APS budget is unacceptable

[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!

I'm fine with advocating for more revenue from the CB, but not via 2.5% tax increase. Not everybody in this County can afford the yearly increase in taxes (whether by property assessment values and/or tax rate). The County needs to adjust its budget and consider a budget with APS needs in mind. And both County and APS need to scale back on what they consider "must haves."

[Anonymous]

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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?

Don't you know? Because it will start the whole APE ranting again.

[Anonymous]

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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?

I'm not speaking for any group - just for myself and any community member who wants to see our schools properly funded.

[Anonymous]

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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?

Don't you know? Because it will start the whole APE ranting again.

Is APE pushing Youngkin for more funding?

[Anonymous]

The 3.3% increase in staff salary is BS in my opinion. It’s a step, and a one percent COLA. A step should be a given for a year of experience. It’s really 1%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The 3.3% increase in staff salary is BS in my opinion. It’s a step, and a one percent COLA. A step should be a given for a year of experience. It’s really 1%

We will lose many great teachers to neighboring FCPS, where they’re now paying more.

[Anonymous]

I don’t care if the teachers get their increase but it shouldn’t come at the expense of services for students. So, tax increase.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t care if the teachers get their increase but it shouldn’t come at the expense of services for students. So, tax increase.

Your school system is only as good as its teachers. What “services” are more important than the teachers in the classrooms?

[Anonymous]

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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?

I'm not speaking for any group - just for myself and any community member who wants to see our schools properly funded.

the blurb you posted says "we" so apparently you are speaking for a group, i asked which one and you won't say

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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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?

Don't you know? Because it will start the whole APE ranting again.

Is APE pushing Youngkin for more funding?

good question, maybe the APEs will answer, we know they're on here

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

I'm not speaking for any group - just for myself and any community member who wants to see our schools properly funded.

the blurb you posted says "we" so apparently you are speaking for a group, i asked which one and you won't say

No. I don’t speak for any group. I copied the text from a neighbor. Not big conspiracy here, bro.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

Don't you know? Because it will start the whole APE ranting again.

Is APE pushing Youngkin for more funding?

good question, maybe the APEs will answer, we know they're on here

Have they covered it in their newsletter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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?

I'm not speaking for any group - just for myself and any community member who wants to see our schools properly funded.

the blurb you posted says "we" so apparently you are speaking for a group, i asked which one and you won't say

No. I don’t speak for any group. I copied the text from a neighbor. Not big conspiracy here, bro.

DP. So I guess the real question is who wrote the message you posted? What people are asking is, who is the "we" that wrote the plea?

[Anonymous]

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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?

Don't you know? Because it will start the whole APE ranting again.

Is APE pushing Youngkin for more funding?

good question, maybe the APEs will answer, we know they're on here

Of course they're not. They supported him and support his tax cuts.

[Anonymous]

What is the 2.5¢ tax Duran is asking for?

APS is very well funded already. They just WASTE those funds on unnecessary programs and positions. Get rid of Syphax bloat. Cut Outdoor Lab. Cut the 80/20 immersion program back to 50/50 if it’s more expensive. Get rid of ALL the option schools if they’re more expensive to run than neighborhood schools. FFS, get rid of iPads in K-5, switch to Chromebooks for 6-12.