What's with all of the weird anti-option school posts all of a sudden?

APE just get some new talking points?

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Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

They have packaged it this way to get the Montessori stuff passed. Grow up.

That’s only part of the package. We shouldn’t do any of these infrastructure updates because you don’t like option schools? Option schools educate APS kids FFS.

Do you even have kids in APS?

And if option schools were abolished those would be neighborhood schools in need of repair

I am leaning no because so much of the bond will be spent on MPSA. Also voting against members who want to throw more money at option programs. Enough.

I absolutely hate the way the wording for bonds is done. It's always written in general terms for good things that obviously people will want/feel need to support.
Bonds always always always (with what, one exception) have passed by large majorities. I've been voting "no" on most of them more and more over the past several years because I believe Arlington "leadership" and governance needs to change. They need to stop taking blanket support for granted for whatever they want to do and however they want to do it. they need to start being more thoughtful, strategic, and collaborative with their budgeting and resources. The more "no" votes they get, ethe better the chance they start taking notice.

Again, I hate the way they are worded on the ballots and that they lump so many multiple projects together so you can't vote no if you really want to support one of the included projects. I wish they were required to have separate bonds for every single project.

I voted no on all the bonds except storm water. Eff AC they are going to kill deer. And they was shooting much money on marginal crap. Try getting their newsletters and broaden your view of County spending beyond schools.

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Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

They have packaged it this way to get the Montessori stuff passed. Grow up.

That’s only part of the package. We shouldn’t do any of these infrastructure updates because you don’t like option schools? Option schools educate APS kids FFS.

Do you even have kids in APS?

Most of the bond is for MPSA. APS could do more repairs but they decided to build another temple to option programs.

How did that happen? Probably due to popular support for the school? Career Center/tech and H-B are also wildly popular schools.

Since this is likely the last major building program for a while, didn’t staff and school board look at all the pros and cons of this bond package? While a facilities report was also completed not to long ago that ranked facilities and made recommendations for rebuilds or renovations, I’m not sure how that factored into the bond.

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Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

They have packaged it this way to get the Montessori stuff passed. Grow up.

That’s only part of the package. We shouldn’t do any of these infrastructure updates because you don’t like option schools? Option schools educate APS kids FFS.

Do you even have kids in APS?

Most of the bond is for MPSA. APS could do more repairs but they decided to build another temple to option programs.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

They have packaged it this way to get the Montessori stuff passed. Grow up.

That’s only part of the package. We shouldn’t do any of these infrastructure updates because you don’t like option schools? Option schools educate APS kids FFS.

Do you even have kids in APS?

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Anonymous wrote:I’d be more likely to vote yes if we were promised the money would be spent on NECESSARY repairs in some of our South Arlington schools for once.

Not saying there aren’t old buildings in North Arlington, just that it’s South Arlington’s turn for some of the funds.

But ANY money going to option schools? HELL to the NO.

Amen (and I am in NA).

TJ and Gunston both need to be rebuilt. Especially TJ, largely windowless. Historic but aging schools like Barcroft and Barrett need major renovations and code upgrades.

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Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

They have packaged it this way to get the Montessori stuff passed. Grow up.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Ok. But HVACs? Roofs? Kitchens? And yes, the career center updates.

It’s really disgusting that adults are willing to use kids as pawns because they’re still butthurt about the pandemic.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Saying no to proposed APS spending does not make the person a POS or “F the kids.” Again liberals demonizing people who disagree with them. I get that this is what you believe Donald Trump does (as do I) but you cannot recognize it in yourselves.

There is no rational reason to block basic school upgrades.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Oh come on. Everything doesnt have to be rubber stamped.

Anonymous wrote:I’d be more likely to vote yes if we were promised the money would be spent on NECESSARY repairs in some of our South Arlington schools for once.

Not saying there aren’t old buildings in North Arlington, just that it’s South Arlington’s turn for some of the funds.

But ANY money going to option schools? HELL to the NO.

Amen (and I am in NA).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because these bonds are always approved by voters there is no fear from the school board on them. They need to feel like they might not get approved to show some fiscal restraint. They spend at will and are irresponsible. Vote no. It will pass. But out the fear of God in them.

It is not irresponsible to update the kitchen and HVACs in schools?

WTF is wrong with you people?

Except that’s not what they’ll do. They’ll create a new building for Montessori.

You don’t understand. For every project that needs to get done APS has another it wastes money on. Until voters out some real pressure on them they will continue to waste money until they won’t be able to fix a roof or even a door hinge they will be so broke. All you people just always voting yes and always voting for the democrats are what is making this school system as irresponsible as it is. There is no accountability to voters. None.

F the kids in the process, right?

It takes a real POS to vote against this bond.

Saying no to proposed APS spending does not make the person a POS or “F the kids.” Again liberals demonizing people who disagree with them. I get that this is what you believe Donald Trump does (as do I) but you cannot recognize it in yourselves.