Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 23:09     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:Congrats to the people who spoke up. I’m sure there are many families who are completely unaware that this was even discussed tonight who would have been caught short-handed if the closure had passed.

Frankly, I think the board is lucky that some people found out and had a chance to make their feelings known.


This!
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 23:08     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:Bethany voted for the day off. Vote her out!


+1.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 23:08     Subject: Re:APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Who ultimately abstained and who voted?


Clark and Turner voted NO.


The abstainers are cowards.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 23:03     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:Congrats to the people who spoke up. I’m sure there are many families who are completely unaware that this was even discussed tonight who would have been caught short-handed if the closure had passed.

Frankly, I think the board is lucky that some people found out and had a chance to make their feelings known.


Big thanks to OP. My kid is at YHS and nothing from the PTA or on their FB page.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 23:03     Subject: Re:APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:Who ultimately abstained and who voted?


Clark and Turner voted NO.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:59     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Congrats to the people who spoke up. I’m sure there are many families who are completely unaware that this was even discussed tonight who would have been caught short-handed if the closure had passed.

Frankly, I think the board is lucky that some people found out and had a chance to make their feelings known.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:58     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Bethany voted for the day off. Vote her out!
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:56     Subject: Re:APS Holiday 6/6
Who ultimately abstained and who voted?
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:56     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:What did we elect these jokers for? We are in an impossible situation and must make a decision . . . So I abstain.


Anyone who abstained or voted yes needs to be voted out. Insane that people thought this should pass.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:55     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is any other district considering this? Why is APS doing this?


*EquItY*

Even Fairfax isn’t doing it. Not sure who decided to die on this hill at APS.


Syphax did. They wanted another paid holiday. But they didn’t get it this time.

No I think this is more about proving how progressive we are, rebuking Trump, getting DEI street cred. Operational efficiency was not mentioned so it wasn’t staff requesting off. They did not expect a fight which is why it wasn’t going to go up for a vote initially


These folks are detached from reality not understanding this would be a big deal. Which is not great.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:54     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
What did we elect these jokers for? We are in an impossible situation and must make a decision . . . So I abstain.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:51     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Is any other district considering this? Why is APS doing this?


*EquItY*

Even Fairfax isn’t doing it. Not sure who decided to die on this hill at APS.


Syphax did. They wanted another paid holiday. But they didn’t get it this time.

No I think this is more about proving how progressive we are, rebuking Trump, getting DEI street cred. Operational efficiency was not mentioned so it wasn’t staff requesting off. They did not expect a fight which is why it wasn’t going to go up for a vote initially
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:48     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Thank goodness common sense prevailed!
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:48     Subject: APS Holiday 6/6
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Don’t underestimate the power of angry white parents. We will see, but I’m confident in you. You can kick me later.

Yes, only white parents are angry/impacted by this


I can almost guarantee that most if not all parents who emailed the board were N Arlington angry (white) parents. Don’t hate the messenger. I still think you’re going to get the vote you desire.


Hi again. High five 🙌🏽 to me! You got your vote so stand down. Congratulations!

I do feel bad for our Muslim students though. They deserved better too.



Serious question though. They miss school that day and stay home. How are they harmed?

That was the process for years. I’ve offered to cover duties for colleagues during Ramadan and Eid in their absence. It was no big deal
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 22:48     Subject: Re:APS Holiday 6/6
So is graduation now back to 6th?