FCPS is turning the new high school purchased to fix crowding into an Aviation magnet school instead of a high school??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one in the area served by Carson or Franklin is on the BRAC committee. They have had no say in the KAA portion. I don't know who on the Region 5 proposed otherwise, but it is not anyone in the area that would be served by KAA.

It’s the Democratic groups that are pushing for it to be a magnet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one in the area served by Carson or Franklin is on the BRAC committee. They have had no say in the KAA portion. I don't know who on the Region 5 proposed otherwise, but it is not anyone in the area that would be served by KAA.

Everyone in the county is paying for KAA and entitled to have an opinion about its future use, especially given the broader implications that affect other areas.

You’re also allowed to have a different view. It’s not like every community in other pyramids is fully represented by their BRAC members.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one in the area served by Carson or Franklin is on the BRAC committee. They have had no say in the KAA portion. I don't know who on the Region 5 proposed otherwise, but it is not anyone in the area that would be served by KAA.

It’s the Democratic groups that are pushing for it to be a magnet.

For people who push "equity" it is kind of ironic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:No one in the area served by Carson or Franklin is on the BRAC committee. They have had no say in the KAA portion. I don't know who on the Region 5 proposed otherwise, but it is not anyone in the area that would be served by KAA.

It’s the Democratic groups that are pushing for it to be a magnet.

What does that even mean? Most of the county is Democratic.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No one in the area served by Carson or Franklin is on the BRAC committee. They have had no say in the KAA portion. I don't know who on the Region 5 proposed otherwise, but it is not anyone in the area that would be served by KAA.

It’s the Democratic groups that are pushing for it to be a magnet.

What does that even mean? Most of the county is Democratic.

Is there a link to these groups you’re referring to with posts or statements?

[Anonymous]

Fairfax County Federation is pushing for a magnet. They have a lot of influence and I'm pretty sure they are mostly Democrats--though it is "non-partisan."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fairfax County Federation is pushing for a magnet. They have a lot of influence and I'm pretty sure they are mostly Democrats--though it is "non-partisan."

The only outside group that has a lot of influence on the School Board is the Fairfax County Democratic Committee.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Fairfax County Federation is pushing for a magnet. They have a lot of influence and I'm pretty sure they are mostly Democrats--though it is "non-partisan."

The only outside group that has a lot of influence on the School Board is the Fairfax County Democratic Committee.

True, but most of Federation's leadership are Dem donors.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Region 5 goes from Loudoun county line out 50 to beltway. Is anyone from 20171 on BRAC? Don't think so. KAA 8s in 20171.

Doesn't seem fair.

Therein lies the problem. There is no one from 20171 representing our families on the BRAC. Instead they gave organizations that pretend to represent FCPS families extra seats, when we all know that they are JUST representing Great Falls and Oakton.

Yes, the person who said they don't want their kids taken out of Chantilly is missing the point. I agree the families in the area who attend Chantilly would be happy to stay there--it is close--but they would be happy to have a school that is even closer.

No one in the KAA area that I can find is on BRAC.

I googled the names. I may not be 100% correct on locations as people may move, etc. and I could not find addresses for all of them.

Westfield reps live well on the south side of 50--no where near KAA.
Chantilly reps live on the south end of Chantilly boundary,
Oakton reps do not live in this area either. Appear to live near Oakton High School..
South Lakes reps appear to live in Reston which is not in Carson boundary--at least I don't think any live in Carson boundary.

There may be reps on BRAC from organizations who do live in this area, but I do not know of any.

So, are the decisions about KAA leaving out the opinions and wishes of those who most need and want it?

So, unless

Very few students from Carson go to SLHS. It is the Fox Mill kids, which is around 80 kids, and some kids from Floris. It might be 160 kids from Carson that go to SLHS and I think that is pretty high.

The families we know at Chantilly want to stay at Chantilly but screwing over the entire area and trying to push a magnate school and not making KAA a neighborhood school is wrong. I would hope that there is serious push back on this idea. If they move the four schools whose base school is Carson, Fox Mill, Floris, McNair, and Coates you would have a good mix for KAA.

You are missing Crossfield. Crossfield is the only school whose base is Carson but whose HS is Oakton. Fox Mill Kids should move to Hughes and stay at South Lakes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fairfax County Federation is pushing for a magnet. They have a lot of influence and I'm pretty sure they are mostly Democrats--though it is "non-partisan."

They are not influential. They wrote a bunch of long resolutions or letters but no one listens. And they’re not partisan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Region 5 goes from Loudoun county line out 50 to beltway. Is anyone from 20171 on BRAC? Don't think so. KAA 8s in 20171.

Doesn't seem fair.

Therein lies the problem. There is no one from 20171 representing our families on the BRAC. Instead they gave organizations that pretend to represent FCPS families extra seats, when we all know that they are JUST representing Great Falls and Oakton.

Yes, the person who said they don't want their kids taken out of Chantilly is missing the point. I agree the families in the area who attend Chantilly would be happy to stay there--it is close--but they would be happy to have a school that is even closer.

No one in the KAA area that I can find is on BRAC.

I googled the names. I may not be 100% correct on locations as people may move, etc. and I could not find addresses for all of them.

Westfield reps live well on the south side of 50--no where near KAA.
Chantilly reps live on the south end of Chantilly boundary,
Oakton reps do not live in this area either. Appear to live near Oakton High School..
South Lakes reps appear to live in Reston which is not in Carson boundary--at least I don't think any live in Carson boundary.

There may be reps on BRAC from organizations who do live in this area, but I do not know of any.

So, are the decisions about KAA leaving out the opinions and wishes of those who most need and want it?

So, unless

Very few students from Carson go to SLHS. It is the Fox Mill kids, which is around 80 kids, and some kids from Floris. It might be 160 kids from Carson that go to SLHS and I think that is pretty high.

The families we know at Chantilly want to stay at Chantilly but screwing over the entire area and trying to push a magnate school and not making KAA a neighborhood school is wrong. I would hope that there is serious push back on this idea. If they move the four schools whose base school is Carson, Fox Mill, Floris, McNair, and Coates you would have a good mix for KAA.

You are missing Crossfield. Crossfield is the only school whose base is Carson but whose HS is Oakton. Fox Mill Kids should move to Hughes and stay at South Lakes.

I think you are wrong. I know many who would be delighted--although they do like Chantilly, they don't like splitting the neighborhood as planned by THRU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fairfax County Federation is pushing for a magnet. They have a lot of influence and I'm pretty sure they are mostly Democrats--though it is "non-partisan."

They are not influential. They wrote a bunch of long resolutions or letters but no one listens. And they’re not partisan.

They have a spot on the BRAC, and the board members seem inclined to make the new school a magnet or academy. They might have more influence than you think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Region 5 goes from Loudoun county line out 50 to beltway. Is anyone from 20171 on BRAC? Don't think so. KAA 8s in 20171.

Doesn't seem fair.

Therein lies the problem. There is no one from 20171 representing our families on the BRAC. Instead they gave organizations that pretend to represent FCPS families extra seats, when we all know that they are JUST representing Great Falls and Oakton.

Yes, the person who said they don't want their kids taken out of Chantilly is missing the point. I agree the families in the area who attend Chantilly would be happy to stay there--it is close--but they would be happy to have a school that is even closer.

No one in the KAA area that I can find is on BRAC.

I googled the names. I may not be 100% correct on locations as people may move, etc. and I could not find addresses for all of them.

Westfield reps live well on the south side of 50--no where near KAA.
Chantilly reps live on the south end of Chantilly boundary,
Oakton reps do not live in this area either. Appear to live near Oakton High School..
South Lakes reps appear to live in Reston which is not in Carson boundary--at least I don't think any live in Carson boundary.

There may be reps on BRAC from organizations who do live in this area, but I do not know of any.

So, are the decisions about KAA leaving out the opinions and wishes of those who most need and want it?

So, unless

Very few students from Carson go to SLHS. It is the Fox Mill kids, which is around 80 kids, and some kids from Floris. It might be 160 kids from Carson that go to SLHS and I think that is pretty high.

The families we know at Chantilly want to stay at Chantilly but screwing over the entire area and trying to push a magnate school and not making KAA a neighborhood school is wrong. I would hope that there is serious push back on this idea. If they move the four schools whose base school is Carson, Fox Mill, Floris, McNair, and Coates you would have a good mix for KAA.

You are missing Crossfield. Crossfield is the only school whose base is Carson but whose HS is Oakton. Fox Mill Kids should move to Hughes and stay at South Lakes.

No one who could go to Carson and Oakton should go to Hughes and South Lakes. Honestly, fight for your kids. -Hughes MS teacher

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Region 5 goes from Loudoun county line out 50 to beltway. Is anyone from 20171 on BRAC? Don't think so. KAA 8s in 20171.

Doesn't seem fair.

Therein lies the problem. There is no one from 20171 representing our families on the BRAC. Instead they gave organizations that pretend to represent FCPS families extra seats, when we all know that they are JUST representing Great Falls and Oakton.

Yes, the person who said they don't want their kids taken out of Chantilly is missing the point. I agree the families in the area who attend Chantilly would be happy to stay there--it is close--but they would be happy to have a school that is even closer.

No one in the KAA area that I can find is on BRAC.

I googled the names. I may not be 100% correct on locations as people may move, etc. and I could not find addresses for all of them.

Westfield reps live well on the south side of 50--no where near KAA.
Chantilly reps live on the south end of Chantilly boundary,
Oakton reps do not live in this area either. Appear to live near Oakton High School..
South Lakes reps appear to live in Reston which is not in Carson boundary--at least I don't think any live in Carson boundary.

There may be reps on BRAC from organizations who do live in this area, but I do not know of any.

So, are the decisions about KAA leaving out the opinions and wishes of those who most need and want it?

So, unless

Very few students from Carson go to SLHS. It is the Fox Mill kids, which is around 80 kids, and some kids from Floris. It might be 160 kids from Carson that go to SLHS and I think that is pretty high.

The families we know at Chantilly want to stay at Chantilly but screwing over the entire area and trying to push a magnate school and not making KAA a neighborhood school is wrong. I would hope that there is serious push back on this idea. If they move the four schools whose base school is Carson, Fox Mill, Floris, McNair, and Coates you would have a good mix for KAA.

You are missing Crossfield. Crossfield is the only school whose base is Carson but whose HS is Oakton. Fox Mill Kids should move to Hughes and stay at South Lakes.

No one who could go to Carson and Oakton should go to Hughes and South Lakes. Honestly, fight for your kids. -Hughes MS teacher

What exactly are you trying to say here?