School bonds on November ballot
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Anonymous
To the extent bond proceeds are ever “earmarked” they were earmarked for a “Fairfax/Oakton ES.” In getting that money reallocated it’s likely Karl Frisch asked division counsel to jump through some hoops to conclude a school in Dunn Loring instead could still be characterized as a “Fairfax” elementary school. Otherwise it starts to seem like taxpayers were fraudulently induced to vote for a bond referendum. But the bigger issue is that, if a school wasn’t needed at Blake Lake, then it shouldn’t have been built there, but there also should have been a candid discussion with local residents in western Providence about the implications. Instead, Frisch’s actions guarantee families will be sending their kids to a very big Mosaic ES for many years, decades will pass before anyone ever considers a new ES in Fairfax/Oakton again, and a school that isn’t needed at the Dunn Loving site will get built just to put the final nail in the coffin with respect to Blake Lane. They could have had a bonfire and burned the $60M in cash, and it would still be less disruptive than the Dunn Loring boondoggle will be. Many kids in the Marshall pyramid will be redistricted from schools that are under capacity, and an elementary school closer to the growth in Tysons will also end up getting deferred for many years. But that’s a reason to replace or recall Frisch, not prevent other schools from getting renovated. |
Anonymous
You don’t get it. They aren’t putting McLean on the list, not now and not in five years. The process is perverted by political interests and MHS doesn’t get through. We need an objective process based on capacity, facility condition and other relevant things. Not a school board member forcing one school to jump the line because it serves their interests. |
Anonymous
They are supposed to be working with a firm to come up with an updated renovation queue. It’s just that there’s no sense of urgency about it. They’ll spend years talking about the relevant criteria, and then years evaluating schools pursuant to the new criteria, and then another year discussing whether the evaluations were fair. None of this matters if you recently got a top-dollar renovation or are about to get one. But it doesn’t do much for the schools that have been neglected from an investment perspective. |
Anonymous
Oh Mclean bathroom mommy, I knew you'd show up here! |
Anonymous
What part do you need further elaboration on, that I will vote against school bonds, or that I will vote for Bartkowski for School Board because, among other good things, he will do something about the overcrowding at McLean HS? My first assertion is clear: I will be exercising my right to vote. As for Bartkowski, I’ll leave this here for you: https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Bartkowski |
Anonymous
What’s he going to do about the overcrowding? Be specific. You won’t answer, which is why Bartkowski’s odds of getting elected currently are slim to none. |
Anonymous
Did you even bother to read the above article?? He's absolutely right. FCPS has wasted millions on administrative buildings rather than needed renovations and construction. They are wasteful spendthrifts and apparently, so are you. This is why I will definitely be voting Republican this November. "The FCPS ending balance has increased from $140M in FY2018 to $331M in FY2023, even though it had 8,000 fewer students. That’s a $190M increase that should have been returned to the taxpayer but failing that, could have been spent on renovations and construction instead of selling bonds." |
Anonymous
Exactly. |
Anonymous
Broken.Record. |
Anonymous
You just copied and pasted your response at 14:16. DP |
Anonymous
Yes. Because it was the exact same sentiment expressed up thread. |
Anonymous
I asked about that point earlier in the thread. W wonder if that amount reflects multi year deseral covid relief money. Those grants were meant to be spread over three years so would look like they were leftover when they aren’t. I don’t know if that is what explains the amount but I am curious. |
Anonymous
That's what these people don't understand. All of the capital improvement meetings are open and accept public comment - submit your opinions there instead of on DCUM. |
Anonymous
I don't understand this issue with Blake Lane. The community was so opposed to the new school. If the school isn't wanted, why would it be built? |
Anonymous
Almost. They led people to believe they were going to renovate and re-open the old Dunn Loring school. There was no need for a new ES there but at least it sounded environmentally friendly. But now their plan is to tear down the existing building and build a brand-new elementary school, which still isn’t needed at that location. It’s total stupidity courtesy of Karl Frisch, who really does not deserve another term. Sabio may not be a great candidate but he hasn’t wasted $60M in taxpayer money like Frisch. |