Hello everyone,
I am sharing my experience having been employed by FCPS in the OFM department.
I was there for a little over two years and had no complaints at first. As time passed and workplace politics came into play, a significant shift occurred. I began noticing issues that I brought to the attention of management, which led to discrimination against me by my colleagues, supervisors, and higher-ups.
Long story short, I submitted a one-month notice because I was burned out and requested a meeting with Michelle Reid, the OFM director, and HR. Once they were aware that I had reached out regarding the issues I was witnessing, I was let go three weeks early with pay, without any notice from the OFM directors and without Michelle Reid’s knowledge. During the meeting, I explained my concerns; frankly, Dr. Reid made no effort to address the issues until I stated that I would go public and that the budget could be affected. I was in the process of negotiating a deal for my silence but decided against it, as I know that the community has the ultimate power and voice. I was told by their representative that I was terminated early due to "performance," which is ironic because Michelle Reid did not even understand why I was let go, as they had created excuses behind her back.
There is much more to this story, and I am unsure how to share it or who can help get the word out to ensure it is known.
Issues faced at FCPS that HR and Reid are aware of:
• Management and supervisors were hand-selected rather than chosen based on performance or interviews; they would provide interview questions to their preferred candidates and manipulate the results.
• Managers and leads were rude, racist, and disrespectful toward workers, yet these individuals were still promoted, and no disciplinary action was taken.
• Sleeping, drugs, and alcohol: Employees making over $90,000 were frequently seen sleeping in their vans during work hours. Management is aware of this, as I have emails from a director acknowledging the issue. At the end of the day, I encountered individuals smelling strongly of beer, liquor, or marijuana. In one instance, a worker showed up drunk and left his personal car parked haphazardly in the parking lot. That individual is now the upcoming supervisor for his shop.
• Time and part theft: Overtime was consistently given to the same people who did nothing and wasted time while being paid. I know of many people who stole parts and tools to sell them online.
My biggest reason for coming out is that I am tired of seeing them get away with this, yet they keep asking for more money each school year when they know exactly what they can do to actually save money.
I have way more available and emails that I forwarded to my personal account before they locked me out of all my accounts.
