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Anonymous
Too long |
Anonymous
People always get mad on here because they think there’s too much “speculation” and that we shouldn’t talk about things until there is a decision. If those people report the thread or write to the admins enough, the admin will probably just lock/delete the thread. I’m surprised this one has lasted as long as it has honestly. |
Anonymous
There are threads in other forums with over 1000 pages so that's not it. The last one just got too off topic. |
Anonymous
When Jeff closed it, he said that the same poster had posted the recent comments. or something like that. I think that we have now come to the place where there won't be too much new information. The purchase of KAA has spurred a lot of new speculation. I do think they have to settle KAA before they go any further. I could see in that area, some rearranging of elementary school plans, as well. |
Anonymous
There is a BRAC meeting tonight, and the information shared with the BRAC should get posted shortly thereafter. Don't be surprised if they hold off on any KAA-related shifts until later. |
Anonymous
I can’t find a source, but someone mentioned earlier that Mateo Dunne anticipates KAA to be ready for the 26-27 school year. If that’s the case, I really wonder what’s the point of having this meeting if they haven’t already drafted a KAA scenario. |
Anonymous
https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fcps-acquires-king-abdullah-academy/article_e470ed8d-4caf-4333-8992-165f31313ed8.html Dunne said that the property sale is scheduled to close in August. Because of that scheduled closing date, he said, “We won’t be able to use it for this coming school year; however, we will be using it for other purposes, such as training sessions.” He said that it will open as a high school in the fall of 2026. He said the superintendent will develop and present a project plan to the public. |
Anonymous
That’s the article where he discussed turning the school into a magnet, right? |
Anonymous
No. I think that was one of the first articles and I haven't seen it lately. He mentioned in this article: Dunne said that one of FCPS’s big problems is the lack of land supply. He said that there aren’t many vacant 40-acre properties in the western half of Fairfax County. But Dunne said that FCPS obtained the property for the tax-assessed value rather than the market value. |
Anonymous
He doesn’t discuss it. In this article the suggestion it be a magnet is the desire of “some parents” in the community. Dunne said that it would cost FCPS approximately $430 million to purchase land and build a school from scratch. In the community, some parents advocate that the building be used as a second Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, which would tap advanced students for specialized education degrees. |
Anonymous
It will be very interesting to see if anything sways with the KAA purchase and their intention to open in Fall 2026 right when other boundary changes go into effect. |
Anonymous
They usually post the meeting minutes the following business day around 5pm, correct? Will be interesting to see what they change from the May maps and community feedback. |
Anonymous
Oh, it was the wtop article where Dunne was quoted: It could be a magnet school, similar to the prestigious Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Dunne said. |
Anonymous
But, that solves no problems for the need in the western part of the county. Dixit has said it is for a western high school. |
Anonymous
For sure this is not dixit’s rodeo. |