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School Board Rejects Funding Modified High School Summer School Program

By
Julia Stewart
Sugarland Run School Board member Joseph Guzman found support for a modified high school summer school program from School Board Chairman John Stevens (Potomac) and Broad Run School Board member Robert Ohneiser, but a majority of the board remained unswayed. LCPS staff recommended against funding the program citing “alternatives available to high school students, the lateness of this decision, and the lack of available funds."
 

County, Schools Relationship is a ‘Mess’

By
Jason Jacks
Furrowed brows, tense exchanges and frustrated sighs are nothing new when Loudoun’s supervisors and school system officials tangle over money. But this year’s budget season, which wrapped up April 6 with the Board of Supervisors adopting the next county fiscal plan, was particularly heated, leaving both parties on limited speaking terms and in need of a timeout.
 
 
 

The Fifth Column: A Power Grab By Any Other Name

By
David Bradley
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors recently asked state legislators for permission to “combine” county and school land acquisition, capital construction and other responsibilities. Fair enough, though I’m surprised that Supervisors are willing to cede that kind of authority to the School Board.
 
 
 
 
 
 

School Board Votes To Fully Reimburse Oei for Legal Fees

By
Julia Stewart
In a 7-1-1 vote Tuesday, June 23, the Loudoun County School Board voted to reimburse Loudoun County Public Schools Assistant Principal Ting-Yi Oei, the $167,621.64 in legal fees Oei incurred in his successful, almost year long defense against criminal charges...
 

MS-5: How Easy It Can Be?

By
Julia Stewart
The Planning Commission’s June 18 public hearing drew few residents to speak on the MS-5 school site, with most supportive the school system’s application.
 
 

Talking to the Press Costs - $3,975

By
Julia Stewart
Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) Division Counsel William Chapman referenced that “ billing statements also indicate that Mr. Oei was billed for time that the attorney spent in media interviews and dealings with the press.”
 

Editorial: Who Wants to Buy?

After a lot of preparation on both sides, it appears that the fight over land acquisition for schools will be coming to a climax over the next few months.