APS budget is unacceptable

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alright…. let’s talk about it. I’m a high school teacher. Now, we’ve got more security, an intervention counselor, a Dean of Students (discipline is their job)… and things are worse than they were before. Before, when we had ONE SRO. Yes… The kids were scared of him. They knew he could actually do something, unlike these other folks. They were scared into behaving. It worked, and it was maybe 1/5 of the costs now.

I’m a parent and I 100% support this.

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None of the MANY new jobs created has made schools better

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Alright…. let’s talk about it. I’m a high school teacher. Now, we’ve got more security, an intervention counselor, a Dean of Students (discipline is their job)… and things are worse than they were before. Before, when we had ONE SRO. Yes… The kids were scared of him. They knew he could actually do something, unlike these other folks. They were scared into behaving. It worked, and it was maybe 1/5 of the costs now.

What do the deans of students do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

APS should do an address check of all the kids at Wakefield. Definitely abuse going on there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

APS should do an address check of all the kids at Wakefield. Definitely abuse going on there.

The check at 8th grade is a good start, they should add one in 11th

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

There have always been a very small handful (usu middle or upper middle class) Alexandria students at Wakefield, including now. This has been done all according to APS policy. So nothing to see there. But yes a residency check should be done at all the high schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

There have always been a very small handful (usu middle or upper middle class) Alexandria students at Wakefield, including now. This has been done all according to APS policy. So nothing to see there. But yes a residency check should be done at all the high schools.

What do you mean, they pay tuition?

[Anonymous]

Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

[Anonymous]

Thank you. Please post some talking points/bullets if you have them for us to advocate to County Board. If we are going to keep increasing density in the county (missing middle, affordable housing) we sure as heck need to increase support for schools!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

who is "we"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:ACPS stopped sending kids to TJ about 12 years ago. Every time the budget comes up there is an outcry that schools aren’t funded enough or well enough. So kids not going to TJ won’t fix a budget issue.

TJ limits the number of kids surrounding counties and cities can send. And then each county or city limits the budget allocated so further limiting the number of slots. APS could reduce their slots at TJ but it’s maybe it’s a case of you give them up you don’t get them back. Also I think it goes unnoticed by FCPS parents a lot of the time that slots at TJ are taken up by out of county students (exception is London) That could become a new cause celebre for some parents though and who knows maybe Fairfax reduces the slots, charges even more or eliminates them

It might be once the career center is finished then they plan would be for APS to drop their slots.

Maybe APS can raise some money by offering a select number of slots to Alexandria City residents to attend APS and then charge the City tuition or heck even the parents. Non religious private high schools close to Alexandria city are not exactly plentiful. Wakefield can be offered at a discount. APS overcrowds the schools anyways what’s another 10 students here and there ?

. Yes, I’m sure Wakefield is full of Alexandria students , and that’s got to FULLY STOP.

There have always been a very small handful (usu middle or upper middle class) Alexandria students at Wakefield, including now. This has been done all according to APS policy. So nothing to see there. But yes a residency check should be done at all the high schools.

Which policy is that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

who is "we"?

APS community members who want our schools to have proper funding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

who is "we"?

APS community members who want our schools to have proper funding.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

who is "we"?

APS is asking the community to beg the county to raise taxes for more money for aps

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Advocate to the County and State to Increase APS Funding

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for FY 2025 focuses on a 3.3% increase in compensation for staff, maintenance of core needs, and significant cuts as we work to close a $29.5 million gap.

The County’s budget process is underway. We urge all to advocate to the County to pass a 2.5 cent tax increase to support our schools. There are two upcoming opportunities to advocate for schools. Make your voices heard!

Public Hearing at 7 p.m., on April 2 and April 4.
Members of the public who wish to sign-up to speak at a budget public hearing can do so online.
All work sessions and public hearings are open to the public and will be live-streamed and broadcast on Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
Budget wrap-up session on April 11, from 3-5 p.m.
Final budget decisions will be made during the April 16 budget mark-up session, from 3-5 p.m. This will be the last meeting before board members vote to formally adopt the final budget on April 20.

Anyone can advocate by attending the hearing or by writing to the County Board at [e-mail]. All are also encouraged to advocate to the State to increase funding for APS – the current budget proposed by the Governor cuts APS. Contact the Governor today!

who is "we"?

APS community members who want our schools to have proper funding.

Ok, so you don't want to say what group wrote that? Why not?