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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I predict FCPS would choose Option B or something close to it, where the vast majority of Crossfield kids won't get moved.

Read Sample Letter #1.

[i]At a minimum, we request that the same number of boundary scenario maps be released for the Western High School as have been provided for other boundary studies. Without this, it is impossible for families to provide informed feedback. [/i]

The pro-Oakton families asked for multiple scenarios, and FCPS gave them four options.

Also from Letter 1:

[i]Finally, I respectfully request that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process until comprehensive, transparent, and equitable information is shared.[/i]

The pro-Oakton families requested that FCPS pause and slow down the Western High School boundary revision process, and FCPS responded by delaying the decision until June.

Now the pro-Oakton families are pivoting to Option B since the magnet school is off the table. Read Sample Letter #4.

[i]I urge the School Board to select Boundary Option B and to demonstrate its commitment to stability, continuity, and student-centered decision-making. [/i]

I think they are going to get what they want.

The only question is Mr. McDaniel, as he was the only one openly asking for relief to Oakton and a solution for the long ride from Crossfield to Oakton.

But for other board members, it would be an easy choice. The Western HS won't be like Justice HS, where nobody wanted to be reassigned to. Other elementary school parents, including Floris, McNair, Coates, Oak Hill, and Fox Mill parents, would actively want or not mind moving to the Western HS.
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You're under-estimating the number of Chantilly families who'd prefer to stay at Chantilly rather than move to a new school. [/quote]

Overestimating the degree to which other groups want to attend the new school is a core part of the rooted in Oakton strategy. Note they are also happy to say that the Oak Hill ES community would just be fine with getting moved to Carson and out of Franklin, so they can slide in there. [/quote]

The School Board set the parameters for the boundary study.  They should use those to set the boundaries for the new school.  This is not that hard.

I would say that most people want to stay where they are.  That is not how you do this.[/quote]

Well here are what FCPS states as their priorities for the boundary review:

1. Ensure equitable access to programs and facilities.
2. Balance available capacity to make the best use of our school facilities.
3. Establish consistent “attendance zones” by removing isolated attendance areas and reducing split feeder patterns. This would increase the likelihood that students from the same neighborhood would be assigned to the same schools which are also the closest option.
4. Minimize travel time for students.

I agree they ought to be using objective criteria and not let emotional arguments sway the decision making. The problem is they opened that can of worms with the way they’ve been conducting meetings. They are afraid of making people upset. So here we are in a situation where everyone thinks if they just complain enough they can influence the school board to do what they want. Some people didn’t learn the important lessons when they were kids that the world doesn’t revolve around them and that life isn’t always fair. Some people will be more affected by boundary changes as a result of where they live. It’s not personal. [/quote]
Yeah, the school board should just F all of their constituents raw dog.[b] They should rip kids away from their friends, teachers and schools for no compelling reason whatsoever. [/b]The school board should just teach everyone in the county a lesson that they don’t give a flying F about consistency in schools or the overall quality of FCPS.

Do you ever stop to think before you post? [/quote]

Drama queen, much? This happens all he time all over the country and somehow people manage. I mean, we moved when my kids were in elementary and middle school and they were fine, even the one that is in therapy and has a 504 for severe social anxiety. At least with boundary changes an entire group moves together. Relax, sweetie, take a Xanax.[/quote]

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