Comments on Our Loudoun Schools: Western Schools Controversy

I think Tyson's Corner as an example of agricultur...

2009-05-12T14:03:00.000-04:00

I think Tyson's Corner as an example of agricultural vitality speaks for itself. I commend the Newcombs for sticking it out in Vienna, but using that as an example of why development around the Wheatland Farms wouldn't effect the adjecent farms is not reasonable. One of the reasons Potomac Vegetable Farm expanded to Wheatland was the dwindling and then complete lack of land for farming in

"It doesn't make sense to tout the savings of a ha...

2009-05-11T15:20:00.000-04:00

"It doesn't make sense to tout the savings of a handful of students living close to one school at the additional cost of shipping hundreds clear across the county."

....the problem w/ Wheatland is it dismisses the costs of "shipping hundreds" of kids (Lovettsville area kids) all so a handful of students don't have a long commute (Between the Hills).

When I moved to western

School bus drivers are easy enough to find and che...

2009-05-11T14:51:00.000-04:00

School bus drivers are easy enough to find and cheap compared to the other resources being allocated. Gas prices too are not a primary concern in the big picture since a reasonable distribution of students will give you the optimum rides for everybody, not just a few. It doesn't make sense to tout the savings of a handful of students living close to one school at the additional cost of shipping

I for one am concerned about the fuel costs- but t...

2009-05-08T16:10:00.000-04:00

I for one am concerned about the fuel costs- but the planning staff is not. They seem to think it ok to bus kids to an entirely different neighborhood 6 miles away when they can WALK to their current high school. What a bunch of twits! Has anyone looked at the future transportation budget if the staff boundary plan is passed for Dullen North and what it would be for this Wheatland project? And

When asked in the SB meeting by the board if Hills...

2009-05-08T09:44:00.000-04:00

When asked in the SB meeting by the board if Hillsboro had the ability to be expanded or if it was locked in by houses (which was not answered) Adamo's reply was that the adjacent property to Hillsboro was "under contract." The suggestion to the SB long before now was to purchase that land and expand Hillsboro to hold current and future growth. Hillsboro does have the ability but

Anonymous @ 4:35pm - are you saying the Crim prope...

2009-05-07T23:10:00.000-04:00

Anonymous @ 4:35pm - are you saying the Crim property is under contract and no longer available for a Hillsboro ES annex?

You are right about bussing kids into this area with a school complex this large. Folks in the east should be concerned when a school so much larger than the need is opened far from them - it may be their school in the not too distant future because LCPS would

Michele, that is all you have to say?

2009-05-07T22:43:00.000-04:00

Michele, that is all you have to say?

This is called, "Talking out of both sides of your...

2009-05-07T21:36:00.000-04:00

This is called, "Talking out of both sides of your mouth..."

If this BOS had real backbone and political courag...

2009-05-07T17:29:00.000-04:00

If this BOS had real backbone and political courage, they would reinstitute a real rural zoning policy for western Loudoun. That would be one way to eliminate the need for these schools. But if they succeed in buying this land and building these schools, that will be further justification for more development, especially immediately surrounding the new school complex. I know of at least one

This potential school complex is beyond anything t...

2009-05-07T16:35:00.000-04:00

This potential school complex is beyond anything that Western Loudoun needs or wants. I find it very disturbing that following the latest controversy surrounding the opening of 800+ seat elementary school, Kenneth Culbert, that there is a true need for another in addition to the "super school" plans for the site. I can agree as I am sure others also do that we need another school (smaller in

As for which Supervisors went what way in the secr...

2009-05-07T16:28:00.000-04:00

As for which Supervisors went what way in the secret non-vote held in executive sessions we will never know. Only McGimsey and Burton have come our publicly against this project. Kurtz was certainly defending it last week at the "information" meeting in Lovettsville. Burk engaged wit the crowd at the protest. Buckley has been absolutely silent.
I still don't see how the LCPS and Adamo can

Amen, Farmer, Amen. Priscilla Godfrey - she's not...

2009-05-07T14:59:00.000-04:00

Amen, Farmer, Amen. Priscilla Godfrey - she's not MY school board rep. She is Ed Hatrick's school board rep.

I feel sorry for a kindergartner who gets mixed in...

2009-05-07T14:30:00.000-04:00

I feel sorry for a kindergartner who gets mixed into a vat of a 4000 student complex.

When all is said and done, I think Andrea McGimsey...

2009-05-07T14:10:00.000-04:00

When all is said and done, I think Andrea McGimsey will get credit for getting on the correct side of this issue early.

More and more taxpayers are learning that LCPS is paying $67,000 an acre for a site when larger comparable parcels are on the market nearby for $17,500 an acre.

Potomac District residents should be proud of her.

Loudoun Inciter, what's your proof Susan Buckley s...

2009-05-07T13:46:00.000-04:00

Loudoun Inciter, what's your proof Susan Buckley supported it? You have none but want a double standard.

As usual, the "planners" at LCPS are focused on me...

2009-05-07T12:54:00.000-04:00

As usual, the "planners" at LCPS are focused on mega school mega complexes instead of more reasonable options. Why should they care, it's only our tax dollars?

Interesting that all of Chapman's revealed work for Cangiano involved suing Loudoun County. Just the guy LCPS needs working for them! Since they love to stick it to the BOS and citizens whenever they can, he's the perfect

No new information has come to light? How about t...

2009-05-07T12:48:00.000-04:00

No new information has come to light? How about the deception regarding alternate access routes to the Park from Loudoun Street... LCPS May 2008: "condemnation of the Moore's property is required for school options in Lovettsville"

How about Mr. Miller only being offered $4M for his 156 acres? Since SB policy is against condemnation, why was Miller's property

"The deal had the support of all four of the ...

2009-05-07T12:44:00.000-04:00

"The deal had the support of all four of the area's elected representatives: Ms. Bergel, Ms. Kurtz, Mr. Reed & Mr. York"

Geez... check your map, John. The largest portion of the site is in the Blue Ridge District. Represented by Ms. Godfrey and Mr. Burton.

Burton has been solidly against this from day 1.

What is your proof that Scott York was for this? ...

2009-05-07T12:31:00.000-04:00

What is your proof that Scott York was for this? He's not for it now, that's for sure. If you want to get into a battle of who said what between Scott York and any School Board member, York wins handily. Please do throw yourselves into the firepit of public opinion yet again.

And who cares what Godfrey has to say about this, she couldn't even be bothered to show up to the public

Now LCPS is changing their story. In the February...

2009-05-07T12:30:00.000-04:00

Now LCPS is changing their story. In the February 27, 2009 Hydrogeo proposal estimates 65,490 gpd + 10% leakage x 150% for Maximum Peak Demand of 108,058 gallons per day. The 65k estimate is based on 10 gallons per day for the 875+90 staff at the ES and 16 gallons per day for the 1350student + 140 staff for the MS and 1800 student+200 staff for the HS. LCPS has not presented how they derived