Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:41     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:Reid is apparently making it her calling card to never cancel for any reason. Let's see how long she can get away with this before someone gets hurt and we get to pay more money to cover the lawsuit.

Why are you complaining? Nothing happened except you had to walk your child to the bus stop in the cold. I really think this is all about moms not wanting to go outside and not about the children or safety.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:38     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:So everyone got to and from school just fine despite the dire predictions being made. At what point will you Chicken Littles realize your risk tolerance is way lower than is typical or healthy?


They will do this until they make the wrong call and then course correct for a few years to call delays more frequently. This is the way it goes. They hedge the line until they make a bad call and really mess up and then they course correct for a few years only to start the process over again.

Meanwhile, if the kids can stand still at a bus stop at 6:30 am for 20 minutes or walk to school for 20 minutes, why can’t they play outside on days like today? What is up with the double standard?


They can play outside today. I teach an ES grade and most classes went out. There was no wind chill warning.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:25     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile over in Prince William this morning…student being treated for frostbite.

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/potomac-high-school-student-treated-for-frostbite-after-bitterly-cold-morning/article_c0640be1-8513-454c-ae37-f572cf1ba9ad.html?utm_source=insidenova.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking-news%2F%3F-dc%3D1765826530&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline


Probably because they weren't appropriately dressed. A delay wouldn't have raised the temperatures above freezing and we can't delay or cancel school for the entire county based on some kid's inability to dress for the weather.


This. 16 degrees is cold but not an emergency.


It was probably the wind chill. It would take some time to get frostbite at sixteen degrees and no wind. With more wind, the time narrows. PP's point still stands, tho. If the kid had been appropriately dressed, they would have been fine.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 18:12     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:So everyone got to and from school just fine despite the dire predictions being made. At what point will you Chicken Littles realize your risk tolerance is way lower than is typical or healthy?


They will do this until they make the wrong call and then course correct for a few years to call delays more frequently. This is the way it goes. They hedge the line until they make a bad call and really mess up and then they course correct for a few years only to start the process over again.

Meanwhile, if the kids can stand still at a bus stop at 6:30 am for 20 minutes or walk to school for 20 minutes, why can’t they play outside on days like today? What is up with the double standard?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 17:49     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
So everyone got to and from school just fine despite the dire predictions being made. At what point will you Chicken Littles realize your risk tolerance is way lower than is typical or healthy?
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 17:05     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:Reid is apparently making it her calling card to never cancel for any reason. Let's see how long she can get away with this before someone gets hurt and we get to pay more money to cover the lawsuit.


You understand that school being open does not make them liable for traffic accidents? In the same way, you couldn’t sue FCPS for an accident you get into tomorrow morning. Sorry to disappoint.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 17:04     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile over in Prince William this morning…student being treated for frostbite.

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/potomac-high-school-student-treated-for-frostbite-after-bitterly-cold-morning/article_c0640be1-8513-454c-ae37-f572cf1ba9ad.html?utm_source=insidenova.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking-news%2F%3F-dc%3D1765826530&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline


Probably because they weren't appropriately dressed. A delay wouldn't have raised the temperatures above freezing and we can't delay or cancel school for the entire county based on some kid's inability to dress for the weather.


This. 16 degrees is cold but not an emergency.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 17:01     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Reid is apparently making it her calling card to never cancel for any reason. Let's see how long she can get away with this before someone gets hurt and we get to pay more money to cover the lawsuit.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 16:14     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile over in Prince William this morning…student being treated for frostbite.

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/potomac-high-school-student-treated-for-frostbite-after-bitterly-cold-morning/article_c0640be1-8513-454c-ae37-f572cf1ba9ad.html?utm_source=insidenova.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking-news%2F%3F-dc%3D1765826530&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline


Probably because they weren't appropriately dressed. A delay wouldn't have raised the temperatures above freezing and we can't delay or cancel school for the entire county based on some kid's inability to dress for the weather.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:21     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile over in Prince William this morning…student being treated for frostbite.

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/potomac-high-school-student-treated-for-frostbite-after-bitterly-cold-morning/article_c0640be1-8513-454c-ae37-f572cf1ba9ad.html?utm_source=insidenova.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking-news%2F%3F-dc%3D1765826530&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline


Yawn
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:19     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
I think FCPs made the right call. Thank you Chief Transportation Officer (you idiots know that Michelle Reid had absolutely nothing to do with this decision right? it's the head of Transportation. F'ing morons.)
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:19     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Meanwhile over in Prince William this morning…student being treated for frostbite.

https://www.insidenova.com/news/prince_william/potomac-high-school-student-treated-for-frostbite-after-bitterly-cold-morning/article_c0640be1-8513-454c-ae37-f572cf1ba9ad.html?utm_source=insidenova.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Fbreaking-news%2F%3F-dc%3D1765826530&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:18     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Where are the roads bad? I’m generally curious. We live in a rural area of the county, on a hill and roads are fine. We were out and about doing Christmas stuff last night. There are few patches of ice but minimal.

I see these arguments every snow day / ice day and just trying to understand where things are so bad?

It is cold and I’d much rather not venture out but I can’t find a legit reason not to send kids on time. But I just don’t get where the roads are bad.


Neighborhoods around Langley still had large patches of ice on side roads. Georgetown Pike is fine, but neighborhood streets have long patches - 100 ft - of solid ice. On the way to Arlington, turning from Chesterbrook onto N. Albemarle and it was a 200ft sheet of ice on a hill. It was actually pretty dangerous.


I didn't hear about any busses getting in accidents or children being injured, so deal with it big momma.
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:18     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dear Members of the School Board,

I am writing to formally express my appreciation for Superintendent Reid’s recent decision to keep schools open during minor weather conditions. Such decisions require careful judgment, and I commend the thoughtful balance demonstrated between ensuring safety and maintaining continuity of instruction.

Consistent and measured decision-making is of great importance to families, students, and staff throughout the division. When conditions permit, preserving in-person learning provides stability for working families and supports students’ academic progress. It is reassuring to see leadership that approaches these matters with diligence, prudence, and consideration for the broader community.

Please convey my appreciation to Superintendent Reid for her continued commitment to responsible and well-reasoned leadership. Thank you for your time and service to our school community.


Wrong audience.


Chat gbt at its finest.

Reid, is that you?


Hahahahahah. Good one!
Anonymous
Post 12/15/2025 15:16     Subject: Bets on late start Monday
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Dear Members of the School Board,

I am writing to formally express my appreciation for Superintendent Reid’s recent decision to keep schools open during minor weather conditions. Such decisions require careful judgment, and I commend the thoughtful balance demonstrated between ensuring safety and maintaining continuity of instruction.

Consistent and measured decision-making is of great importance to families, students, and staff throughout the division. When conditions permit, preserving in-person learning provides stability for working families and supports students’ academic progress. It is reassuring to see leadership that approaches these matters with diligence, prudence, and consideration for the broader community.

Please convey my appreciation to Superintendent Reid for her continued commitment to responsible and well-reasoned leadership. Thank you for your time and service to our school community.


Wrong audience.


Chat gbt at its finest.

Reid, is that you?