Chesterbrook Elementary Turnover

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I write to address the pressing issue of inequity in school funding within our district, particularly the deliberate underfunding and counteracting efforts that adversely affect our more affluent schools. It is time to demand accountability, fair treatment, and equal opportunities for our students.

One of the fundamental principles we must advocate for is the concept of equitable funding for schools. It is simply unjust that our more affluent schools, which contribute a significant portion of the highest taxes in the area, face intentional underfunding from the school board. We firmly believe that schools should be funded proportionally, reflecting the amount of taxes paid by each household within the high school zone.

Furthermore, the deliberate counteracting of our efforts to fill the funding gap is deeply troubling. Our parents have consistently gone above and beyond by contributing their personal resources, engaging in fundraising activities, and supporting the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). These efforts should be commended, not hindered by the school board's actions. It is unjust and unacceptable that our hard work is met with deliberate barriers and attempts to undermine our ability to bridge the funding gap.

We firmly believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background or the affluence of their school, deserves access to a quality education. However, achieving true equity does not mean dragging down our more affluent schools. It means ensuring that all schools, regardless of their economic demographics, receive the necessary resources and support to provide an excellent education to their students. It is through equal and fair funding that we can achieve this goal, fostering an environment of educational excellence for all.

To the parents of our more affluent schools, we extend our deepest appreciation and admiration for your unwavering commitment. Your resilience in the face of deliberate underfunding and counteracting efforts is remarkable. It is through your dedication, financial contributions, and advocacy that our children receive the educational opportunities they deserve. We stand together in demanding the fair treatment and equal opportunities our students are entitled to.

To the school board, we urge you to uphold the principles of fairness and equal access to education. It is your duty to ensure that schools are funded equitably, in alignment with the taxes paid by households within each high school zone. We demand transparency, accountability, and an end to the deliberate underfunding and counteracting efforts that perpetuate inequity in our district.

Together, let us continue our fight for a just and equitable education system that benefits all students, regardless of their school's economic background. Our united voices can bring about the change and accountability we seek.

In unity and with unwavering resolve

Dude, I think you posted on the wrong thread. But this is some BS.

IKR? Lol.

[Anonymous]

I count 11 that I know of leaving our school, Hunt Valley. Seems like a lot to me.

[Anonymous]

10-12 is a pretty low amount for the average FCPS school tbh. When you look at the vacancies website, know that one posting can actually represent several vacancies of that kind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:10-12 is a pretty low amount for the average FCPS school tbh. When you look at the vacancies website, know that one posting can actually represent several vacancies of that kind.

Yup

[Anonymous]

Take a look at the employee engagement survey and compare results to other schools in the region. Low employee engagement results and new hires being new to fcps is generally a sign that people are leaving because of leadership.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10-12 is a pretty low amount for the average FCPS school tbh. When you look at the vacancies website, know that one posting can actually represent several vacancies of that kind.

Yup

I just saw the expanded version of vacancies. Buckle up! A lot of SPED teachers and IA's resigned. This year was too much with compensatory on top of all the other issues in FCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10-12 is a pretty low amount for the average FCPS school tbh. When you look at the vacancies website, know that one posting can actually represent several vacancies of that kind.

Yup

It’s a lot for schools that typically lose only a handful each year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:10-12 is a pretty low amount for the average FCPS school tbh. When you look at the vacancies website, know that one posting can actually represent several vacancies of that kind.

Yup

It’s a lot for schools that typically lose only a handful each year.

My school already has three resident teachers for next year.....

[Anonymous]

Teachers just got a 3% raise which will probably mean no raise of any significance for several years. Teachers who have been teaching more than a few years have had their pay Frozen several times. So even with the 3% raise they're not making anywhere close what they should be which also affects retirement. This makes it very easy to leave.

[Anonymous]

FCPS just made the Washington Post for sending out an email to teachers on the last day of school saying what a great job they did and here's a gift card. It ended up being a phishing scam directly created by fcps for teachers to see on their last day with students.
There are still innumerable vacancies and they thought this was appropriate. That tells you a lot right there about the thinking. I predict will be a lot more people leaving next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FCPS just made the Washington Post for sending out an email to teachers on the last day of school saying what a great job they did and here's a gift card. It ended up being a phishing scam directly created by fcps for teachers to see on their last day with students.
There are still innumerable vacancies and they thought this was appropriate. That tells you a lot right there about the thinking. I predict will be a lot more people leaving next year.

What? I don’t understand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:FCPS just made the Washington Post for sending out an email to teachers on the last day of school saying what a great job they did and here's a gift card. It ended up being a phishing scam directly created by fcps for teachers to see on their last day with students.
There are still innumerable vacancies and they thought this was appropriate. That tells you a lot right there about the thinking. I predict will be a lot more people leaving next year.

What? I don’t understand.

It was a phishing training e-mail the likes of which they send several times a year to train staff on being on their guard about actual phishing e-mails. Yes, it was mean, but would you rather get that or get an actual phishing e-mail like that resulting in a cyber attack? Real scammers aren't going to care about your feelings. IT was doing its job.

[Anonymous]

No one is saying there shouldn't be training, but in a year where they're losing teachers literally every day, they should have picked another day besides the last day of school to say great job and have it be a scam. Lots of teachers are on their way out and the most common thing that they say is that they're treated with more respect once they leave. This does not help. FCPS recognizes that retaining teachers is a problem and yet they still do this.

[Anonymous]

If McLean were a Class-2 city within Fairfax County, comparable to Falls Church City which is in Arlington County, then McLean would have its own schools. McLean will not be allowed to incorporate though, as the state/local politics will not allow it. So one can either move house, accept the current reality, or switch to a private school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If McLean were a Class-2 city within Fairfax County, comparable to Falls Church City which is in Arlington County, then McLean would have its own schools. McLean will not be allowed to incorporate though, as the state/local politics will not allow it. So one can either move house, accept the current reality, or switch to a private school.

Poor poor McLean. There is a poster who is just totally miserable that her poor poor children are forced to go to such a terrible, awful school. We're all so sad for them.