

@mcps driver Alfonso Merma says his bus was stopped when it slid off Tulip Lane in Potomac. Teenage special needs student and an aide on board.

@mcps driver Alfonso Merma says his bus was stopped when it slid off Tulip Lane in Potomac. Teenage special needs student and an aide on board. Nobody hurt. Merma calls it "a miracle" bus headed to Rockville HS didn't flip over. He's been a school bus driver for 4 years. pic.twitter.com/ERmWkqExWX

— Bob Barnard (@barnardfox5dc) January 9, 2018

MoCo Fire & Rescue: MCPS Bus Appears to Have Slipped on Icy Street this AM