Playing Poker with Federal Funding

[Anonymous]

If the parents on this thread (and around the country) showed the same outrage for school shootings maybe school shootings would not be as prevalent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the parents on this thread (and around the country) showed the same outrage for school shootings maybe school shootings would not be as prevalent.

Same core issue, mental illness. Except for the 0.018% of the population born intersex there should not be an issue on which sports team to play on or which locker room to use.

In my high school there were scores of guns in teachers and students cars, particularly during hunting season. Not once did a gun leave those cars and be used in anger against a student or teacher.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If the parents on this thread (and around the country) showed the same outrage for school shootings maybe school shootings would not be as prevalent.

Same core issue, mental illness. Except for the 0.018% of the population born intersex there should not be an issue on which sports team to play on or which locker room to use.

In my high school there were scores of guns in teachers and students cars, particularly during hunting season. Not once did a gun leave those cars and be used in anger against a student or teacher.

I'm not a "gun" person. But, PP is right. It's not the guns. The guy on the train in Charlotte did not have a gun.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-arlington-school-lawsuits-title-xi-funding-freeze-suspends-bathroom-locker-room-virginia-federal-court-judge-school-court-document-fourth-circuit-appeals-supreme-court

Was this house counsel or outside counsel that FCPS used to get the case tossed.

Just wasting time and money that could be used for instruction or mold remediation. SC is going to side with 11th circuit en banc ruling.

It was the outside counsel that FCPS paid $U2 million last year lol

Are you kidding?

Doing everything over again in the correct venue better be free.

I mean it's not like going to traffic court over an immigration issue but WTF? Who the heck is the lawyer? Reid's nephew?

What is the correct venue?

The case was tossed out because the court in which it was filed (Eastern District of Virginia) found it did not have jurisdiction over the matter. In other words, it was the wrong court in which to file the complaint. The ruling was without prejudice and doesn't prevent APS and FCPS from refiling in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which handles disputes over monies owed by the federal government (it's where disputes over government contracts typically are filed) or seeking appeal to the Fourth Circuit.

I assume the lawyers for APS and FCPS knew before filing that there was a good chance the district court would dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, but thought it was their best shot if they were trying to get an order quickly to compel the federal government to keep the money flowing. The Eastern District has a longstanding reputation for ruling quickly.

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Anonymous wrote:https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-arlington-school-lawsuits-title-xi-funding-freeze-suspends-bathroom-locker-room-virginia-federal-court-judge-school-court-document-fourth-circuit-appeals-supreme-court

Was this house counsel or outside counsel that FCPS used to get the case tossed.

Just wasting time and money that could be used for instruction or mold remediation. SC is going to side with 11th circuit en banc ruling.

It was the outside counsel that FCPS paid $U2 million last year lol

Are you kidding?

Doing everything over again in the correct venue better be free.

I mean it's not like going to traffic court over an immigration issue but WTF? Who the heck is the lawyer? Reid's nephew?

What is the correct venue?

The case was tossed out because the court in which it was filed (Eastern District of Virginia) found it did not have jurisdiction over the matter. In other words, it was the wrong court in which to file the complaint. The ruling was without prejudice and doesn't prevent APS and FCPS from refiling in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which handles disputes over monies owed by the federal government (it's where disputes over government contracts typically are filed) or seeking appeal to the Fourth Circuit.

I assume the lawyers for APS and FCPS knew before filing that there was a good chance the district court would dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, but thought it was their best shot if they were trying to get an order quickly to compel the federal government to keep the money flowing. The Eastern District has a longstanding reputation for ruling quickly.

I’m sure they advised Reid/ SB of this as well, and they chose to spend the money on lawyer fees anyway knowing this would be the outcome. Terrible stewards of money meant for children’s education.

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Anonymous wrote:https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-arlington-school-lawsuits-title-xi-funding-freeze-suspends-bathroom-locker-room-virginia-federal-court-judge-school-court-document-fourth-circuit-appeals-supreme-court

Was this house counsel or outside counsel that FCPS used to get the case tossed.

Just wasting time and money that could be used for instruction or mold remediation. SC is going to side with 11th circuit en banc ruling.

It was the outside counsel that FCPS paid $U2 million last year lol

Are you kidding?

Doing everything over again in the correct venue better be free.

I mean it's not like going to traffic court over an immigration issue but WTF? Who the heck is the lawyer? Reid's nephew?

What is the correct venue?

The case was tossed out because the court in which it was filed (Eastern District of Virginia) found it did not have jurisdiction over the matter. In other words, it was the wrong court in which to file the complaint. The ruling was without prejudice and doesn't prevent APS and FCPS from refiling in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which handles disputes over monies owed by the federal government (it's where disputes over government contracts typically are filed) or seeking appeal to the Fourth Circuit.

I assume the lawyers for APS and FCPS knew before filing that there was a good chance the district court would dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction, but thought it was their best shot if they were trying to get an order quickly to compel the federal government to keep the money flowing. The Eastern District has a longstanding reputation for ruling quickly.

Shouldn't a law firm as expensive as the one FCPS regularly uses to sue others and to fight special ed parents be at a minimum competent enough to file in the correct court?

Our school board gives them millions of dollars each year.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If the parents on this thread (and around the country) showed the same outrage for school shootings maybe school shootings would not be as prevalent.

Same core issue, mental illness. Except for the 0.018% of the population born intersex there should not be an issue on which sports team to play on or which locker room to use.

In my high school there were scores of guns in teachers and students cars, particularly during hunting season. Not once did a gun leave those cars and be used in anger against a student or teacher.

No, many just waited until they left school and used them in violence against their family and/or girlfriends.

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Anonymous wrote:https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-arlington-school-lawsuits-title-xi-funding-freeze-suspends-bathroom-locker-room-virginia-federal-court-judge-school-court-document-fourth-circuit-appeals-supreme-court

Was this house counsel or outside counsel that FCPS used to get the case tossed.

Just wasting time and money that could be used for instruction or mold remediation. SC is going to side with 11th circuit en banc ruling.

It was the outside counsel that FCPS paid $2 million last year lol

Are you kidding?

Doing everything over again in the correct venue better be free.

I mean it's not like going to traffic court over an immigration issue but WTF? Who the heck is the lawyer? Reid's nephew?

What is the correct venue?

In the end there is no correct venue. VA law has stipulated a protected class of gender identity which cannot stand.

Advocates of gender identity continue to point out its fluid nature, hence it is not immutable and thus cannot be a protected class. The 4th circuit mistakenly or intentionally reaffirmed the notion that gender identity is a protected class.

The 11th circuit ruled correctly on the issue. FCPS and the rest of the NOVA counties have no case.

Schools can take other action to ensure the safety of all concerned but Title IX remains the law of the land and FCPS policy is in violation of that law.

And, therein lies the problem. So many questions:

Is there a policy to determine who is and who is not trans? Does it depend on the day (gender fluid)? What about "non binary? Do they choose one bathroom or just use the closest?

This is not intended to be provacative, but there are so many questions about this. Those boys in Loudoun did not want a girl in their locker room. Of course, the bio girl claims to be "trans boy/man."

Whatever you think about tolerance, this is a very confusing issue.

Young children in the bathroom does not concern me. I am a little more concerned about middle school kids. I've known some mddle school boys who could think it is a big "joke" to go in a girls' bathroom. What do you do then? How do you determine a genuine trans girl vs a pretend one?

As for locker rooms and sports. My personal opinion is that it is crystal clear. Boys with male parts do not belong in girls' sports or locker rooms. Period.

There are extremely minimal cases of people “pretending” to be trans.

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Anonymous wrote:https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-county-arlington-school-lawsuits-title-xi-funding-freeze-suspends-bathroom-locker-room-virginia-federal-court-judge-school-court-document-fourth-circuit-appeals-supreme-court

Was this house counsel or outside counsel that FCPS used to get the case tossed.

Just wasting time and money that could be used for instruction or mold remediation. SC is going to side with 11th circuit en banc ruling.

It was the outside counsel that FCPS paid $2 million last year lol

Are you kidding?

Doing everything over again in the correct venue better be free.

I mean it's not like going to traffic court over an immigration issue but WTF? Who the heck is the lawyer? Reid's nephew?

What is the correct venue?

In the end there is no correct venue. VA law has stipulated a protected class of gender identity which cannot stand.

Advocates of gender identity continue to point out its fluid nature, hence it is not immutable and thus cannot be a protected class. The 4th circuit mistakenly or intentionally reaffirmed the notion that gender identity is a protected class.

The 11th circuit ruled correctly on the issue. FCPS and the rest of the NOVA counties have no case.

Schools can take other action to ensure the safety of all concerned but Title IX remains the law of the land and FCPS policy is in violation of that law.

And, therein lies the problem. So many questions:

Is there a policy to determine who is and who is not trans? Does it depend on the day (gender fluid)? What about "non binary? Do they choose one bathroom or just use the closest?

This is not intended to be provacative, but there are so many questions about this. Those boys in Loudoun did not want a girl in their locker room. Of course, the bio girl claims to be "trans boy/man."

Whatever you think about tolerance, this is a very confusing issue.

Young children in the bathroom does not concern me. I am a little more concerned about middle school kids. I've known some mddle school boys who could think it is a big "joke" to go in a girls' bathroom. What do you do then? How do you determine a genuine trans girl vs a pretend one?

As for locker rooms and sports. My personal opinion is that it is crystal clear. Boys with male parts do not belong in girls' sports or locker rooms. Period.

There are extremely minimal cases of people “pretending” to be trans.

All trans people are pretending to be something they are not.

[Anonymous]

https://www.fcps.edu/news/media-statement-fairfax-county-public-schools

They are appealing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.fcps.edu/news/media-statement-fairfax-county-public-schools

They are appealing.

Good god - how much $ are they wasting?!

[Anonymous]

From Reid’s memo - “These vital federal funds that remain at risk support food and nutrition services, as well as staffing cafeterias. Other funding supports services and instruction for students with disabilities, aims to improve student achievement, enhances technical education, promotes teacher development, and funds community education programs.”.

Yet we will continue to spend money that could be used to pay for these services as well as direct educational cost on attorneys in a losing effort because we cannot be wrong. Oh the arrogance, oh the stupidity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.fcps.edu/news/media-statement-fairfax-county-public-schools

They are appealing.

Reid and the FCPS school board are appealing?

[Anonymous]

Also in today’s headlines: “Supreme Court won’t block transgender student’s use of school bathroom”

Reid and company could also reasonably believe that these matters will be decided by the Supreme Court before FCPS suffers any real funding impacts.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/10/supreme-court-transgender-civil-rights-bathroom/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also in today’s headlines: “Supreme Court won’t block transgender student’s use of school bathroom”

Reid and company could also reasonably believe that these matters will be decided by the Supreme Court before FCPS suffers any real funding impacts.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/10/supreme-court-transgender-civil-rights-bathroom/

Didn’t block it because it didn’t meet the standards for emergency relief.

It emphasized that the denial of South Carolina’s emergency application is “not a ruling on the merits of the legal issues presented in the litigation.”

“Rather, it is based on the standards applicable for obtaining emergency relief from this Court,” the unsigned order read.

Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch would have granted the application, the order says.