FCPS is turning the new high school purchased to fix crowding into an Aviation magnet school instead of a high school??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Meren’s reply to comments on FB regarding her news letter.

“ The planned opening in fall 2026 would not *require* students to attend. As such, I say in my newsletter that students would not be “assigned” to attend. I can see now how that could be confusing, but I hope this clarifies it.

While plans on identifying the boundary are expected to continue in the spring, I’ve seen the agenda and dates of Board meetings change so often during this process, that I’ll wait to see where things are at.

The Chair and Vice Chair facilitate the Board’s schedule and agenda of work, and are responsible for confirming information with the Superintendent and among Members for the whole Board to rely on. My goal throughout this process has been to relay what I know, first hand, to the best of my abilities.

Confusion continues to exemplify to me the need to slow down this approach, and I remain steadfast in not supporting assigning or requiring students to attend the Western HS in fall 2026. It seems reasonable to allow families the choice to voluntarily place their students there for available programming, but I don’t yet know what that would look like nor the cost to do so. I’m eager to know more.

I hope this is helpful.”

She is walking back her email and saying that they won’t require kids attend the new school but that it will open in 2026? That is what Reid has been saying and seems to counter her email. The confusion about the open date comes from her email, not from anything that Reid has said.

Two huge tells here:

- the second bolded part means this won’t be just another HS. They are planning to make it either a magnet or a specialized school, such as a trade school, and:

- Reid and Frisch are conspiring behind closed doors on this, and won’t even share plans with the majority of the school board.

Vote NO on the school bond issue. These officials cannot be trusted with your $$ and won’t spend it wisely.

You are reading too much into it based on your own opinions. She's saying she doesn't know what programming will be available there next year. Reid has recommended it be a traditional high school and multiple board members have come out in support of it. I don't see there being enough votes for a magnet at this point.

Meren is a jerk. She is purposely sowing confusion with her messages and then saying the confusion is the reason to slow things down. She is also claiming that the timeline for voting on programming isn't already set, when it is. She thinks if she just keeps repeating things they will somehow become reality. How did these people end up in the positions they have?

Meren is decent. She cares and takes her job seriously. The lady she replaced was awful and did nothing.

Meren’s politics are well to the left of Megan McLaughlin’s but she’s basically taken on the role of being a thorn in the superintendent’s side, which is what McLaughlin did with Brabrand.

She hates being rushed into decisions and she’s been a consistent skeptic of anything relating to the western HS because she’s felt she hasn’t had enough information to make informed decisions. People claim she’s just trying to “protect” South Lakes, but I think it’s more her unhappiness with the process and timeline.

But if the response to this is just to make Western an option school for years on end, it gets the school off to a very shaky start.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Meren’s reply to comments on FB regarding her news letter.

“ The planned opening in fall 2026 would not *require* students to attend. As such, I say in my newsletter that students would not be “assigned” to attend. I can see now how that could be confusing, but I hope this clarifies it.

While plans on identifying the boundary are expected to continue in the spring, I’ve seen the agenda and dates of Board meetings change so often during this process, that I’ll wait to see where things are at.

The Chair and Vice Chair facilitate the Board’s schedule and agenda of work, and are responsible for confirming information with the Superintendent and among Members for the whole Board to rely on. My goal throughout this process has been to relay what I know, first hand, to the best of my abilities.

Confusion continues to exemplify to me the need to slow down this approach, and I remain steadfast in not supporting assigning or requiring students to attend the Western HS in fall 2026. It seems reasonable to allow families the choice to voluntarily place their students there for available programming, but I don’t yet know what that would look like nor the cost to do so. I’m eager to know more.

I hope this is helpful.”

She is walking back her email and saying that they won’t require kids attend the new school but that it will open in 2026? That is what Reid has been saying and seems to counter her email. The confusion about the open date comes from her email, not from anything that Reid has said.

Two huge tells here:

- the second bolded part means this won’t be just another HS. They are planning to make it either a magnet or a specialized school, such as a trade school, and:

- Reid and Frisch are conspiring behind closed doors on this, and won’t even share plans with the majority of the school board.

Vote NO on the school bond issue. These officials cannot be trusted with your $$ and won’t spend it wisely.

I hope you know that you sound INSANE here. Board members and Dr. Reid have already confirmed that this is going to be a traditional high school. Any reference to programming just means that the school is going to start without upperclass-level courses, and likely without any large specialized departments (e.g. theater, art, engineering, etc.) that all normal high schools have.

As for Karl Frisch, he's not even the board chair anymore, you are so out of touch.

“ Dr. Reid” ???

What position do you hold at Gatehouse, PP ?

That is her name, isn’t it? Or do you refuse to believe that people with doctorate degrees are allowed to be called Dr? Or maybe it’s because she’s a woman?

There’s basically two populations that refuse to call me Dr. MyLastName and insist on calling me Mrs. HisLastName:

White men with lower degrees than me who feel threatened

White women who aren’t using their degrees who disapprove of my choices

Which one are you?

Most people on this board use last names without titles. It is kind of ridiculous for someone to be annoyed that you used her title, it is her title and you are discussing her in a professional light.

You left off the third group who don't know you have a PhD. I have a PhD, I use the title at work because it is appropriate there. I don't correct kids at Scouts on my kids sports teams. I don't introduce myself as Dr, I just use my first and last name. I don't see the title as all that important and I am not offended if people don't use it. The only time I push it is if a person is a jerk or I think is belittling me.

And yes, I judged the person who corrected my kid who knew them their entire life as Mr/Mrs to Dr when they earned a PhD. The kid has known you for 9 years by a certain name, they are not belittling you because they forgot that you earned a doctorate a few weeks back. Chill

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Meren’s reply to comments on FB regarding her news letter.

“ The planned opening in fall 2026 would not *require* students to attend. As such, I say in my newsletter that students would not be “assigned” to attend. I can see now how that could be confusing, but I hope this clarifies it.

While plans on identifying the boundary are expected to continue in the spring, I’ve seen the agenda and dates of Board meetings change so often during this process, that I’ll wait to see where things are at.

The Chair and Vice Chair facilitate the Board’s schedule and agenda of work, and are responsible for confirming information with the Superintendent and among Members for the whole Board to rely on. My goal throughout this process has been to relay what I know, first hand, to the best of my abilities.

Confusion continues to exemplify to me the need to slow down this approach, and I remain steadfast in not supporting assigning or requiring students to attend the Western HS in fall 2026. It seems reasonable to allow families the choice to voluntarily place their students there for available programming, but I don’t yet know what that would look like nor the cost to do so. I’m eager to know more.

I hope this is helpful.”

She is walking back her email and saying that they won’t require kids attend the new school but that it will open in 2026? That is what Reid has been saying and seems to counter her email. The confusion about the open date comes from her email, not from anything that Reid has said.

Two huge tells here:

- the second bolded part means this won’t be just another HS. They are planning to make it either a magnet or a specialized school, such as a trade school, and:

- Reid and Frisch are conspiring behind closed doors on this, and won’t even share plans with the majority of the school board.

Vote NO on the school bond issue. These officials cannot be trusted with your $$ and won’t spend it wisely.

I hope you know that you sound INSANE here. Board members and Dr. Reid have already confirmed that this is going to be a traditional high school. Any reference to programming just means that the school is going to start without upperclass-level courses, and likely without any large specialized departments (e.g. theater, art, engineering, etc.) that all normal high schools have.

As for Karl Frisch, he's not even the board chair anymore, you are so out of touch.

“ Dr. Reid” ???

What position do you hold at Gatehouse, PP ?

That is her name, isn’t it? Or do you refuse to believe that people with doctorate degrees are allowed to be called Dr? Or maybe it’s because she’s a woman?

There’s basically two populations that refuse to call me Dr. MyLastName and insist on calling me Mrs. HisLastName:

White men with lower degrees than me who feel threatened

White women who aren’t using their degrees who disapprove of my choices

Which one are you?

Most people on this board use last names without titles. It is kind of ridiculous for someone to be annoyed that you used her title, it is her title and you are discussing her in a professional light.

You left off the third group who don't know you have a PhD. I have a PhD, I use the title at work because it is appropriate there. I don't correct kids at Scouts on my kids sports teams. I don't introduce myself as Dr, I just use my first and last name. I don't see the title as all that important and I am not offended if people don't use it. The only time I push it is if a person is a jerk or I think is belittling me.

And yes, I judged the person who corrected my kid who knew them their entire life as Mr/Mrs to Dr when they earned a PhD. The kid has known you for 9 years by a certain name, they are not belittling you because they forgot that you earned a doctorate a few weeks back. Chill

OMG, that's not me you weirdo.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

DH is retired military with a respected rank. Those who knew him when, use that term or his first name. After he retired form service, some use it, most don't. He certainly does not correct people.

Demanding to be called by your title outside of workplace is pretentious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Meren’s reply to comments on FB regarding her news letter.

“ The planned opening in fall 2026 would not *require* students to attend. As such, I say in my newsletter that students would not be “assigned” to attend. I can see now how that could be confusing, but I hope this clarifies it.

While plans on identifying the boundary are expected to continue in the spring, I’ve seen the agenda and dates of Board meetings change so often during this process, that I’ll wait to see where things are at.

The Chair and Vice Chair facilitate the Board’s schedule and agenda of work, and are responsible for confirming information with the Superintendent and among Members for the whole Board to rely on. My goal throughout this process has been to relay what I know, first hand, to the best of my abilities.

Confusion continues to exemplify to me the need to slow down this approach, and I remain steadfast in not supporting assigning or requiring students to attend the Western HS in fall 2026. It seems reasonable to allow families the choice to voluntarily place their students there for available programming, but I don’t yet know what that would look like nor the cost to do so. I’m eager to know more.

I hope this is helpful.”

She is walking back her email and saying that they won’t require kids attend the new school but that it will open in 2026? That is what Reid has been saying and seems to counter her email. The confusion about the open date comes from her email, not from anything that Reid has said.

Two huge tells here:

- the second bolded part means this won’t be just another HS. They are planning to make it either a magnet or a specialized school, such as a trade school, and:

- Reid and Frisch are conspiring behind closed doors on this, and won’t even share plans with the majority of the school board.

Vote NO on the school bond issue. These officials cannot be trusted with your $$ and won’t spend it wisely.

I hope you know that you sound INSANE here. Board members and Dr. Reid have already confirmed that this is going to be a traditional high school. Any reference to programming just means that the school is going to start without upperclass-level courses, and likely without any large specialized departments (e.g. theater, art, engineering, etc.) that all normal high schools have.

As for Karl Frisch, he's not even the board chair anymore, you are so out of touch.

“ Dr. Reid” ???

What position do you hold at Gatehouse, PP ?

That is her name, isn’t it? Or do you refuse to believe that people with doctorate degrees are allowed to be called Dr? Or maybe it’s because she’s a woman?

There’s basically two populations that refuse to call me Dr. MyLastName and insist on calling me Mrs. HisLastName:

White men with lower degrees than me who feel threatened

White women who aren’t using their degrees who disapprove of my choices

Which one are you?

This is so funny.

What does gender have anything to do with it?

Nobody called Brabrand Dr. Brabrand, and nobody cared.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

Thanks, Dr. Jill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

No one cares that you have a PhD. Seriously. I have one too. Yes we worked hard for it, but it means nothing outside our workplaces. Most people I interact with outside of work don't even know unless what I do for a living somehow comes up. Our expertise does not affect the everyday person in the way an MD's expertise does. And most MD's are pretty humble too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Meren’s reply to comments on FB regarding her news letter.

“ The planned opening in fall 2026 would not *require* students to attend. As such, I say in my newsletter that students would not be “assigned” to attend. I can see now how that could be confusing, but I hope this clarifies it.

While plans on identifying the boundary are expected to continue in the spring, I’ve seen the agenda and dates of Board meetings change so often during this process, that I’ll wait to see where things are at.

The Chair and Vice Chair facilitate the Board’s schedule and agenda of work, and are responsible for confirming information with the Superintendent and among Members for the whole Board to rely on. My goal throughout this process has been to relay what I know, first hand, to the best of my abilities.

Confusion continues to exemplify to me the need to slow down this approach, and I remain steadfast in not supporting assigning or requiring students to attend the Western HS in fall 2026. It seems reasonable to allow families the choice to voluntarily place their students there for available programming, but I don’t yet know what that would look like nor the cost to do so. I’m eager to know more.

I hope this is helpful.”

She is walking back her email and saying that they won’t require kids attend the new school but that it will open in 2026? That is what Reid has been saying and seems to counter her email. The confusion about the open date comes from her email, not from anything that Reid has said.

Two huge tells here:

- the second bolded part means this won’t be just another HS. They are planning to make it either a magnet or a specialized school, such as a trade school, and:

- Reid and Frisch are conspiring behind closed doors on this, and won’t even share plans with the majority of the school board.

Vote NO on the school bond issue. These officials cannot be trusted with your $$ and won’t spend it wisely.

You are reading too much into it based on your own opinions. She's saying she doesn't know what programming will be available there next year. Reid has recommended it be a traditional high school and multiple board members have come out in support of it. I don't see there being enough votes for a magnet at this point.

Meren is a jerk. She is purposely sowing confusion with her messages and then saying the confusion is the reason to slow things down. She is also claiming that the timeline for voting on programming isn't already set, when it is. She thinks if she just keeps repeating things they will somehow become reality. How did these people end up in the positions they have?

Meren is decent. She cares and takes her job seriously. The lady she replaced was awful and did nothing.

Meren’s politics are well to the left of Megan McLaughlin’s but she’s basically taken on the role of being a thorn in the superintendent’s side, which is what McLaughlin did with Brabrand.

She hates being rushed into decisions and she’s been a consistent skeptic of anything relating to the western HS because she’s felt she hasn’t had enough information to make informed decisions. People claim she’s just trying to “protect” South Lakes, but I think it’s more her unhappiness with the process and timeline.

But if the response to this is just to make Western an option school for years on end, it gets the school off to a very shaky start.

I think you are right.

She seems very risk averse and hates to vote on something she doesn’t have full information about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

DP. I usually refer to people like you as Doctor A$$hole.

You’re so insecure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

Thanks, Dr. Jill.

Didn't she have an EdD?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

Calling someone by a title is a form of respect. Your PhD may have earned you respect among your colleagues, so they call you Dr. The rest of the people you run into on a daily basis couldn't care less, and will continue to call you by your name. Your extra years of school mean nothing to us. I call my medical doctor "Dr" because he is performing a service for me. If some rando who lives in my neighborhood wants to be called Dr. instead of Mr/Mrs. they can kick rocks.
Your PhD gets you at title in your professional setting, where it actually applies. That's it. If you try to force it anywhere else it just tells us you are pretentious and not someone we want to associate with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

Yeah, no. I earned a PhD and the title associated with my degree is Doctor. It is different than an MD but still earned.

That's like expecting everyone to call someone "Chief Executive Officer Mary" because they earned it somehow. Why do you think anyone should value the title some organization gave you over titles any other organization hands out? Oh look, it's "Eagle Scout Vance" and "Assistant to the Regional Manager Schrute." Titles for everyone!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s pretentious to use Dr. if you aren’t a medical doctor.

I think people who have done the work deserve the credit in a professional setting. If she was my child's friend's mom and insisted on being called Dr. Reid that would be a different story.