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Loudoun BOS Has Failed for 4-Years to Manage The School Budget (66% of Overall County Budget)

Loudoun County, Virginia, boasts the title of the wealthiest county in America, thanks in part to being the data center capital of the world. With annual revenue of approximately $600M from data center servers alone, you would think the Board of Supervisors (BOS) would be savvy in managing their largest expenditure – Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), which consumes a whopping 66% of the county’s budget. However, despite their complex tax formulas for data centers, the BOS seems to just rubber stamp the LCPS budget year after year. As we approach the 2023 election year, it’s time to demand accountability and a closer inspection of the LCPS budget by the BOS members.

Complicated Tax Formulas for Data Centers, Simple Rubber Stamp for Schools: The assessment rating formula for data centers in Loudoun County is clear on the surface – $4.15 per $100 of assessed value of each server. But wait, servers depreciate in value, and there are nuances associated with technology, right? So, of course, there are more complicated formulas to make sure the county doesn’t minimize its tax revenue. The BOS seems to have no trouble adopting and implementing these intricate formulas for data centers. Yet, when it comes to the LCPS budget, which accounts for the lion’s share of the county’s spending, the BOS’s diligence and scrutiny seem to be MIA.

Lack of Diligence and Accountability: For the past four years, the BOS has been quick to claim that they have nothing to do with LCPS, except for passing the budget. Really? The most expensive line item in the entire county budget, and they just rubber stamp it through? It’s time for the BOS to step up and take responsibility for overseeing the LCPS budget with the same level of diligence and scrutiny they apply to data center taxes. After all, it’s taxpayers’ hard-earned money that’s being spent, and they deserve to know that it’s being used wisely.

Election Year Accountability: As we approach the 2023 election year, it’s high time for the BOS to be held accountable. Loudoun County taxpayers deserve representatives who will exercise their authority over the LCPS budget and ensure that resources are being allocated efficiently and effectively to benefit the students and the community as a whole. It’s not too much to ask for a little more than a rubber stamp from the BOS when it comes to the largest county expenditure.

With the “power of the purse” at their disposal, the Board of Supervisors in Loudoun County has the authority to ensure responsible and effective budgeting for Loudoun County Public Schools. It’s time for the BOS to show diligence, accountability, and closer inspection of the LCPS budget, just like they do with complex tax formulas for data centers. As we approach the 2023 election year, let’s demand transparency, scrutiny, and fiscal responsibility from our elected representatives. Loudoun County taxpayers deserve no less. It’s time for a change, and it’s time to hold the BOS to account. So, BOS, show us the money – or rather, show us the accountability! It’s long overdue.  #BOSAccountability2023.  #PowerofthePurseLCPS. 

The Power of the Purse: How Board of Supervisors Can Rein in Bloated School Budgets But Continues to Fail in Their Duties

Introduction: As local governments grapple with budgetary challenges, one powerful tool that can be utilized is “the power of the purse.” This refers to the authority of a governing body, such as a Board of Supervisors, to control and allocate funds for various purposes. When it comes to school budgets, the Board of Supervisors can play a crucial role in reining in bloated budgets and ensuring fiscal responsibility. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of the power of the purse and how it can be utilized by the Board of Supervisors to tackle budgetary issues in schools.

1. Budget Oversight and Accountability The power of the purse gives the Board of Supervisors the authority to oversee and scrutinize the budget of local schools. This allows for increased transparency and accountability in the budgeting process. By carefully reviewing and monitoring school budgets, the Board of Supervisors can identify areas of excessive spending or unnecessary expenses, such as inflated salaries or unnecessary programs. This helps to ensure that school budgets are aligned with the needs of the community and are not bloated with wasteful spending.

2. Cost-effective Resource Allocation The Board of Supervisors can use the power of the purse to allocate resources in a cost-effective manner. By carefully considering the needs of the school district and the available resources, the Board of Supervisors can prioritize spending on essential programs and services that directly benefit students. This may involve making tough decisions to reallocate funds from non-essential areas to areas that have a direct impact on student learning, such as classroom instruction, teacher salaries, and student support services. This strategic resource allocation helps to ensure that school budgets are efficient and effective in achieving the educational goals of the community.

3. Collaborative Budgeting Process The power of the purse also provides an opportunity for collaboration between the Board of Supervisors and the school district. By working together, the Board of Supervisors and the school district can develop a budget that reflects the needs and priorities of the community as a whole. This collaborative budgeting process allows for open communication, shared decision-making, and a holistic approach to budgeting. Through regular meetings, public hearings, and input from stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors can ensure that the school budget is inclusive, transparent, and reflects the values and goals of the community.

4. Fiscal Responsibility and Long-term Planning Another benefit of the power of the purse is the emphasis on fiscal responsibility and long-term planning. The Board of Supervisors can use their oversight authority to ensure that school budgets are fiscally responsible, sustainable, and aligned with long-term goals. This may involve setting budget targets, establishing spending caps, or implementing cost-saving measures. By taking a proactive approach to budgeting, the Board of Supervisors can help to prevent bloated budgets and ensure that resources are used wisely to support the educational needs of the community both in the short-term and the long-term.

5. Flexibility and Adaptability Lastly, the power of the purse provides flexibility and adaptability in budgeting. School budgets are subject to changes in enrollment, student needs, and economic conditions. The Board of Supervisors can use their authority to make adjustments to the budget as needed to address changing circumstances. This flexibility allows for nimble and responsive budgeting that can adapt to the evolving needs of the school district and the community.

Conclusion: The power of the purse is a valuable tool that can be utilized by the Board of Supervisors to ensure responsible and effective budgeting in schools. Through budget oversight, cost-effective resource allocation, collaborative budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and flexibility, the Board of Supervisors can help to reel in bloated school budgets and ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively to support

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Crime has vaulted near the top of voters’ concerns, just after the economy and inflation. According to Gallup, 80 percent of Americans worry “a great deal” or a “fair amount” about crime, the highest level in two decades.

 

Such fears pose yet another midterm election hurdle for Democrats, on top of public angst over soaring prices and President Biden’s dismal public approval ratings.

 

As a former prosecutor, substitute judge, legal advocate for children, state Senator, and as a legislator, Jennifer Wexton should be well aware that our society is a dangerous place. Wexton should understand that our children, the elderly, and everyone else in between needs to be protected from violent criminals and repeat offenders. She ignores this and advocates on their behalf with light sentences, “no cash bail”, Criminal Justice Reform, and Restorative Justice.

 

Do you recall the rape of a (15) year old girl in a Loudoun County High School bathroom in May 2021 by a transgendered student? If this wasn’t bad enough, “Criminal Justice Reform” allowed for the rapists sentenced to be reduced, removing him from the sexual assault registry and providing supervised probation. To make matters worse, the Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler IGNORED the federally mandated processes and procedures when incidents of this nature occur, and now Wexton is abolishing Title IX protections under HR5-Equality Act.

 

Jennifer Wexton got the ball rolling on the rapists lenient sentence by introducing Bill NO. 1082 in 2017, which passed (and she’s proud of it, see video during meeting with NAACP).

In 2019, Wexton proudly endorsed Buta Biberaj for Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney. Prior to being elected, Biberaj was the legal redress for the Loudoun NAACP; this is not an insignificant detail. Biberaj also belongs to the Virginia Progressive Prosecutors For Justice. The VPPFJ’s primary goal is “Criminal Justice Reform” or “Restorative Justice”.

 

Wexton, Biberaj are closely aligned Progressive ideologues and share questionable associations with a variety of organizations and people.

Who could forget the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020 over George Floyd. Wexton is so radical that she sponsored the “George Floyd Justice Policing Act” (defund the police) and the “Mental Health Justice Act” that allowed for increased funding for social workers that are meant to take the place of police officers around the country.

 

These are only a few examples of what Wexton and the Progressive Democrats “Criminal Justice Reform” and “Restorative Justice” look like for Public Safety:

 

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