Anonymous
08/08/2025 14:48
Subject: FCPS Boundary Review - New Maps
Is there a way to get in touch with Region 5 reps? I really want to understand where they get off making gibberish priorities like that and ignoring more pressing needs for the region.
Anonymous
08/08/2025 14:47
Subject: Re:FCPS Boundary Review - New Maps
What the FOIA documents revealed
• Inventory exists. The County’s Facilities Management Department keeps a list of under-used or vacant public properties—some large enough for a new school.
Please note: I've never seen anything about a county facility in the 20171 area large enough for a new school.
Please show your work.
Anonymous
08/08/2025 14:44
Subject: FCPS Boundary Review - New Maps
[/b]Anonymous wrote:No. Not promoting Langley hate at all. But, the comment was made on here that Region 5 should have expressed more concern about KAA. I live in KAA area, Region 5 and I agree. But, pp a few pages back was blaming the Region 5 comment on this area. And,this area has no rep that I am aware of on the BRAC committee.
And, it does appear to be the Langley people most against the KAA purchase. That is not speculation.
I have never suggested or promoted that Forestville should move to Herndon. However, there are plenty of people on here who have suggested that my neighborhood move to Herndon (thirty minutes away) rather than have a new high school. Since FairFACTs matters has promoted the idea that FCPS use existing facilities, I can only assume that is where the comment originates.
1) You can’t say “it does appear to be” and then the next sentence say “That is not speculation” because that is quite literally speculation. Textbook definition.
2) [b]Can you point us to FFM promoting using existing facilities? I don’t remember ever hearing that being a platform of theirs.
This was posted on Nextdoor by a Great Falls member of FairFacts Matter who sits on the BRAC committee:
"FCPS School Board Skips Public Input, Buys Private Academy While County Sits on Surplus Infrastructure
Hi neighbors —
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response from the Department of Planning & Development’s Schools Committee turned up Planning Commission materials that, to my knowledge, have never been shared with the wider community. After reading them, I’m concerned the School Board’s vote to purchase the former King Abdullah Academy (KAA) in Herndon appears to have moved forward without a complete, data-driven public discussion.
What the FOIA documents revealed
• Inventory exists. The County’s Facilities Management Department keeps a list of under-used or vacant public properties—some large enough for a new school.
• FCPS left out. When a site is declared surplus, a memo goes to other County agencies, but Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) isn’t on the distribution list.
• First right of refusal. State law lets the Board offer surplus land to FCPS—after holding a public hearing.
Despite this, none of the surplus inventory was discussed before last night’s vote to purchase KAA (at least not in public forum).
What the community still hasn’t seen
1. County-wide capacity analysis showing KAA was the most urgent need.
2. Cost comparison of renovating surplus sites versus buying KAA.
3. Equity and location review explaining how a Herndon site best serves students across Fairfax.
4. Long-range enrollment outlook, given declining birth rates and possible shifts in federal employment - was this still needed. (Yes, FCPS does projections, but I have not seen any with these important factors).
5. What the ongoing costs will be? This is actually a bigger deal than the initial investment.
Why this matters
Before committing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, the public deserves a transparent, data-driven comparison of all available options—including properties we already own. Had the Board invited community feedback, these FOIA findings could have informed the conversation.
Legal disclaimer: The information and opinions shared here are drawn from publicly available documents obtained through FOIA and reflect my own personal research. They are provided solely for general informational purposes.
That’s not an FFM post but also doesn’t support your claim. I agree with that poster btw that there should be more transparency in the KAA process.
Anonymous
08/08/2025 14:44
Subject: FCPS Boundary Review - New Maps
[/b]Anonymous wrote:No. Not promoting Langley hate at all. But, the comment was made on here that Region 5 should have expressed more concern about KAA. I live in KAA area, Region 5 and I agree. But, pp a few pages back was blaming the Region 5 comment on this area. And,this area has no rep that I am aware of on the BRAC committee.
And, it does appear to be the Langley people most against the KAA purchase. That is not speculation.
I have never suggested or promoted that Forestville should move to Herndon. However, there are plenty of people on here who have suggested that my neighborhood move to Herndon (thirty minutes away) rather than have a new high school. Since FairFACTs matters has promoted the idea that FCPS use existing facilities, I can only assume that is where the comment originates.
1) You can’t say “it does appear to be” and then the next sentence say “That is not speculation” because that is quite literally speculation. Textbook definition.
2) [b]Can you point us to FFM promoting using existing facilities? I don’t remember ever hearing that being a platform of theirs.
This was posted on Nextdoor by a Great Falls member of FairFacts Matter who sits on the BRAC committee:
"FCPS School Board Skips Public Input, Buys Private Academy While County Sits on Surplus Infrastructure
Hi neighbors —
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) response from the Department of Planning & Development’s Schools Committee turned up Planning Commission materials that, to my knowledge, have never been shared with the wider community. After reading them, I’m concerned the School Board’s vote to purchase the former King Abdullah Academy (KAA) in Herndon appears to have moved forward without a complete, data-driven public discussion.
What the FOIA documents revealed
• Inventory exists. The County’s Facilities Management Department keeps a list of under-used or vacant public properties—some large enough for a new school.
• FCPS left out. When a site is declared surplus, a memo goes to other County agencies, but Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) isn’t on the distribution list.
• First right of refusal. State law lets the Board offer surplus land to FCPS—after holding a public hearing.
Despite this, none of the surplus inventory was discussed before last night’s vote to purchase KAA (at least not in public forum).
What the community still hasn’t seen
1. County-wide capacity analysis showing KAA was the most urgent need.
2. Cost comparison of renovating surplus sites versus buying KAA.
3. Equity and location review explaining how a Herndon site best serves students across Fairfax.
4. Long-range enrollment outlook, given declining birth rates and possible shifts in federal employment - was this still needed. (Yes, FCPS does projections, but I have not seen any with these important factors).
5. What the ongoing costs will be? This is actually a bigger deal than the initial investment.
Why this matters
Before committing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars, the public deserves a transparent, data-driven comparison of all available options—including properties we already own. Had the Board invited community feedback, these FOIA findings could have informed the conversation.
Legal disclaimer: The information and opinions shared here are drawn from publicly available documents obtained through FOIA and reflect my own personal research. They are provided solely for general informational purposes.
TLDR: hell hath no furry like a great falls resident scorned.