I can not believe that the superintendent is so focused on avoiding questions that he would stoop so low as to attack the citizens of Baltimore County in such an ugly way. I am embarrassed that the superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools would act like this. What are the students of the county to think of the leader of public schools? His remarks are unfair, untrue, and simply meant to divert attention from the real issues. His responses to date have led me to think there is something very wrong in BCPS.

I think the baseless accusations toward concerned citizens should go without response and Joe Hairston should stick to the issues. Really, why can't this leader of the school system answer questions regarding ethical and fiscal concerns? Why does he feel no responsibility to do so? Don't the citizens of Baltimore County pay his salary? Don't the citizens deserve answers from the superintendent of the public school system? To respond in this way after 11 years seems to indicate that perhaps there are some real problems in the school system. More than anything, I am disappointed that the superintendent would act like this. What is he thinking?

Dr. Hairston has gotten significant support from the county executive ,county council ,PTA and the school board for over 10 years. It is very disappointing that a leader of his stature would stoop to using race as a "red herring" because he is not comfortable telling the truth. There is no history of his being treated unfairly because of his race by any of the stakeholders mentioned above and, in fact ,he is one of the longest tenured superintendents in the state. Responding honestly to stakeholder concerns is part of the leadership responsibility of any school superintendent.

This interview is a blatant attempt to shut down any questions posed by concerned citizens and educators. I am greatly offended that the superintendent attacks the character of those seeking accountability for the public school system. This clearly shows that it is time for new leadership. This is so sad. Why would the superintendent of our system behave this way? These are not the actions of a great leader. What does this say to the students in Baltimore County?

I can't believe he is playing the race card. I guess when you know you are completely in the wrong, you have to use what you can to dig yourself out. He and Dezmon are quite a pair....so much for "equity and assurance!"