Can I sue Callie Oettinger?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let’s say you go to the ATM and withdraw $500, but the machine accidentally gives you $50k. Do you take it home or do you go into the bank and let them know? What would you do and why?

If you take the money home and the bank finds out because you told your neighbors what the ATM did, what would happen?

Do you and the neighbors then sue the bank?

That's not what happened, you requested 50K and it gave you 50k

I was going off posts from early in this thread, from which it seemed she was given more info than requested. Admittedly I have a lot of catching up to do on this topic.

She did receive more than she requested. As soon as she realized this she should have notified FCPS and deleted the files.

Instead, she shared the data and published some portion of it WITHOUT CONSENT FROM OTHER PARENTS.

100% unethical.

She violated the privacy of thousands of families. The emotional damages could be quite costly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m sure you are used to insulting others to make yourself feel right and smart.

Yes, I am smart two. So are all the other licensed, qualified teachers who devote themselves to educating our future and your children. Teachers want to teach and NO they don’t see themselves as “government”- they see themselves as teachers. Unfortunately, they can’t TEACH because condescending, untrusting, anti-government, know-it-alls do not think educators are intelligent or doing the right thing. Parents take out their anger and misguided political crossfire out on school staff and on this forum. Foia is one thing. Abuse of foia and FERPA is another. You appear to miss that point. The parents making foia/ferpa requests are the fox news, right wing, anti-government crew who are in denial about their child's profile and are upset about not getting their way.

But please go on and support those who abuse foia/ferpa. Go on attacking the public school system because its not perfect, and just ignore all the great things our school system does. Keep the blinders on and carry on with "FCPS is the worst." Just don't be surprised when your child's "teachers" are not real teachers because they have all quit, and young adults refuse to enter the field or work for FCPS. Parents like you are a huge part of the problem.

New thread because it's clear that Callie Oettinger did nothing wrong from a legal perspective.
I am a parent that utilizes the FERPA process ,my legal right ,now on a regular basis to track and trend my FCPS students.
I had trusted for many years the data that was given to me however it did not match my. own. observations as my child. with dyslexia was unable. to demonstrate the. progress. FCPS. was claiming outside of the school setting at home, church, scouts.
When I exercised my first FERPA I was shocked at the data that was "cherry picked" to be "strengths based "only data sharing. The weak areas were.never shared verbally, in reports or IEP goal report.Total gaslighting. I then did a deeper additional FERPA for more in depth info including emails and it became clear there was intentional withholding of information and even worse lack of evidence based intervention.
I now trust there is full transparency because it was promised and is law, however VERIFY through FERPA requests on a regular basis. I will continue because each request gas yielded essential information inyentionally withheld or "accidentallly" forgotten.
Each and every request has also included other childrens private protected information. Maybe I even have YOUR childs information ?? If you are at my childrens school I am quite certain I do !!!! I used to tell FCPS but it got old when they did not alert the parents as required. I stopped notifying them when it became clear it happens EVERY time. Callie was never the problem. Her sharing of this FCPS problem will hopefully lead to change in process.
Unknowlegable, self important educators , ignorant teachers like the one that posted the quote are also the problem.YOUR incompetence is very clear in my FERPA data. If you are indeed smart, I encourage you to take advantage of the wonderful free continuing education opportunities provided by FCPS and take personal professional responsibility and perhaps refresh your knowledge on Literacy both Math and English because student outcomes are linked to teacher knowlege. Apparently you are not quite as smart as you believe you are because FCPS literacy and math outcome data especially for those who learn differently are abysmal. I really hope that you do because we need more and I am truly appreciative of smart educators with integrity and evidence based knowlege. Thank you to those that do.
https://www.doe.virginia.gov/programs-services/student-services/student-records
https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/ferpa.index.htm

Thanks for the self-defense, Callie. I hope you get sued.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a high schooler and have not had a good experience with a sped teacher or an admin ever. Like I am not sure why fcps is rated as a good school district. The only reason we have stayed is because my child has good friends and we feel like that is important given all the other challenges. I am going to do a FERPA request and see what information has been hidden from us.

Can we go back to the post about families still not being reimbursed? That is so bad on fcps.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I am writing to you all as an independent investigator, not associated with Callie Oettinger or FCPS. Here are the facts:

Callie Oettinger received sensitive student records from FCPS through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This release, which included confidential student information, seems to have been a mistake by FCPS. Oettinger, upon discovering the extent of this oversight, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and took steps to inform some of the affected parents. This incident highlights issues with FCPS's management of sensitive information (source: The 74, Yahoo News).

In another development, Oettinger and Debra Tisler were involved in legal proceedings with the FCPS School Board after sharing documents they obtained via FOIA requests. These documents, which they shared only after redacting sensitive information, led to a court ruling affirming that the documents were obtained lawfully and the school board could not demand their retraction (source: National Review, Reason.com).

Furthermore, there have been multiple Department of Justice investigations into FCPS's mishandling of funds and special education requirements. These investigations, along with the controversy surrounding the release of sensitive student information, suggest challenges in accountability and transparency within the district.

The overall performance and rating of FCPS have also been under scrutiny. Concerns have been raised about its management, especially in the context of post-2000 performance and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues underscore the importance of maintaining high standards in our education systems and ensuring that they are held accountable for their actions and decisions.

It's clear that there is a need for continued scrutiny and advocacy to ensure that public school systems like FCPS are transparent, responsible, and responsive to the needs of all students, particularly those requiring special education services.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am writing to you all as an independent investigator, not associated with Callie Oettinger or FCPS. Here are the facts:

Callie Oettinger received sensitive student records from FCPS through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. This release, which included confidential student information, seems to have been a mistake by FCPS. Oettinger, upon discovering the extent of this oversight, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights and took steps to inform some of the affected parents. This incident highlights issues with FCPS's management of sensitive information (source: The 74, Yahoo News).

In another development, Oettinger and Debra Tisler were involved in legal proceedings with the FCPS School Board after sharing documents they obtained via FOIA requests. These documents, which they shared only after redacting sensitive information, led to a court ruling affirming that the documents were obtained lawfully and the school board could not demand their retraction (source: National Review, Reason.com).

Furthermore, there have been multiple Department of Justice investigations into FCPS's mishandling of funds and special education requirements. These investigations, along with the controversy surrounding the release of sensitive student information, suggest challenges in accountability and transparency within the district.

The overall performance and rating of FCPS have also been under scrutiny. Concerns have been raised about its management, especially in the context of post-2000 performance and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These issues underscore the importance of maintaining high standards in our education systems and ensuring that they are held accountable for their actions and decisions.

It's clear that there is a need for continued scrutiny and advocacy to ensure that public school systems like FCPS are transparent, responsible, and responsive to the needs of all students, particularly those requiring special education services.

So glad you’re on the case, random independent investigator!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a high schooler and have not had a good experience with a sped teacher or an admin ever. Like I am not sure why fcps is rated as a good school district. The only reason we have stayed is because my child has good friends and we feel like that is important given all the other challenges. I am going to do a FERPA request and see what information has been hidden from us.

Can we go back to the post about families still not being reimbursed? That is so bad on fcps.

We must be freaks because we have been very happy with all but one teacher throughout DC's FCPS carreer. The teachers and administrators have been attentive, caring and protective of DC. We never expected FCPS to turn DC into a typical child. We are fine with researching programs at NOVA instead of bragging at parties about UVA vs Tech.
(That one teacher we were not happy with was a burn-out who needed to get out of teaching.)

[Anonymous]

An innocent event? Also, "forgot" her recording device after an IEP meeting and then posted transcript. All of this ultimately hurts the students just to advance an agenda.

[Anonymous]

If you voted for this cast of clowns on the FCPS school board, you are reaping what you sowed.
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/styles/superhero/public/media/superhero/121923_7579%20SB%20Group%20Final%20WEB3.jpg?h=80cfc552&itok=iki1PNuj

[Anonymous]

In the realm of truth, where battles are fought,
Stands Callie, a warrior with courage unbought.
With FOIA and FERPA, her weapons and shields,
She challenges FCPS, where darkness conceals.
Through transparency's lens, she unveils the lies,
Unyielding in her quest, she fearlessly defies.
Praise to Callie, a beacon of light,
For challenging the warped, with all her might

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the realm of truth, where battles are fought,
Stands Callie, a warrior with courage unbought.
With FOIA and FERPA, her weapons and shields,
She challenges FCPS, where darkness conceals.
Through transparency's lens, she unveils the lies,
Unyielding in her quest, she fearlessly defies.
Praise to Callie, a beacon of light,
For challenging the warped, with all her might

[Anonymous]

There is a difference between FERPA and FOIA.

Oettinger received the documents under FERPA during a review of her child’s education records. As a retired FCPS teacher, I know FCPS doesn't appropriately manage and secure student records.

Here is a link to the FCPS records management manual where it's clear that FCPS filed to follow their own process and policy mandated under federal and state law.
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/Management%20of%20the%20Student%20Scholastic%20Record.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a high schooler and have not had a good experience with a sped teacher or an admin ever. Like I am not sure why fcps is rated as a good school district. The only reason we have stayed is because my child has good friends and we feel like that is important given all the other challenges. I am going to do a FERPA request and see what information has been hidden from us.

Can we go back to the post about families still not being reimbursed? That is so bad on fcps.

We must be freaks because we have been very happy with all but one teacher throughout DC's FCPS carreer. The teachers and administrators have been attentive, caring and protective of DC. We never expected FCPS to turn DC into a typical child. We are fine with researching programs at NOVA instead of bragging at parties about UVA vs Tech.
(That one teacher we were not happy with was a burn-out who needed to get out of teaching.)

That's so nice for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a high schooler and have not had a good experience with a sped teacher or an admin ever. Like I am not sure why fcps is rated as a good school district. The only reason we have stayed is because my child has good friends and we feel like that is important given all the other challenges. I am going to do a FERPA request and see what information has been hidden from us.

Can we go back to the post about families still not being reimbursed? That is so bad on fcps.

We must be freaks because we have been very happy with all but one teacher throughout DC's FCPS carreer. The teachers and administrators have been attentive, caring and protective of DC. We never expected FCPS to turn DC into a typical child. We are fine with researching programs at NOVA instead of bragging at parties about UVA vs Tech.
(That one teacher we were not happy with was a burn-out who needed to get out of teaching.)

I think you are weird for responding to a comment on reimbursement. Your comment has nothing to do with Callie or with reimbursement. It's just a humble brag for no reason so you have your own way of bragging yourself.

[Anonymous]

https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/EComplaint%20form%20FERPAv2018.pdf
See Below -
“Instructions: The United States Department of Education’s (Department) Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) reviews, investigates, and processes complaints of alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); 20 U.S.C. 1232(g), (h) and 34 CFR part 99. FERPA is a Federal law which affords parents certain rights with regard to their children’s education records. The term “education records” is defined under FERPA, with certain exclusions, as those records that are directly related to a student and which are maintained by an educational agency (e.g., a school district) or institution (e.g., a school or postsecondary institution), or by a party acting for the agency or institution, to which funds have been made available under any program administered by the Secretary of Education.
These rights include the right to inspect and review their children’s education records, the right to seek to have their education records amended, the right to have some control over the disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in their education records, and, the right to file a written complaint with FPCO regarding an alleged violation of FERPA. Once a student reaches 18 years of age or begins attending a postsecondary institution, he or she becomes an “eligible student,” and all of the parent’s rights under FERPA transfer to the student.“

See below the FCPS manual for management of student records-

https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/Management%20of%20the%20Student%20Scholastic%20Record.pdf

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you voted for this cast of clowns on the FCPS school board, you are reaping what you sowed.
https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/styles/superhero/public/media/superhero/121923_7579%20SB%20Group%20Final%20WEB3.jpg?h=80cfc552&itok=iki1PNuj

And yet they were way better than the alternatives. Want better SB members? Find some candidates who aren't RWNJ crazies.