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FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
90 missing minutes
()
Date: February 25, 2009 07:16AM
I was at the first round of the FCPS community dialogues regarding school start times and I'm going to ask the county to reimburse me the 90 minutes of my life that were wasted at this meeting.
After a prepared statement and quite possibly the cheesiest video ever brought forth by FCPS - you can't even look at Chairman Strock with a straight face - The attending community members got together with the people at their table and answered 6 questions on paper to be given to the school board.
Seriously? That's it? I just burned 90 minutes talking about something that I could have covered in a 2-minute e-mail to the board? Frackin' wonderful.
On the positive side of things, prior to the table discussions a couple of parents asked for info on the extracurricular schedule. The disdain was palpable when it was announced that most sports were going to start and end an hour later; groans became audible when volleyball had a planned rescheduling to 5pm-10pm; and more than a few angry comments were made when "What about swim and dive" was answered with something to the effect of 'it can't be determined at this time as any schedule change would have to be discussed with the parks authority' - I thought there was going to be a riot, lol.
Positive side of things #2 - the SLEEP people were there to greet everyone at the front door with a mess of flyers - it was like watching two of the hyenas from The Lion King looking for a meal. I took the opportunity to, in much kinder words, tell them where they and this whole biased process can stick it.
After a prepared statement and quite possibly the cheesiest video ever brought forth by FCPS - you can't even look at Chairman Strock with a straight face - The attending community members got together with the people at their table and answered 6 questions on paper to be given to the school board.
Seriously? That's it? I just burned 90 minutes talking about something that I could have covered in a 2-minute e-mail to the board? Frackin' wonderful.
On the positive side of things, prior to the table discussions a couple of parents asked for info on the extracurricular schedule. The disdain was palpable when it was announced that most sports were going to start and end an hour later; groans became audible when volleyball had a planned rescheduling to 5pm-10pm; and more than a few angry comments were made when "What about swim and dive" was answered with something to the effect of 'it can't be determined at this time as any schedule change would have to be discussed with the parks authority' - I thought there was going to be a riot, lol.
Positive side of things #2 - the SLEEP people were there to greet everyone at the front door with a mess of flyers - it was like watching two of the hyenas from The Lion King looking for a meal. I took the opportunity to, in much kinder words, tell them where they and this whole biased process can stick it.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Moo
()
Date: February 25, 2009 07:46AM
The school board changed to the "moron format" after the redistricting fiasco last year. The don't know how to handle passionate constituents. Were the police there as well? This is now how the treat the public--"through the turnstiles please, through the turnstiles!"
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
guster
()
Date: February 25, 2009 07:59AM
Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a feeling it would be something pointless and '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to continue dictating how the school system operates. They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think independently.
Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the GW Parkway). That school has driven out several principals in a few years because the parents are such egotistical control freaks. I have no respect for him.
It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to continue dictating how the school system operates. They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think independently.
Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the GW Parkway). That school has driven out several principals in a few years because the parents are such egotistical control freaks. I have no respect for him.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
RE comp
()
Date: February 25, 2009 09:16AM
OH you meant the bus stuff. I thought this was about the Budget Community Meetings last fall. Those were a real crock since the input from residents doesn't fit with budgets grom County and School.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Passport Holder
()
Date: February 25, 2009 11:24AM
guster Wrote:
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> Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> feeling it would be something pointless and
> '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals are
> equal, but some animals are more equal than
> others."
>
> It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> continue dictating how the school system operates.
> They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> independently.
>
> Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private
> school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the
> GW Parkway). That school has driven out several
> principals in a few years because the parents are
> such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> respect for him.
Heil Guster!
Exactly how long did you live in the county before you sized everyone up and began your class warfare campaign? After you've torched and burned Langley, McLean and Fort Hunt to the ground, what's next? I hear some families in Oakton drive imported cars and a few Vienna residents shop at Whole Foods!
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> Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> feeling it would be something pointless and
> '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals are
> equal, but some animals are more equal than
> others."
>
> It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> continue dictating how the school system operates.
> They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> independently.
>
> Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private
> school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the
> GW Parkway). That school has driven out several
> principals in a few years because the parents are
> such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> respect for him.
Heil Guster!
Exactly how long did you live in the county before you sized everyone up and began your class warfare campaign? After you've torched and burned Langley, McLean and Fort Hunt to the ground, what's next? I hear some families in Oakton drive imported cars and a few Vienna residents shop at Whole Foods!
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Dan Storck is no Lincoln
()
Date: February 25, 2009 11:44AM
guster Wrote:
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> Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> feeling it would be something pointless and
> '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals are
> equal, but some animals are more equal than
> others."
>
> It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> continue dictating how the school system operates.
> They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> independently.
>
> Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private
> school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the
> GW Parkway). That school has driven out several
> principals in a few years because the parents are
> such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> respect for him.
That explains it!!
No we know why Dan's other Mt Vernon schools suck!!!
Hey Dan, if you have a spare minute away from the South County Middle School Solutions Group, why don't you spend time at Fort Belvoir Elem. Oh and by the way the 5 year projections for capacity at that school are 1900 students!!!
Holy cow! 1900 students in an elementary schools. We are going to need 40 trailers!!!
Keep up the good work Dan!! Hope you get reelected-we need more just like you wrecking our schools.
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> Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> feeling it would be something pointless and
> '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals are
> equal, but some animals are more equal than
> others."
>
> It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> continue dictating how the school system operates.
> They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> independently.
>
> Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a private
> school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off the
> GW Parkway). That school has driven out several
> principals in a few years because the parents are
> such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> respect for him.
That explains it!!
No we know why Dan's other Mt Vernon schools suck!!!
Hey Dan, if you have a spare minute away from the South County Middle School Solutions Group, why don't you spend time at Fort Belvoir Elem. Oh and by the way the 5 year projections for capacity at that school are 1900 students!!!
Holy cow! 1900 students in an elementary schools. We are going to need 40 trailers!!!
Keep up the good work Dan!! Hope you get reelected-we need more just like you wrecking our schools.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
guster
()
Date: February 25, 2009 11:54AM
Evidently my points hit too close to the truth for a SLEEP activist.
Otherwise, why would she be so upset? She could simply present honest information instead of typing out hysterical, hostile posts that say nothing useful.
I am not upset at being called an idiot. Please continue. It tells me that what information I have learned is right.
Otherwise, why would she be so upset? She could simply present honest information instead of typing out hysterical, hostile posts that say nothing useful.
I am not upset at being called an idiot. Please continue. It tells me that what information I have learned is right.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Save
()
Date: February 25, 2009 03:29PM
Really, why would they spend the money to do anything different or exciting? They are just going through the motions to look like they had discussions...in the end they aren't going to change anything. And, why put on a big dog and pony show if they know this up front?
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
()
Date: February 25, 2009 06:18PM
Dan Storck is no Lincoln Wrote:
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> guster Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> > feeling it would be something pointless and
> > '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals
> are
> > equal, but some animals are more equal than
> > others."
> >
> > It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> > continue dictating how the school system
> operates.
> > They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> > independently.
> >
> > Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> > Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a
> private
> > school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off
> the
> > GW Parkway). That school has driven out
> several
> > principals in a few years because the parents
> are
> > such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> > respect for him.
>
>
>
> That explains it!!
>
> No we know why Dan's other Mt Vernon schools
> suck!!!
>
> Hey Dan, if you have a spare minute away from the
> South County Middle School Solutions Group, why
> don't you spend time at Fort Belvoir Elem. Oh and
> by the way the 5 year projections for capacity at
> that school are 1900 students!!!
>
> Holy cow! 1900 students in an elementary schools.
> We are going to need 40 trailers!!!
>
> Keep up the good work Dan!! Hope you get
> reelected-we need more just like you wrecking our
> schools.
That is a HUGE number for an elementary school Its bigger than some high schools.
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> guster Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Thanks for summarizing the meeting. I had a
> > feeling it would be something pointless and
> > '1984'-style. As Orwell wrote, "All animals
> are
> > equal, but some animals are more equal than
> > others."
> >
> > It's dangerous to allow the elite minority to
> > continue dictating how the school system
> operates.
> > They do not tolerate anyone who dares to think
> > independently.
> >
> > Dan Storck is the protector of Waynewood
> > Elementary, a FCPS school that run like a
> private
> > school north of Fort Hunt National Park (off
> the
> > GW Parkway). That school has driven out
> several
> > principals in a few years because the parents
> are
> > such egotistical control freaks. I have no
> > respect for him.
>
>
>
> That explains it!!
>
> No we know why Dan's other Mt Vernon schools
> suck!!!
>
> Hey Dan, if you have a spare minute away from the
> South County Middle School Solutions Group, why
> don't you spend time at Fort Belvoir Elem. Oh and
> by the way the 5 year projections for capacity at
> that school are 1900 students!!!
>
> Holy cow! 1900 students in an elementary schools.
> We are going to need 40 trailers!!!
>
> Keep up the good work Dan!! Hope you get
> reelected-we need more just like you wrecking our
> schools.
That is a HUGE number for an elementary school Its bigger than some high schools.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Neen
()
Date: February 26, 2009 12:52AM
Save Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Really, why would they spend the money to do
> anything different or exciting? They are just
> going through the motions to look like they had
> discussions...in the end they aren't going to
> change anything. And, why put on a big dog and
> pony show if they know this up front?
They think it will make you feel better to have had some input
into the process. Really. They are doing it for you. Can't you
feel the love?
-------------------------------------------------------
> Really, why would they spend the money to do
> anything different or exciting? They are just
> going through the motions to look like they had
> discussions...in the end they aren't going to
> change anything. And, why put on a big dog and
> pony show if they know this up front?
They think it will make you feel better to have had some input
into the process. Really. They are doing it for you. Can't you
feel the love?
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
JackDaleMakes400K
()
Date: February 26, 2009 10:36AM
Here's a REAL chance at community dialogue...Go mano a mano with Jack Dale at noon today on the Kojo Nnamdi show on WAMU 88.5 FM at 12:06 p.m. (just after noon) TODAY, Thursday, February, 26. 800-433-8850 or kojo@wamu.org
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
Liam
()
Date: February 26, 2009 11:29AM
DS no Lincoln:
How long does one actually have to pay taxes here before they're allowed to have an opinion? Yes, renters pay taxes. What do you think is included in the high rent around here, Einstein? 10 years removed from New York and I'm still stunned by the disproportionate number of self-important people trying to force their will on the community.
How long does one actually have to pay taxes here before they're allowed to have an opinion? Yes, renters pay taxes. What do you think is included in the high rent around here, Einstein? 10 years removed from New York and I'm still stunned by the disproportionate number of self-important people trying to force their will on the community.
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
JackDaleMakes400K
()
Date: February 26, 2009 12:01PM
If you live here, you're entitled to an opinion. How about expressing it in a forum where everybody can hear it? Call in to the Kojo Nnamdi show now at 800-433-8850 or kojo@wamu.org!
Re: FCPS Community Dialogues - what a joke!
Posted by:
watchinyou
()
Date: February 27, 2009 08:18AM
Liam Wrote:
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> DS no Lincoln:
>
> How long does one actually have to pay taxes here
> before they're allowed to have an opinion? Yes,
> renters pay taxes. What do you think is included
> in the high rent around here, Einstein? 10 years
> removed from New York and I'm still stunned by the
> disproportionate number of self-important people
> trying to force their will on the community.
Good point but the truth is this, and it came from a board member, SLEEP has conributed to several members campaign chests to get re elected. There is a site which lists their contributors. Not sure the adress but find it and write your feelings about the issue to the appropriate school board members!
-------------------------------------------------------
> DS no Lincoln:
>
> How long does one actually have to pay taxes here
> before they're allowed to have an opinion? Yes,
> renters pay taxes. What do you think is included
> in the high rent around here, Einstein? 10 years
> removed from New York and I'm still stunned by the
> disproportionate number of self-important people
> trying to force their will on the community.
Good point but the truth is this, and it came from a board member, SLEEP has conributed to several members campaign chests to get re elected. There is a site which lists their contributors. Not sure the adress but find it and write your feelings about the issue to the appropriate school board members!