Tag: schools
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Limited progress on the education front
By Del Kaye Kory The 2011 Virginia General Assembly ended just over two weeks ago, time enough to get a little perspective perhaps, but some of the bruises are still there. I’ll get to the bruises in a minute. First, the (relatively) good budget news: The state will make a one-time supplemental payment of (the … Continued
Walls going up on new school at Lacey site
Work is under way on the walls of the new elementary school under construction on the Lacey site.
Mason Town Hall Meeting will address student discipline
The public is invited to share their thoughts about student discipline issues and how the community can help troubled teens at a Town Hall Meeting convened by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross and Mason District School Board member Sandy Evans. The session will take place Saturday, March 19, 1-3 p.m., at Falls Church High School. … Continued
VA makes it easier for schools to serve fresh, local food
Del. Kaye Kory (D-38th District) announced a collaborative effort March 1 to encourage schools and local governments to use fresh, locally grown food in their cafeterias by simplifying and streamlining the purchase process. “Foods grown locally are fresher, better-tasting, and often more nutritious than foods from faceless factory farms thousands of miles away,” says Kory, who represents … Continued
FCPS School Board to review discipline policlies
A photo from the Nick Stuban memorial, from the Washington Post. The Fairfax County school board agreed at its Feb. 23 meeting to review FCPS discipline policies. The board will schedule work sessions over the next three months. This action follows public outrage over the harsh punishment imposed on Woodson High School student Nick Stuban who was … Continued
Boundary change would hurt Annandale High School sports and activities
Changing the boundaries for Annandale High School, would result in much fewer students participating in sports and other programs at AHS, according to an analysis of 2008-10 data by the school’s PTSA. For example, girls lacrosse would likely see a decline of 47 percent, the award-winning A-Blast student newspaper would face a 43 percent decline, … Continued
‘Bare bones’ FX CO budget proposal recommends no increase for schools
Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin submitted a “bare bones” budget to the Board of Supervisors Feb. 22 with no increased compensation for employees and no increase in the amount of county funds transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools. While the budget says “real estate values are clearly stabilizing,” it projects “relatively modest revenue growth” over the … Continued
VA Senate to vote on bill requiring parent notification of school discipline violations
The Virginia Senate plans to vote on a bill introduced by Del. Kaye Kory to require the school principal to notify the parents of a student who violates a school board policy or the compulsory school attendance requirements when the violation is likely to result in the student’s suspension or the filing of a court petition. … Continued
FX CO school board supports employee raises, full-day kindergarten
The advertised budget for fiscal year 2012 for Fairfax County Public Schools, approved by the school board Feb. 3, includes several measures supported by Mason District school board member Sandy Evans. The $2.2 billion budget includes 2 percent cost-of-living increases and step increases for eligible employees. “The Board has set teacher pay raises as a … Continued
Progress being made on Lacey school
Work on the new elementary school on the site of the former Lacey Center is a little behind schedule due to the bad weather, says Joseph Krzywicki, the on-site field construction representative for Fairfax County Public Schools. The construction site is at the end of Crest Drive in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale. About … Continued
Kory’s Report from Richmond: Progress possible but it’s all about gamesmanship
By Del. Kaye Kory Three weeks into the “short session” of the legislature, there are some indications of potential progress on challenges facing the Commonwealth—like transportation, higher education, and mental health funding. It helps that Virginia is relatively well positioned fiscally as a result of the painful cuts and “creative” budgetary accounting we indulged in … Continued
House bill to ban AP/IB fees dies in committee
Legislation sponsored by Del. Kaye Kory (D) to prohibit local school boards from charging fees to take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests if the tests are required for course credit was defeated in the House Education Committee. Opponents of the measure expressed concerns about the cost. “I strongly believe that charging fees for AP … Continued
Candidates line up for Fairfax County School Board election
Five candidates are planning to seek endorsements from the Fairfax County Democratic Committee to run for at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board. They are: Greg Brandon (a resident of the Springfield District)—treasurer of Longfellow Middle School PTA and former president of Chesterbrook Elementary School PTA. Charisse Glassman (Providence)—parent activist and member of the … Continued
Public invited to comment on Annandale Regional Planning Study
Members of the Annandale Regional Planning Study Committee who explored boundary options and grade configurations for the new elementary school under construction on the Lacey site explained their report to a small group of parents last night at Woodburn Elementary School. Both that group and the group that examined options for addressing overcrowding at Annandale … Continued
Boundary scenarios for new school at Lacey site included in Annandale Regional Planning Study Committee’s final report
The Annandale Regional Planning Study Committee has offered a series of options for the new elementary school under construction at the Lacey site. This report, as well as the report addressing options for relieving overcrowding at Annandale High School and Poe Middle School, will be presented to the Fairfax County School Board Monday, Jan. 10. … Continued