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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Attending tonight’s meeting, the Superintendent opened by addressing Hagel Circle and it looks like they’ll be making corrections to the maps to send the kids to their community school of Lorton Station vs Halley (current school) or Gunston (proposed school)[/quote]

Keep in mind, Lorton Station already has over 700 students. An additional 146 students would lead to overcrowding. Lorton Station is not their community school. Gunston was built at the time Hagel Circle was. That was the original elementary school for Hagel.

Better solution is keeping Gunston or having them go to Halley which both schools could easily handle that amount of students. Keep in mind, there is a reason why Hagel Circle was zoned for Halley, it was a capacity issue. [/quote]

Gunston is one of the oldest elementary schools in the county. It was built in the 1950s. It was one of the only schools in Lorton! That’s not relevant to today, especially when Lorton has undergone substantial development since the.  Gunston doesn’t have the capacity because they’re on a septic system that already has issues. Lorton Station has capacity for 890 students, with approximately 700 current students there is plenty of room for Hagel Circle students to attend the elementary school within walking distance of their home. Lorton Station is also an AAP center - get rid of centers and there is even more space. [/quote]

Excuse me but if there is a septic system issue, then why would they not fix it. There are already students attending the school so if there is an issue the way your portraying it out to be, then no one should go there. It definitely can be repaired.

Second, Lorton Station being walkable is not a reason why it should be chosen. There is a 35-45 min from Hagel Circle to Lorton Station. Hagel circle is entirely fenced in. Check it with google maps or any other software.

Most if not all of Lorton parents drive. Why would walking to school be so critically important. Especially to you since your Gunston parents, that walk doesn’t affect you. There are many schools which students cannot walk to, that’s why there are school buses.

You know the real reason is because it is a predominantly minority community and like at the meeting on Oct. 22nd, it’s because of the demographics and socio-economic status. Several parents that day mentioned they were afraid the school ratings would go down. Those are bigoted views and you have no right to push Fairfax county residents away from county resources.

I was present at the meeting and witnessed what was said and it was truly shocking. The interesting part is that some were subtle about their views and some were blatant. A parent online had to remind you guys that these were other parents kiddos and what the school was prepared to do to welcome them.

What a shame it was. I hope there was a video recording so everyone could see for themselves! 
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