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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm unaware of an organized advocacy group web-site that promotes simply good governance.  There are numerous advocacy groups for specific objectives including the name change for Stewart (pro and con), classroom size, Special Education (and in the past for later start times, full day pre-K etc).  The business group roundtables, chambers of commerce, and citizen associations and home-owners associations are still largely unorganized and not focused on the core weaknesses at the School Board.  FCTA does some research and advocacy on school issues.  There are facebook groups organized to promote specific (generally "social") issues.  Even certain ethnic communities are organized to promote specific issues of interest.  There is recognition by some of the Supervisors of the problems with FCPS.  The Fairfax County Democrats are clearly focused on maintaining preferential compensation perks.  The Fairfax County Republicans are largely dis-organized when it comes to school issues.  There are numerous task forces and citizen participation on various committees working for the school system but they are largely unorganized.

Perhaps a "clearinghouse" web site that could communicate clear, unbiased information about FCPS, and improve dialogue among interested parties could be useful.  It would be a significant effort/cost to build and maintain such a site. With the elections approaching in 2019 it might be a good time to undertake such an effort.  It's clear from this dialogue (and many others) that there is a need for some oversight/balance on the school board.  Encouraging/demanding respect for process, transparency and accountability are absolutely necessary to ensure that FCPS and Fairfax County continue to thrive and attract and retain residents and business. [/quote]

Why does it need to be a "clearinghouse" website when there are other tools (maybe a Facebook group?) available at low/no cost?

ITA on the transparency issue.

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