FCPS Boundary Review Updates

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Anonymous wrote:It needs to be paused. Too many changes at once.

The incompetence that FairFACTS Matters has uncovered relating to the selection of BRAC members raises bigger issues as to whether those currently running FCPS and on the School Board could possibly be trusted with fair and valid county-wide boundary changes.

FCPS has never had a more incompetent Superintendent and School Board and they need to pause the boundary study, figure out how to improve their processes, and form a new advisory committee (one where obnoxious School Board shills aren't rewarded with seats for their long history of sucking up to the School Board) before doing any further work.

Fairfax matters discovered a typo on a spreadsheet, maybe. Theres a reason no legitimate new outlet is running that “story” except a local blog.

I see what you did there. What makes a news outlet “legitimate”? Is WaPo “legitimate” under Bezos. Is WTOP legitimate in their “hard hitting” reporting? Would a larger news outlet national (WaPo) or even regional (pick one) outlet report on such a local issue? Or would you expect a local, county news outlet to report on it:

https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/area-residents-ask-what-happened-to-mother-no-35/article_b904ab6c-faac-11ef-9d3c-c3bb6b474982.html

Ah, but this particular reporter and this publication has reported on FCPS in the past so this must not be “legitimate.”

That is hilarious. Legitimately hilarious.

Thanks.

I really do not see how anyone can support the current boundary adjustment, given how obviously corrupted and biased the process has been shown to be:

“Scott Jones, a member of the local group FairFACTS Matters, which advocates on education issues, received a copy of the video and other documents in response to a Freedom of Information Act request by a local father. Parents and community members are now expressing outrage at the sequence of events captured in the video as they watch the segment on social media postings in local neighborhood groups.

The disclosure underscores deeper issues into the integrity, legitimacy, and transparency of the FCPS boundary review committee selection process, which requires members to sign non-disclosure agreements. The documents in the public records request included a file marked “Superintendent’s Boundary Review Committee,” which included a comment from Tracey Wynne, FCPS director of community relations, stating, “Each member has signed a limited non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in order to participate on the committee.”

For Jones, the selection process is “invalid” due to how FCPS officials allegedly mishandled it. He said the incident raises questions about whether FCPS officials intentionally selected only people who would rubber stamp the school district’s remapping of the district.

The public records documents released for the first time revealed all of the committee's members. A Dec. 11 Excel spreadsheet titled “Advisory Committee” includes the names of 87 people in a list marked “Confirmation NDA.” Of those listed, 22 are FCPS employees.

That poster doesn’t care about facts. She’s got her own alternative facts to fit her narrative of unwavering support for corrupt FCPS.

Gaslight much? “That poster,” was me, and you failed to realize I quoted a reputable media source:

https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/area-residents-ask-what-happened-to-mother-no-35/article_b904ab6c-faac-11ef-9d3c-c3bb6b474982.html


Question for you PP: You work for FCPS don’t you?

I don't work for FCPS, because I know you will ask and I am not the poster you are responding to.

Fairfax Times is not a reputable source, it is pretty biased in its reporting. And the FairFacts group, or whatever it is call, is pretty biased. I was on the FairFacts FB page for a while and there is a real bias there.

I don't think kids should be moved to rebalnace economic imbalances in the county. I do think that kids need to be moved to decrease enrollment at schools that are over capacity.

I think that IB should be dropped, and students should return to their base schools.

I think that we should be using the existing space that we have instead of expanding capacity at overcrowded schools. I don't think schools udnergoing a renovation should be expanded just because there is a renovation ongoing.

I think that schools that need to be renovated should be renovated, although that is technically a different conversation. It is a legitimate complaint that schools like McLean are falling apart and should be moved up in the renovation cue.

I understand that boundrary changes are disruptive and people don't like them but that doesn't mean there are not valid reasons for doing them. I don't think that FCPS is talking about these shifts for the right reasons, the focus on moving kids to balance FARMs rates in inappropriate. Some kids might be shifted to reduce overcrowding to a school that is a lower FARMs rate because the school closest by has a higher percentage of FARMs kids but a geographic shift possible.

The efforts of the people strongly opposed to redistricting to shut down anyone whose opinion disagrees with theirs is problematic. FCPS didn't need to hrie consultants to do this, they needed maps and people to look at the maps and make adjustments based on relieving overcrowded schools based on geography.

Fairfax Times does meticulous investigative reporting. They broke the Hayfield scandal months before everyone else.

Their issue is that in the midst of their very good reporting, they throw in a bit too much editorial and hyperbole, with a right wing bent. But the reporting is sound, thoroughly researched, and supported by extensive FIOA requests.

They do some of the best investigative reporting anywhere in the area.

If they had a left wing bent, even with the same amount of editorial and hyperbole, you would be falling all over yourself to laud them for their journalism.

Don't let the messenger get in the way of their very valid investigative reporting.

Look beyond your political biases to see the extensive facts behind their reporting.

The Fairfax Times is a reputable, reliable, and accurate source of factual news concerning events in our county.

Fairfax Times is a piece of garbage. Everyone knows. Read it at your peril. Believe the Nomani Times if you have no brain cells.

It really is scary. After reading three articles I started cooking at home and working out. I lost 20lbs my skin is softer, and my husband started lifting weights and grew a beard. Bit by bit they will turn you right wing.

LOL.

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Anonymous wrote:What videos are people referencing?

The video is described in this news article:

https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/area-residents-ask-what-happened-to-mother-no-35/article_b904ab6c-faac-11ef-9d3c-c3bb6b474982.html


Essentially:

- FCPS had so many parents volunteer to be part of the boundary change process, they decided to use a “randomizer” to randomly select parents.

When the program chose “parent number 35,” the FCPS folks realized that “number 35” had complained or criticized FCPS in the past, so they decided to exclude her from the boundary process.

For a committee tasked with drawing the maps for the superintendent, it really is a big scandal to exclude parents who don’t want their kids moved, while at the same time allowing SB friends to be hand-selected through the special interest selections.

A prior poster pretends like this is a fringe viewpoint, but I think most people are generally against corruption in government.

We need an announcement from the state VDOE or the federal government that they are investigating this blatant corruption. Reid and Frisch both deserve to be indicted.

Is Steve Descano’s office investigating FCPS’ actions here?

[Anonymous]

Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

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So - I wasn't disagreeing with what you are saying. Just sayin that they are trying to get a reaction.

McLean 125%
Chantilly 125%
Centreville 125%

While Langley, Herndon, and South Lakes are below capacity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

This has been argued so many times. The difference between most areas in Gf zones for forestville to Cooper versus HMS is 2 minutes. Langley to Herndon difference is 9. You’re not saving money there. How about bringing everyone back to their home schools and stop budding kids to AAP centers when the local school has level 4. Seems like a great cost savings there

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

And yet, WSHS/Hunt Valley families are screaming that Lewis is 5 minutes further. Wonder when Langley and WSHS families will realize they are against each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

And yet, WSHS/Hunt Valley families are screaming that Lewis is 5 minutes further. Wonder when Langley and WSHS families will realize they are against each other.

Nah, we’re aligned. The communities overwhelmingly believe that there is no compelling reason to move students for de minimus time differences.

You’re talking about F’ing with kids’ childhoods over a couple of minutes a day. You gotta lay off the ketamine, our kids are not your equity pawns.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

And yet, WSHS/Hunt Valley families are screaming that Lewis is 5 minutes further. Wonder when Langley and WSHS families will realize they are against each other.

Nah, we’re aligned. The communities overwhelmingly believe that there is no compelling reason to move students for de minimus time differences.

You’re talking about F’ing with kids’ childhoods over a couple of minutes a day. You gotta lay off the ketamine, our kids are not your equity pawns.

I agree. No one should be moving. Get rid of Dunn loring. Lower Centerville expansion capacity to 2500 versus 3000. Use those savings to expand or update other schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

And yet, WSHS/Hunt Valley families are screaming that Lewis is 5 minutes further. Wonder when Langley and WSHS families will realize they are against each other.

Lewis is more than double the commute, not "5 minutes further"

Every neighbohood zoned to WSHS is 10 minutes or less driving time to the school, even during morning rush hour traffic.

Driving time to Lewis is 20 minutes, and even longer in the morning now that return to the office is in full effect, or when the mall traffic backs up.

The only WSHS neighborhoods within 10-15 minutes to Lewis are Daventry and the edges of Kenne Mill Elementary.

Even then, the drive is still quicker to WSHS for those two neighbohoods.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Dude, I’m not a Republican, so your argument didn’t carry any weight with me. I’m just pointing out that there is a three minute difference for middle and nine minute difference for high school. People are acting like that’sa slam dunk difference, but none of the families in the area mind at all, and the cost is de minimus.

Also, what overcrowding are you talking about? Be specific.

And yet, WSHS/Hunt Valley families are screaming that Lewis is 5 minutes further. Wonder when Langley and WSHS families will realize they are against each other.

Lewis is more than double the commute, not "5 minutes further"

Every neighbohood zoned to WSHS is 10 minutes or less driving time to the school, even during morning rush hour traffic.

Driving time to Lewis is 20 minutes, and even longer in the morning now that return to the office is in full effect, or when the mall traffic backs up.

The only WSHS neighborhoods within 10-15 minutes to Lewis are Daventry and the edges of Kenne Mill Elementary.

Even then, the drive is still quicker to WSHS for those two neighbohoods.

The SB shills are getting more and more desperate searching for pretext for their equity boundary moves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Maybe stop wasting millions of dollars on political fads (e.g., million dollar+ name changes from Woodson to ... Woodson) and DEI crap and FCPS would have more money to actually, ya know, carry out their mission of educating kids. Just a thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Was out in Loudoun earlier today and just traveled from 193/Route 7 (Dranesville) to Cooper and Langley.

Non-rush hour and perfect driving conditions.

To Cooper: 9 miles and 21 minutes

To Langley: 10 miles and 25 minutes

No doubt that trip is considerably longer during rush hour and when driving conditions are poor.

Whatever else happens with the boundary review, if there is a practical way to send those kids to a closer school, that's what FCPS should do. We are paying a lot just to allow one set of wealthy kids to attend school with other wealthy kids and no poor kids.

Just to push back against tour narrative. I live out there, and have taken to checking travel times from Forestville when the buses go by my house. The delta is 3.4 minutes longer to cooper than HMS on average and 9.8 minutes longer to Langley than HHS.

Not sure what you think it costs to employ an extra bus driver for half an hour a day, but I assure you $12 is the lowest hanging fruit that they could go after.

Get yourself a better argument, or at least admit it’s all an equity play for you.

Dude - there is a group on replying with the same argument; their goal is to get the Dems out. This was brought up before on the other forums. Certain Republicans are using the FCPS forum to foment some anger. There was even a debate to show where equity was the primary goal - it's not anywhere. The goal has been dealing with over populated schools.

Geography cannot be defeated by bussing. This is a physical limitation.

If there is a Republican plan to handle the overcrowding then let's hear it. But so far it's get the Dems out and make some deep cuts to FCPS.

Maybe stop wasting millions of dollars on political fads (e.g., million dollar+ name changes from Woodson to ... Woodson) and DEI crap and FCPS would have more money to actually, ya know, carry out their mission of educating kids. Just a thought.

You didn’t really answer PP’s question. How do we get rid of overcrowding if not boundary changes?