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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A contrarian viewpoint, but what the hell, I don't give a funk. Yes, without the letter c.

As a parent of a former FCPS student who intentionally pulled them out to go out to private -- I am absolutely horrified at what is going on at FCPS. I don't care about the quality of the teachers, or the incompetence of the principals, or any of the many, many issues that FCPS has. The bottom line is that FCPS is a failing institution. I am reaching a point where I simply cannot imagine sending my child there.

Why? How about these examples. Not anecdotal, but an obvious and damning set of actual incidents in the last year alone:

1. The horrible and barbaric seclusion/restraint practices at some schools. Watch the video in this article. Would you send your child, particularly if they are considered special needs and have an IEP, to FCPS? https://wamu.org/story/19/03/21/video-this-is-what-seclusion-looks-like-at-one-fairfax-county-school/

2. Sexual predators at SACCs and other programs? Sure, you'll find that at FCPS. It's not that hard. How about this fine Fairfax County employee, Rolly Hammond, who sexually abused at least two children at the West Springfield ES allegedly for YEARS? That's not days or months, folks. Not just one child. At least two kids. Under his care at a SACC. For YEARS. http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/west-springfield-elementary-school-daycare-worker-charged-with-sexual-battery/article_3007836c-5246-11e9-83cf-c331a9c52154.html

And look! Even after being arrested, this fine human being is STILL listed on the SACC staff website for West Springfield ES. How helpful and considerate of the school district. Why don't you drop him a line, you'll find his email address on the page. https://westspringfieldes.fcps.edu/resources/parent-handbook/school-age-child-care-sacc

3. And oh yes, speaking of SACC, the parents of a 9 year old boy child who died at the Franconia ES SACC are suing FCPS for negligence. How did he die at the SACC, which is supposed to take care of kids? Read and find out. https://patch.com/virginia/kingstowne/family-boy-killed-franconia-school-sue-report

Again, not anecdotal. The above incidents are just from the last 12 months. There is a pattern here. A pattern of systematic negligence, abuse, injury, trauma, and death at the hands of FCPS.

Does that sound a tad dramatic? Perhaps. Then again, maybe ask the parents of the children who were sexually abused by Mr. Hammond. Or the parents of the children who urinated and defecated on themselves while in seclusion day after day in a cinder block closet.

So yes, FCPS can go f*ck itself. This time with the C. I would advise any parents who are considering sending your children there to seriously reconsider. [/quote]

Listen to me you sensationalist piece of crap - look more closely at the story - no where does it say that Rolly Hammond sexually abused children *at* West Springfield. That is because there is no indication that it happened at the school. Don't get me wrong, it is still horrific and gut-wrenching, but it didn't happen on the campus of the school. I know because I am a parent of a child at SACC WSES right now and we met with the police. So please, this is obviously none of your business. As you say, your child does not even go to a FCPS school, let alone WSES. So if you are just writing this to give yourself some metaphorical pat on the back because you enjoy the suffering of others, then you are sick and have too much time on your hands. Please crawl back under your rock and stay there.[/quote]

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