School bonds on November ballot

[Anonymous]

I have seen a lot of threads and posts about the school board election, but there is also a very important bond referendum on our ballot this November!

The bonds are slated to provide funds for the construction of seven elementary schools, renovations for eight elementary schools and one middle school, and three modular relocations, as well as security improvements.

My elementary school is on deck to get a renovation, so I'm telling all my neighbors and PTA friends to VOTE YES on our public school facilities.

I want to hear every school board candidate's position on the bond. The Fairfax GOP just published an article in opposition, which is absolutely repugnant considering they constantly complain about the modulars and out-of-date buildings.
https://www.fcps.edu/Bond2023

https://fairfaxgop.org/reasons-to-oppose-the-fairfax-2023-435m-school-bond-referendum/

[Anonymous]

Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

Not voting for other kids to get a renovation because your kids aren't is a very McLean parent attitude.

[Anonymous]

A few years ago voters approved a new elementary school for the Fairfax/Oakton area. The current school board voted to move these voter approved funds to re-open the Dunn Loring school which is not needed. This has turned into a $60 million waste of taxpayer dollars. Until the school board can show that they will be a good steward of taxpayer dollars and follow through on voter approved projects I will be voting "No".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A few years ago voters approved a new elementary school for the Fairfax/Oakton area. The current school board voted to move these voter approved funds to re-open the Dunn Loring school which is not needed. This has turned into a $60 million waste of taxpayer dollars. Until the school board can show that they will be a good steward of taxpayer dollars and follow through on voter approved projects I will be voting "No".

There was never a specific site determined when the bond appeared on the ballot in 2019. Blake Lane residents were so opposed to the construction of an unnecessary school there, that the board had to find another site in the Providence district.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

+1

[Anonymous]

Regarding his statement about leftover FCPS money, I wonder if that includes federal Covid grant money that was designed to be spent over three years so would necessarily look like a large balance.

[Anonymous]

I will be voting no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

Not voting for other kids to get a renovation because your kids aren't is a very McLean parent attitude.

FYI- Parents at McLean HS have witnessed helplessly for years how our tax money has gone to update and expand Title 1 schools for years; to replace names of “White oppressors” to more progressive ones; to push green initiatives at schools (car chargers, anyone?), all the while we watch our kids constantly breathing VOC’s from pesticides; material used for repairing and patching ceiling tiles or faulty plumbing, or eating in hallways or stairs due to an overcrowded cafeteria, not to mention barely making it to their classes on time due to impassable hallways!

The only positive thing of that facility has been to have been run by the best school principal and her tireless school support staff.

Your response is so typical of people who feel entitled to many benefits without contributing to anything. Parents in McLean HS who pay property taxes are not free loaders and have the right to expect better for our children than what we have gotten so far, but I guess you think we should vote to continue paying more taxes so your kids can be at facilities with healthier IAQ and more decent space, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

Not voting for other kids to get a renovation because your kids aren't is a very McLean parent attitude.

Knee jerk stupidity. Look into how overdue MHS is for a renovation, how crowded it is, and how the county keeps green lighting development that will add to school crowding before you issue another thoughtless and uninformed statement like that.

[Anonymous]

Remember: tax dollars are not able to be used on school construction/renovations. That money comes from bonds.

[Anonymous]

I wish we could outsource administration of renovations and bond use so elected officials pandering to some constituencies don’t get to direct it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Remember: tax dollars are not able to be used on school construction/renovations. That money comes from bonds.

+1. Voting yes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Remember: tax dollars are not able to be used on school construction/renovations. That money comes from bonds.

and how are these bonds paid for....with Tax Dollars.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe I will vote yes when I finally see any movement on McLean HS getting a renovation.

Not voting for other kids to get a renovation because your kids aren't is a very McLean parent attitude.

Knee jerk stupidity. Look into how overdue MHS is for a renovation, how crowded it is, and how the county keeps green lighting development that will add to school crowding before you issue another thoughtless and uninformed statement like that.

Lol. They kind of have a point though. Just because you're not getting a renovation means you're going to vote against other people getting renovations? There is nothing we can do about that. I would love for my kid's school to get a renovation, but that doesn't mean I'm going to vote against these other schools.