For the first time, this year's CIP included references to possible school boundary adjustments including approximately seven school changes in the 44th District including adjustments at Stratford Landing ES, Hybla Valley ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Groveton ES, the creation of a new GT/AP center at Bucknell ES and a new Arts & Science Focus School at Virginia Hills.
I lived though boundary changes when I was a student. My original elementary school (Hollin Hall) was shut down in 1980, my intermediate school (Stephen Foster) no longer exists, and I was at West Potomac HS on the day it opened. I am very aware of the effects these changes have on students and the interest the community takes in these issues. These issues are completely controlled by the FCPS School Board.
Several constituents brought the proposed CIP to my attention last week and an impromptu meeting was held last night at Stratford Landing Elementary School that approximately 200 people attended.
I have spoken with Mt. Vernon School Board Member Dan Storck and School Board Chairmen & Lee District Member Tamara Devereaux Kaufax and both have assured me that the CIP is not a an actual vote on boundaries.
There is a public hearing tonight where the FCPS School Board is taking public testimony regarding the proposed CIP:
January 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Luther Jackson Intermediate School
3020 Gallows Road
3020 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
I have attached three things below the fold:
- My letter to the FCPS School Board
- An email that was sent to Stratford Landing parents by their PTA for with information on the process
- School Board Member Dan Storck's latest communication to the Mt. Vernon District on the process.
