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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This purchase is a coup for Fairfax County.  This will be the nicest public school facility (of its size) in the County, perhaps in the entire State.  The original build cost was around $100M (excluding $15+M in other improvements).  If the FCPS tried to build something similar (they wouldn’t have, it’s too nice), I suspect it would have cost us taxpayers closer to $200M.[/quote]

Arlington’s Wakefield was more expensive (adjusting for inflation), and likely has the nicest gym and pool of any public or private high school in the state. [b]But yes, KAA sets the bar much higher for FCPS. I certainly hope future facilities will be constructed to the same level in terms of design and amenities.[/b] For a wealthy area taxpayers deserve better facilities. Just go to any other nice suburb outside of Philly, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, etc.  They are leagues ahead of what FCPS typically builds. [/quote]

there is a reason for that. kaa students and staff and faculty took care of the building.  because it was loved. [/quote]

Oh, nonsense. How ridiculous. [/quote]

Please show me any other kid who feels a sense of ownership over their school building, even after they graduate.   these kaa kids were stewards over their building treating it with alot of love and care. if you get over your negativity, you may actually agree.  its in excellent condition because it was always treated with immense care. no graffiti, no wear and tear.  you are hard pressed to find that anywhere else in public schools. I'm sorry its the truth. that building was so loved by a very large community. 
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