Kyle McDaniel Sued & Accused of Embezzlement

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Anonymous wrote:Another article - this time in WUSA-9.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/fairfax-county-virginia-northern-sued-fligth-school-kyle-mcdaniel-blue-label-aviation/65-0cbc9a62-2197-4b9c-a0b7-1d4f371b7fa3

How has he not at least been put on leave if absence or whatever the right term would be for a Board member who is potentially conflicted out. Fully acknowledging he may prevail in court but in meantime he is in charge of BUDGET- in any other private or public company they would have said need to pull from duties until suit is over. How has he not been pulled off yet to sit out until suit over and name cleared?

I don’t think anyone has identified an existing mechanism to put him on leave of absence. He could be lobbied behind the scenes to resign, allow his role as budget chair to be reassigned, or recuse himself from all SB business until the allegations are resolved.

But one very possible result is that this lawsuit settles out of court before it goes to trial. In that case there wouldn’t be a finding whether he embezzled from his employer or not. In that case, the lawsuit goes away but people never get comfort that he didn’t engage in wrongdoing. Can’t imagine we’d really want him still on the board in that scenario.

If you don't want him on the board, start the withdrawal petition. This is actually one of the few times I could see a judge finding for the petitioners.

Do you mean a formal recall?

Well, no. That is time intensive AF. He needs those who have his ear to tell him he’s become an albatross for the entire SB.

Yes, and the point is if people don't care enough for that...they don't care enough.

Nope. The state legislature made it very difficult to unseat elective officials. Just because they adopted laws to protect themselves doesn’t mean someone alleged to have embezzled from his employer - which is fraud - should be on the budget committee of a school board with a $4B budget.

Yeah, well see that means there's still no consequence to the SB. Because they know the bar is set too high for anyone to do anything. The other option I guess is to make them pariahs in FCDC, but how are you accomplishing that when Frisch has the big purse?

You have to give them consequences or they won't do anything. Bad press usually works for Gatehouse, but I don't know if that's enough for the SB.

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Anonymous wrote:Another article - this time in WUSA-9.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/fairfax-county-virginia-northern-sued-fligth-school-kyle-mcdaniel-blue-label-aviation/65-0cbc9a62-2197-4b9c-a0b7-1d4f371b7fa3

How has he not at least been put on leave if absence or whatever the right term would be for a Board member who is potentially conflicted out. Fully acknowledging he may prevail in court but in meantime he is in charge of BUDGET- in any other private or public company they would have said need to pull from duties until suit is over. How has he not been pulled off yet to sit out until suit over and name cleared?

I don’t think anyone has identified an existing mechanism to put him on leave of absence. He could be lobbied behind the scenes to resign, allow his role as budget chair to be reassigned, or recuse himself from all SB business until the allegations are resolved.

But one very possible result is that this lawsuit settles out of court before it goes to trial. In that case there wouldn’t be a finding whether he embezzled from his employer or not. In that case, the lawsuit goes away but people never get comfort that he didn’t engage in wrongdoing. Can’t imagine we’d really want him still on the board in that scenario.

If you don't want him on the board, start the withdrawal petition. This is actually one of the few times I could see a judge finding for the petitioners.

Do you mean a formal recall?

Well, no. That is time intensive AF. He needs those who have his ear to tell him he’s become an albatross for the entire SB.

Yes, and the point is if people don't care enough for that...they don't care enough.

Nope. The state legislature made it very difficult to unseat elective officials. Just because they adopted laws to protect themselves doesn’t mean someone alleged to have embezzled from his employer - which is fraud - should be on the budget committee of a school board with a $4B budget.

Yeah, well see that means there's still no consequence to the SB. Because they know the bar is set too high for anyone to do anything. The other option I guess is to make them pariahs in FCDC, but how are you accomplishing that when Frisch has the big purse?

You have to give them consequences or they won't do anything. Bad press usually works for Gatehouse, but I don't know if that's enough for the SB.

Well, they should remove him as Chair of Budget. Even the appearance of evil is troubling.

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Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

Party loyalty overrides decency and common sense in both parties. We saw it with most of the board members going along with Karl Frisch’s massive waste of over $85 million of taxpayer money on Dunn Loring ES, and we see it again with the milquetoast response to the McDaniel embezzlement allegations.

Of course, on the national stage, the cowardly Republicans who constantly suck up to wanna-be dictator Trump are demonstrating similar cowardice, with far more significant consequences.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

Can you share the School Board statement? I only saw mcdaniel’s and fcps’s.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

Can you share the School Board statement? I only saw mcdaniel’s and fcps’s.

The Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) is not independent from FCPS. Instead, the FCSB is responsible for setting general school policy and ensuring the proper administration and operation of FCPS, a branch of the Fairfax County government. 

The FCPS Superintendent leads the school district, providing overall leadership and strategic direction in conjunction with the School Board, ensuring efficient and effective operation of education and administrative functions. 

I hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

Can you share the School Board statement? I only saw mcdaniel’s and fcps’s.

The Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) is not independent from FCPS. Instead, the FCSB is responsible for setting general school policy and ensuring the proper administration and operation of FCPS, a branch of the Fairfax County government. 

The FCPS Superintendent leads the school district, providing overall leadership and strategic direction in conjunction with the School Board, ensuring efficient and effective operation of education and administrative functions. 

I hope this helps.

DP. Or, stated differently, the “FCPS” statement wouldn’t have gone out without Frisch’s input. That wouldn’t prevent other SB members issuing separate statements, which they’ve done from time to time (for example, R. Anderson, Dunne, and McElveen put out a separate statement about Reid’s handling of the Hayfield situation), but I think this is a situation where they’d be more likely to speak to McDaniel individually behind the scenes than put out a public statement. They can’t all counsel him privately at the same time given the open meeting laws.

Be that as it may, he’s damaged goods and he taints the entire SB unless he comes up with something convincing soon that establishes it’s his business partner who is in the wrong, not him.

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For all those wondering why he doesn't resign - why should he? Thanks to people like Trump and Santos, its been proven that any elected official just needs to deny deny deny and refuse to leave. Refuse to be shamed or bow to the people saying you should have the morals or ethical wherewithall to "do what's right." Just stay in your position until someone finds a way to force you out. That seems to be the new way.

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Anonymous wrote:For all those wondering why he doesn't resign - why should he? Thanks to people like Trump and Santos, it’s been proven that any elected official just needs to deny deny deny and refuse to leave. Refuse to be shamed or bow to the people saying you should have the morals or ethical wherewithall to "do what's right." Just stay in your position until someone finds a way to force you out. That seems to be the new way.

He’s facing a lawsuit seeking over $500,000 in damages. Given that he’s clearly no Trump, he might want to focus his attention on resolving that lawsuit, not mundane school board matters. No wonder he didn’t really pay any attention to the last CIP. He had a big personal debt to repay or get sued.

Seriously, the “what-aboutism” is predictable, but it doesn’t mean he should stay in office. But maybe those who see him as an “ally” will keep offering up the excuses.

[Anonymous]

Another local publication picking up on the embezzlement allegations against Kyle McDaniel

https://northernvirginiamag.com/news/2025/04/07/fairfax-county-school-board-member-kyle-mcdaniel-sued-for-embezzling-175k/

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Anonymous wrote:For all those wondering why he doesn't resign - why should he? Thanks to people like Trump and Santos, it’s been proven that any elected official just needs to deny deny deny and refuse to leave. Refuse to be shamed or bow to the people saying you should have the morals or ethical wherewithall to "do what's right." Just stay in your position until someone finds a way to force you out. That seems to be the new way.

He’s facing a lawsuit seeking over $500,000 in damages. Given that he’s clearly no Trump, he might want to focus his attention on resolving that lawsuit, not mundane school board matters. No wonder he didn’t really pay any attention to the last CIP. He had a big personal debt to repay or get sued.

Seriously, the “what-aboutism” is predictable, but it doesn’t mean he should stay in office. But maybe those who see him as an “ally” will keep offering up the excuses.

Maybe that's why the Great Falls Citizens Association got so upset they kicked out the president and secretary over a $5k donation to FairFACTS Matters. That money might better be spent buying favor from a desperate McDaniel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

I find myself wondering where are all the, "There are never just a few bad apples", crowd from just a few years ago. The whole board needs to answer for this if they just let it slide.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

I find myself wondering where are all the, "There are never just a few bad apples", crowd from just a few years ago. The whole board needs to answer for this if they just let it slide.

They already did. They support McDaniel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

His first term (2 school boards ago) McElveen was actually the most liberal school board member.

Now, he is the most moderate, even though he hasn't changed politically and has likely moved slightly to the left.

How far radical our school board has become.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Recognizing that the Daily Wire is a rag, the allegations in this article that School Board member Kyle McDaniel has been sued for embezzlement by his former employer (with allegations he spent embezzled funds both on strip clubs and his School Board campaign) seem credible.
It appears he needs to provide a thorough rebuttal of the allegations or resign. This is simply unacceptable behavior, if true.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/fairfax-school-board-member-embezzled-strip-clubs?row=0&elementPosition=0&rowType=Vertical+List&author=Luke+Rosiak&title=Fairfax+County+School+Board+Member+Embezzled+Corporate+Funds+For+Strip+Clubs+And+Campaign%2C+Lawsuit+Says&category=News

Isn’t there anyone on the FCPS school board who is not a criminal or villain ?

Perhaps a handful are just utterly incompetent? Also, I think Mcelveen is the most moderate, and I’m not offended by him.

The fact that the entire School Board agreed to release a laissez-faire statement regarding the accusations against McDaniel tells us there is NOT a single member on the board - and that would include McElveen- who is either competent, or intolerant of criminals and villains.

Can you share the School Board statement? I only saw mcdaniel’s and fcps’s.

The Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) is not independent from FCPS. Instead, the FCSB is responsible for setting general school policy and ensuring the proper administration and operation of FCPS, a branch of the Fairfax County government. 

The FCPS Superintendent leads the school district, providing overall leadership and strategic direction in conjunction with the School Board, ensuring efficient and effective operation of education and administrative functions. 

I hope this helps.

No, not really. FCPS put out a statement through its communications team. The School Board has put out statements specifically from them in the past. I guess they didn’t this time. That doesn’t mean they aren’t okay with the FCPS statement. It just means they didn’t feel a need to put out their own statement. And Frisch is chair but he’s not in charge of the school board. It’s not like the board of supervisors. The chair of the school board doesn’t have any greater authority than the other members. Just more responsibility for scheduling.

[Anonymous]

Did they cancel SB meeting tomorrow night? It's not in the normal place on the website. It was there this morning.