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♪ ♪ >> This >> July 9th 2026 regular meeting of the Fairfax County School board will now come to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence and a
performance of the national anthem by Antonia Simon, Sir Lewis from Daniels Run Elementary School under the
direction of Michelle
McCarten. I pledge allegiance.
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wrong name. So it's clear Baker. And Riley and it was under this still under the direction account. >> Ms. Meren: Of Michelle
McCartney. So thank you so much. And please, can we get one more round of applause?
agenda item at 3.0 2 announcements. I want to welcome our new student representative new shows. Stick. Mr. Chair seconds. The
rising senior at Hayfield Secondary School and is serving on the as the student representative from July first 2026. to 6/30/2027. to learn more about him. Please visit
the school board member page on FCPS website. If you would like to receive a copy of the meeting agenda, please see the back of the auditorium to obscene copies of any items
supporting materials being presented tonight. Please reference the QR code on the agenda visit Www Fcps slash board docs. Tonight's meeting is being broadcast Hawks
Channel 9, 9, Verizon files Channel 11 and live streamed on YouTube. And on our website at WWW Dot Fcps dot edu slash
live stream agenda item. 3.0 3 proclamation honoring the 2026 Fcps outstanding employees icon Mister Dunne for a proclamation. >> Whereas the outstanding
elementary new teacher award recognizing an elementary teacher who is within their first 3 years of teaching and demonstrates outstanding performance and superior instructional skills was
awarded to Clark Live INE 6th grade teacher Haycock Elementary School. And whereas the outstanding secondary new teacher award recognizing a secondary teacher who is
within their first 3 years of teaching and demonstrates outstanding performance and superior instructional skills was awarded to Charlotte Smith History and Social Studies.
Teacher in middle school. And whereas the outstanding new principal award recognizing a distinguished educator, an extraordinary leader who is within their first 3 years as
principal was awarded to Lindsay Kerns Lake Braddock Secondary School. And whereas the outstanding school-based operational employee award recognizing a school-based
operation employee, may be unique and exceptional contributions to Fcps was awarded to Kimberly Roman instructional assistant Spring Hill Elementary School. And
whereas the outstanding non school-based operational employee award recognizing a non school-based operational employee. a unique and exceptional contributions to
Fcps was awarded 2 Kevin Brown warehouse distribution supervisor which in Food Services warehouse chief operating office and whereas
the outstanding school-based professional employee award recognizing and operational and or non-instructional school-based employee who serves in the curriculum support for students support
capacity and has made unique and exceptional contributions. Fcps was awarded to Corey Long. It. School counselor Bonnie Brae Elementary School.
And whereas the outstanding non school-based professional employee award recognizing a non school-based operational employee, demonstrates commitment Foster's cooperate, relationships and has made
unique and exceptional contributions to Fcps was awarded to Purvis Dawson, Emergency Management planning specialists Chiefs safety and
security office. And whereas the outstanding school-based leader award recognizing a school-based leader who demonstrate outstanding leadership and strengthens the learning environment through
their work was awarded to Trisha Wayland assistant Principal, Bailey's Upper Elementary School for the arts and sciences. And whereas the outstanding non school-based leader award recognizing a non
school-based leader who demonstrates outstanding leadership and strengthens the learning learning environment through their work was awarded to Melissa Dangelo director 3
food and Nutrition Services chief Operating office. And whereas the outstanding Elementary teacher award recognizing elementary teacher who demonstrates dedication,
commitment and the ability to propel students to high levels of success was awarded to Amanda Blackman's mathematics teacher Mosaic Elementary School. And whereas the
outstanding secondary teacher award recognizing a secondary teacher who demonstrates dedication, commitment and the ability to propel students to high levels of success was awarded to Scott McCormick
Market Street Director Langley High School. And whereas the outstanding Principal Ward recognizing innovative and highly effective administrator whose vision and Spiers and
guide staff students and the community to help plea their school to excellence was awarded to her. She the Green, but now elementary school now, therefore be it resolved that the Fairfax County School
board congratulates and extend its highest commendation. 2 winners of the 2026 Outstanding employee awards as exceptional employees who create and demonstrate the
best instructional and support practices. >> Is there a second second? Thank you, Mr. Moon. I will call for a vote. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, this mayor and St.
John-Cunning, Ms. Lady Ms. Dixit Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mr. Moon Dr. Anderson, and myself. That is unanimous from
board members. Agenda item. 3.0 4 proclamation honoring this school year. 25 26 out in Fairfax County School Board community advisory committees
icon, Mr. Fresh for a proclamation. Thank you. >> Whereas the Fairfax County School Board Community Advisory committee members voluntarily served the board and contribute to
decision-making by providing thoughtful recommendations, informed guidance and timely analysis on topics of critical importance to upholding student and staff success and well-being. And whereas the
advisory Committee for students with Disabilities recommends strengthening engagement, reducing barriers and promoting continuous improvement by ensuring that Fcps relevant data to meaningfully informed program
decisions highlight patterns affecting students with disabilities and support families and understanding their rights and options as they access information and participate in key educational
decisions. And whereas the minority student achievement Oversight Committee recommends implementing a standardized division-wide multi-lingual communication framework that
ensures consistent accessible and equitable dissemination of information to all students and families on issues spending, advanced academic opportunities and pathways to career technical education.
The School Health Advisory Committee recommends a number of scheduling tracking and communications measures for fcps to more effectively support healthy students, sleep hygiene and to promote
and support student mental health and well-being as well as the establishment of a technology advisory committee. And whereas the career and technical Education Advisory
Committee recommends increasing student and family awareness of business and community partnerships, expanding apprenticeship opportunities and increasing efforts to promote CTE, pathways through consistent
high impact messaging, the adult and Community Education Advisory Committee demonstrates the Spit demonstrated the specific monetary value that fcps adult education and workforce
programs generate for the local economy and how those programs improve employment. Excuse me, employability earnings, potential and workforce attachment reducing
inequality and strengthening families and neighborhoods, particularly among disadvantaged populations. And where is the advanced Academic Programs Advisory Committee recommends strengthening
collaboration among full-time AP teachers and schools conducting a robust evaluation full-time AAP investing in building teacher capacity for working in advanced learners.
Improving communication, and collecting more reliable data on the fidelity of in fermentation of student outcomes. The title one parent advisory committee recommends that Fcps should prioritize
safe and inclusive learning environments that celebrate diversity and invest in essential supports for student readiness, meaningfully, engage families and communities and supporting student achievement at title
one schools and increase transparency, communication and accountability for title one funding allocation to ensure families understand how title one funding student support student achievement
now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County School board extends its deepest appreciation. The Fairfax County School Board community advisory committees for their outstanding service and dedication to Fairfax County
School board and our students, staff, families and community members. Is there a second? >> Thank you, Erin. I would call for a vote. All those in
favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. Miss mayor and engine coming. Ms. Lady Ms. Dixit Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mr. Moon Dr. Anderson, and myself. That is unanimous
for a board members. >> I would like to welcome all those that are here in support of the proclamation honoring fiscal year. 25 26 the Fairfax County School Board committee
advised community advisory committees to please join the
board for a photo in front of
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>> I would like to welcome all those here in support of the proclamation honoring the 2026 Fcps outstanding employees to please join the board for a
photo at the front of the
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>> Agenda item, 3.0 5. >> Annual school board organizational arrangements, including election of school board, chair and vice chair. As the outgoing chairman to take just a quick moment to
provide a few brief remarks good evening, colleagues, families and community members, as I reflect on our shared journey over the last year and deeply grateful for my time as the chair of our board. I find myself in a very
reflective moment as my chair comes to an end. And I have some important people that I would like to thank for their support this year. I want to
start by extending my most sincere thanks and appreciation superintendent reading our entire Division leadership team, their unwavering dedication, hard work in partnership or the true engine behind our
progress, especially as we navigated a deeply challenging fiscal environment this past year. We are incredibly fortunate to have there steady hand guiding our schools. I want to thank Robin Lady, my
vice chair throughout this year and Karl Frisch, who is the chair? Why was the vice chair last year leadership of a flat board is quite an endeavor. And I appreciated every second of talking things
through to get to the best decision that we possibly could at the moment that we're in. I also want to thank our clerks and the school board office staff for their invaluable assistance in
keeping us moving smoothly every single day in the big, visible ways that everyone sees and the thousands of tiny ways that you work so hard to make us all feel seen and valued. And I also need to
think my own staff, Stephanie and Andrea both worked tirelessly to support me and really the whole board overall. And I'm so appreciative of them both. I would also like to take the
time to thank my colleagues for their dedication this year and for finding it amusing instead of annoying that I constantly mix up your name so often this past year, we have been able to deliver
incredible results for students, staff and families. And I thought it was worth taking the time to recount just a few of our milestones, we followed through with what we started and adopted the
very first comprehensive boundary review. The division has completed since the school board became an elected board in this county. Well, we did not solve all of our boundary are capacity issues. It was a
crucial first step. We set the path forward for our new high school Skyview, including its name. We ratified the first collective bargaining
agreement for the Fairfax County Federation of Principle Supervisors and administrators. We passed a budget that squeezed every penny available to ensure that we could both honor our agreements and still maintain
and expand opportunities for our students. We moved important governance work forward to update some of the board's policies and to provide an essential start towards those new policies
that we so desperately need. We started the process towards expanding advanced academic programming to our expanding advance academic programming to all middle schools in in started with the Annandale
Pyramid. We welcomed a new colleague and we said best wishes to another. And we remain steadfast in our dedication to maintain supports for all of our
students, regardless of their strengths. Where they're from
or who they love. We have achieved all of this while staying true to our
commitment. Of excellence, equity and opportunity. And we should be proud of our work together. No matter how many
times you practice Now, it's no secret. Then when you get this many passionate people working together that there are bound to be some disagreements on to the nuances of how we do the work.
But I am grateful to have been able to work with all of you to had the same direction on the things that mattered the most and I remain committed to working through the rest of it
as collaboratively as possible. So thank you in advance for your continued partnership as we meet the challenges ahead. And I stand ready to support our new chair
and vice chair in any way that I can. The next order of business is agenda item. 3.0
5, the annual organizational motion section 2.2 or I'm sorry to 2.1 dash 7, 6, of the code of Virginia specifies that at the organist annual
organizational meeting, a school board shall elect one of its members to serve as chair and may be may elect one of its members to serve as Vice chair. Both for a
one-year term and shell approve other appointments and designations of responsibility for port operations during the year. I will now ask Dr Reid to conduct the selection
process for school board chair for the next year. Thank you, Miss Anderson. >> At this time, I will open the floor to nominations for chair of the Fairfax County School board. >> I nominate Robyn lady for
chair of the board. >> Is there a second? I second. Robyn lady has been nominated as chair. Are there any other nominations?
>> Mr. Moon: I nominate Doctor Ricardy Anderson chair of the school board. >> Is there a second money? Robyn Lady and Doctor Ricardy
Anderson have been nominated for chair. Are there any other nominations? Hearing? No other
nominations, the motion before the board is to elect Robyn lady or Doctor Ricardy. Anderson is chair of the Fairfax County School board all call first on those members who nominated MS Levy
and then those who nominated Dr. Anderson, for comments Mr. Frisch, would you like to speak to your nomination of MS Lady? Yes. Thank you.
Superintendent read. >> It is my honor to nominate my friend and colleague Robyn lady to serve as chair of the Fairfax County School board. I first met Robin a dozen years ago when she was director of student services. You may not notice when she
was director of student services at Chantilly, High School. If you told either of us then that we'd one day serve together on this school board, let alone that I've had the privilege of nominating
her to be its chair. I don't think either of us would have believed you. What struck me about Rob. And that is exactly continues to define her today. She perches every challenge
with optimism. She listens with an open mind. She treats people with fairness and respect even when they disagree. And she never loses sight of why we're here to serve students, families and
staff. Those qualities made her an exceptional educator. They made me incredibly excited when she decided to run for school board. And they're exactly why I'm excited that we have an opportunity to elect her as
chair this evening. They are complemented by her more than 30 years of experience serving Fairfax County students, families and educators. Few people bring the depth of institutional knowledge that
Robin does to this work. And that perspective has made the board stronger and our conversations better informed. And they are precisely why I'm even more excited that we are here this evening. Having
recently completed one and a half terms as the board's chair in July can tell you that leading body requires more than knowledge of educational policy. It requires patients, integrity,
humility and the ability to bring people together around a shared responsibility to our students. Robin consistently demonstrated those qualities through your leadership, her professionalism and her
unwavering commitment to doing what's best for schools. I know she will lead this board with thoughtfulness, fairness and compassion. And I look forward to supporting her during the year ahead. It is my privilege to place Robin
Lady's name into nomination for chair of the Fairfax County School board. >> Misty John-Cunning, would you like to speak to your second? When Robin? My first
came onto this board, we quickly learned that both of us shared similar experiences as longtime fcps employees, which is a bingo thing. Very the defense that we will always say that we
complimented each other with her experience primarily in high schools and mine in elementary schools, our respective previous positions. Her says a counselor and mine is a family liaison have given both of us a unique
perspective that goes beyond the classroom. We know what happens in our division from the ground up. It is because of this understanding and experience that it is within on that it is an honor for me
to nominate Robin for Vice chair. was an honor for me to nominate Robin last year for Vice chair. And tonight it is both a pleasure and a privilege to second robyn lady to service chair of our school
board. Leadership is about more than for side. Number meetings are guiding discussions. It is about bringing people together around shared purpose. Listening with respect,
leading with integrity and never losing sight of why we were here to serve our students, staff and our community. Robin embodies those qualities. Throughout
her service. Roberts has demonstrated a thoughtful study approach to leadership. She asks important questions, welcomes different perspectives and works tirelessly to build consensus. Well, keeping the needs of
students at the center of every decision. She understands that our greatest responsibility is to create opportunities for every child to learn, grow and thrive.
Robin Lees with humility, compassion and a genuine commitment to public education. She has earned the confidence of her colleagues through her preparation, professionalism and willingness to work
collaboratively collaboratively even when the issues before us for a challenge. She reminds us that our strongest decisions come from listening to one another respecting one. Another and remaining focused on the
greater good. As we look ahead, I can think of no one better prepared to guide this board with wisdom, fairness and a spirit of collaboration. I am confident Robin will
continue to foster trust, strengthen partnerships with our families and educators and help ensure that every decision reflects our shared commitment to excellence and opportunity for all students.
It is with great respect and wholehearted confidence that I second robyn lady to serve as chair of the school board. I asked my fellow board members to join me in supporting her
nomination. >> Mr. Moon, would you like to speak to nomination that Dr. Anderson? >> I think a lot of Ian. Probably too little surprises
to my colleagues. He participated in leadership election is something I have done than 20 times. probably one moves to joyous, not even
school board members can easy, especially. And then I like who I think he putting in ocean for much and to be former chair Miss Anderson and
for share, happy lady friend, Dr Scientists with the past year and also with coming And especially when you have a one to one person wanting to step
up. To the hard work. It's a time to send. And because we don't know that so as much. And we may show choirs not
only just lot of commitments. I do not have time to fix cause you to be taking not. decision is and many times
times very unfair criticism. I want that. You know, both, you know, honestly and got and apart and wanting to step up and to do the work to the hard
work cent. It is my honor to nominate. Talk to again, the center chilled the Fairfax County school board. Tom Henderson brings decades of experience a teacher.
Scripting Supper Center office administrator and can be. breath experience provides her with deep understanding on how decisions we make is aboard
affect students, staff and families through. I want I want school division. Experience in the classroom. And as screen, it was hard.
Valuable insight into both the opportunities and challenges facing county public schools. Doc Anderson previously served
as a during the 2020 2021. Demonstrating steady fall for emotion getting a particularly challenging period our school system. Throughout on She has
been diligent prepared in committee. Chewy shorting. Get every student has the opportunity to succeed. She believes our school system must to work for large
students. And that commitment. He's consistent to make it a new As a board member talk to Anderson takes on as the
community's representative. Very She understands that one of the boys most important responsibility is to provide
effective oversight of the superintendent's work. Why ensuring transparency and O'Connor been 90 in the work of the sport? She does not have to take in asking tough
questions and given the accountability. She is one of those will the members who believes that the men for accountability should be shown
not just in private but in public. She believes interest transparency. Those Prince of essential to maintaining the
public's trust. She believes into should be leadership. She understands that the strongest seasons come for the current operation, not isolation, not
just to working with the Blues with Johnny. Heating, the inputs from those not in the majority on any issue. When bringing 14 initiatives she
teaches out to families cope with the members and 6 tigers perspectives. Works to build a consensus. She has demonstrated the ability to
work people communique, respect, free across 2 from viewpoints and bring conflicts together for the good of students and our community.
And a time when I was scared, it was and continues to face significant challenges. Any important decisions. I believe we need a chair who combines experience with a crew member
nation fall for governance and a commitment to transparency and accountability. Talk to Anderson has the most reduced quantities throughout her career service on the sport.
For these reasons. I am proud to nominate doctor weakened in the sun to serve the Fairfax County
>> This Marin, would you like to speak to your second? Yes. So the role of chair and vice chair is about facilitating the work of the board across 12 individuals. And then with
the superintendent, it's wrangling a lot of people's attention, communicating information, collecting feedback and being fair and wing input from all board members. So we can be a flat Ford. It's helping ultimately
to unite individuals in the work of sustaining public education with leadership that shines as an example to hundreds of thousands of children and adults in Fairfax County, Virginia and America.
This is a huge responsibility. And I think leadership that has shown me they're able to do this. It selected as our leaders for the next year. I've been observing what they liable for. Dr. Anderson. is
reliable for leading with her values. I know what to expect from her Dr. Anderson. is reliable for offering solutions and seeking compromise and collaboration. Dr. Anderson is reliable for
being an experienced manager as a former school principal. I see how her professionalism and knowledge infuse the human resources work needed to oversee the employees working in our school board office.
Dr. Anderson. is relying for being the example of accountability. She does what she says, what she's going to do and never lie. Reliability takes the burden off of me. I can rely on her to follow through and I trust her word.
Dr. Anderson, for liable for reaching out to communicate. She approaches others with respect, no matter what their personal relationship is. She's opening open to working with anyone in the effort to do what's best for students
and the school division. A true diplomat. Dr. Anderson. is reliable for knowing the role of board leader and the work to be done and also how it could improve offering these options for
collaboration when previously chair on the last board, we served on together. She consistently sought to garner input from all members and then shared the summer. But input with us all very transparent and fair. I'm
aware that Dr. Anderson would like to help us prioritize our work and dig into work that we must do, including policy work and work about educational technology. She is a planner
and board member and her board member input and interests focus on that article action to achieve progress. Important work. I choose Dr. Anderson.
>> This Anderson, you please let me know which school board members have indicated that they would like to speak, Mr. Danon, Mr. Danon. Thank you
very >> Mr. Dannan: I first want to thank chair Anderson for I and I also want to stunned when sentiment that it says a lot about the fact that we have
multiple colleagues going to step up. friend of mine often reminds me that credit belongs to that person. Going to step up and serve in the arena. so I commend my colleagues for
doing so. And now after a few months, I've seen close how difficult it can be to serve chair, which is even more shocked than Mr. Fisher's able
to do it for 2 years I had the benefit perhaps before being elected of watching everybody up here. during that time, obviously really stood out to
me. For one for her passion for this working for for doing it right is really something to be said for that. And in that you bring serve vast
experience to bear for us right? seen now that I've I've served alongside for several months. I can say that. The same values and the same
person you see up here is exacting person you see working behind the scenes. She's exception poverty. She's causing trying to get input from a range of perspectives.
Even the other day we had questions about something that should run. And then as I call this the are working on it together? More input feedback and make things better. She
felt a very direct but honest at the same time and a very kind. it's sometimes tough to hold us to get a first does that very well. And so she's done it for the excellent job. Showcasing Ashley Vice chair.
And I'm confident that these qualities will serve her well as chair and I'm excited to
support her. Mr. Dunne. >> I'm proud to speak enthusiastically in support of my colleague, Doctor Ricardy Anderson to serve as chair of the Fairfax County School board. Leadership in the
division is large and complex as ours requires more than just good intentions. It demands proven experience, unwavering integrity and the steady hand Dr. Anderson. brings all 3 in abundance
having previously served as both chair and vice chair of the sport. She understands the immense responsibility of this role. She understands how navigate complex challenges,
facilitate rigorous discussion and build consensus among 12 distinct voices representing diverse communities across our county as the Mount Vernon District representative, I place a high value on
leadership that listens to families supports our educators and remain steadfastly focused on student achievement and well-being throughout her tenure representing the Mason District Dr. Anderson. has
demonstrated a deep commitment to educational equity, transparency and fiscal responsibility. She brings a disciplined, professional approach to governance and consistently centers. The
needs of our students and every policy debate at a time when our division faces critical decisions around our infrastructure, student, engagement and educational outcomes. Doctor Anderson's
experience and collaborative vision or exactly what the sport needs to lead fcps forward effectively marriage. My colleagues to join me in
supporting Doctor Ricardy Anderson as next chair. Ms. >> I would like to extend my sincere thanks to my colleague Miss Anderson for exceptional
leadership and dedicated service over the past year, serving us share that it was countless hours of hard talk for decision-making and a steadfast commitment to our
community. Miss Anderson has carried out those responsibilities with integrity and grace and compassion. And I was very
happy to be a neighbor. >> also I'm pleased to support MS Navy for the chair of the school board, even though I know how difficult this to what that well elected members, but you're stepping
up to location after being a vice chair for one year. I wanted to say Robin brings a lifetime of dedication to public education. The 27 years of distinguished service in
Fairfax County, Public Schools. I would never forget these words in my life. As both as a school counselor and director of student Services.
Extensive extensive experience working directly with the students, families and staff combined with Mission as a respected leader in school. Counseling in college admission has given a deep understanding of the
opportunities and challenging facing our schools since joining the school board. She has demonstrated talk full collaborative and student-centered approach. All this taking the time to
listen. Been a consensus and making informed decisions I'm confident that current speed integrity and commitment to serving our students, staff and community makes outstanding choice to lead.
board has a chance. Thank you. Dre. There are no other speakers. Excuse me, Doctor
Anderson. Dr. Anderson. Thank you. I do want to take a moment to say a few words. >> Dr. Anderson: Firstly, I want to say thank you to miss
the moon and to Miss Maren for the nomination for my candidacy, for chair of school board. I want to also thank you for your remarks. I served
with mayor for a very long time. So she's had a lot to draw from. And so I appreciate you pulling back some of those activities that occurred so long ago. I'm very grateful.
I'm grateful for thoughts. I'm grateful for comments. It is an honor to have even a small bit of evidence that the
spirit of my beliefs and the intent of my actions I received and the matter of with which I intended. Which is very often hard. But we all strive for that. Each person
on this board sought this office because we saw a need to make things better in some way. Whether it had been too
highlight the need of a marginalized group. Or to advance mental health access or increase healthy habits, such as better nutrition,
outdoor classrooms. We each saw an opportunity to make a positive impact and improve the positions of the students of the staff and parents of
the Fairfax County community. It is in that spirit that I accept the nomination. I want to find a way to make a positive impact on the
governance of this school board. Goes the board so goes the division. I am seeking to support to support board
governance and a matter that uplifts all voices. >> To allow all too to feel heard. And valued. I envision
a board in which members coalesce around issues. And use the SCENTING perspectives to create a better solution.
As they say. shop and iron. I hope to contribute to the board. And which leadership is distributed as distributed
among all members. Each of us, every single one of us. Has areas of expertise that should be maximized. Perspectives.
That will benefit the system. Lastly, I want to support a board which holds dear its responsibilities to not only lift the concerns of the
constituents who elected us to be their representatives, but to seek accountability from the school system and fulfill our duty to provide oversight. Let's be clear. No
organization is perfect. No board is perfect. However, I do believe we are in a target rich environment. And I would appreciate the opportunity to
be part of the team to help make the change I seek. Again. Thank you as the moon and thank you as Mayor. Dre deadly
for now, 10. If there are no other comments, then we'll proceed with the vote. >> There are 2 nominations for chair of the school board.
This Robyn Lady and Doctor Ricardy Anderson, the candidate who receives a majority of votes from those board members present and voting will be declared chair
and I will call for the votes in order of their nomination. Please note in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order Rule. 46.3, 8 as soon as one of the
nominees receives a majority vote, that person will be declared elected and no votes will be taken on the remaining nominees for that office. All
those in favor of the motion to elect Robyn lady is chair of the Fairfax County School board signify by raising your
hand and saying I. That would be Mr. Frisch, Mr. McDaniel. >> St. John-Cunning, Ms. Lady Anderson Ms. Dixit and Mister
Danon. >> Those opposed. >> That would be Erin. Mr.
done. And Doctor Anderson. Those abstaining. That would be Mister Moon. Will the clerk please announce the vote?
>> 7, 3, 1, mislead. He has a majority. >> At this time I am pleased to introduce the chair of the Fairfax County School board. This robyn lady. Thank Thank
you, colleagues for this honor. And for the opportunity to serve as chair of the Surface High School board, I take this responsibility very seriously. And I'm deeply humbled by the trust you
placed in me. First, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to miss Anderson, thank you for your leadership as chair over the past year. And thank you for your mentorship. I've learned so much for your structured in organizational
approach to this role. Most of all, we have not always agreed. I'm grateful for our passionate conversations about the vital work of this board. Conversations that consistently pushes both to be
better leaders. As I step into this role, my core philosophy remains unchanged. My roles in Fcps alongside my prior leadership on various boards and association's top. leadership is not about title.
It's about stewardship strategy and deep listening. And every decision we face, I will continue to ground myself and 3 fundamental questions. How will this impact our students? How will this impact
our faculty and staff? And how will this impact our families? These questions are my compass, but I cannot navigate the challenges ahead alone. I genuinely celebrate the
collective gifts and unique perspectives that every single member of this board brings this table to the entire board and to our community. I want know that I see this role as a
bridge builder. I'm fully committed to working with each of you. Let's teach your priorities and finding common ground to move us forward together. We're serving at a time in our in public
education is being scrutinized like never before. Our shared mandate is to ensure that Fairfax County, Publix schools are so robust, so inclusive and so successful that
families choose U.S.. Strong schools, build strong communities and our local businesses explicitly cite Fcps has a primary economic draw. We have proven we can do
hard things. Updating our boundary, grading and calendar policies and implementing boundary changes for the upcoming year. This fall. I look forward to our governance committees continuing this
vital work by finishing our innovation instructional technology and educational technology policies. The work ahead of us to man's exit communication, the commitments, unity and a great
deal of humility. I promise to serve this board and Fairfax County public schools with absolute dedication and integrity. But as I said last year, I'm human. I ask for
your grace make a mistake and I promise to extend the exact same grace to each of you. Whether we agree or disagree. Tonight, your voice matters and I am fully committed to working with you. Thank you.
Colleagues. Let's look forward to an exceptional year of
serving our students together. Let's get to work. This time. I will open the floor to nominations for vice chair of
the firm's county school board. >> I'm pleased to nominate Mr. McDaniel for vice chairs for the school board. The
Seven-bedroom. Is there a second? Second? Comet and has been nominated for Vice chair. Are there any other
nominations? I nominate retired and as vice chair of the school board. Is there a second? I second the nomination. Mateo Dunne has
been nominated for vice chair for their other nominations. Thom McDaniel, Mateo Dunne have been nominated for Vice Chair. Are there any other nominations? Hearing? No other
nominations, the motion before the board is to elect Kyle mcdaniel for Mateo Dunne as vice chair of the Fair Sky School board. Well, call first on this members who nominated Mr. McDaniel. And then those who nominated Mr. Dunne for
comments Ms. Dixit. Would you like to speak your nomination of Mr? McDaniel. Yes, fight to start speaking before. I'm
pleased to support A candidate for vice chair of the school board stomach down bring a strong background in public service. Leadership innovation along with a deep commitment to Fairfax County.
>> And are students his experience in local government business leadership and workforce development provides a valuable process perspective as we continue addressing the opportunities and challenges
facing our school system since joining the board, he has demonstrated a collective approach collaborative approach of building this to listen to diverse viewpoints
and a steadfast focus on improving outcomes for students supporting on educators and strengthening our school. I'm confident his leadership dedication and commitment to work
collaboratively and that the school serve the board and and our community, even in the role of Vice chair and last but not least it would be a vice chair Hudak going to talk
a lot on Dias. and appreciate that. Thank you. Mr. Damage like to speak your second. >> Mr. Dannan: Yes, and again, I want to recognize the
individuals who are willing to step up and serve in this that I make respect to those ensure gratitude that you're going to step up because I know that it's not easy putting stuff out there. And I say that as somebody for the first time
ran for office a few months ago and it is if a company name out there, but I know you do it because you want to serve our community, make things better. And appreciate that from. served on my first
part of it is 18 years old and I recognized right away that it takes leadership team that can cleverly and bring folks together and also dot that
each other. Over the last few months. the chance trk. Mister McDaniel found him to be somebody from a policy wonk who is incredibly knowledgeable about a range of
topics that I think it didn't even know EV discussing. And he he passion for getting things right in doing this barefoot fatality. I especially appreciate that region has been able to help
us refrain things and offer pragmatic compromises. A lot of issues. And again, things that I had and and even occurred to me. You know, discussion last week, I think I'm the son of a high school. Is a great example of that
right picked up issue that a lot of folks may be heading been paying attention to work to the nuances of it and then worked for months to get a soft and get it done right and
make progress towards that. So top of that, brings to bear years of experience working with kind of government that I think we can really benefit from. I think one of reasons I want to serve in this role is
to help cooperate the county Board of Supervisors. And it really well positioned. Help us do that at the same time, he's humble and recognizes his minutes, especially when it comes to education. And I
think against Bird, you know, he can do a great job, completing our newly elected chair, but almost every chef talking about, you know, he's asked, you know, reviews for us for perspective educators
and folks who have to confront this work in making sure that it's done with fidelity and recognize that. really appreciate it. And then not for nothing. I've had the
chance to see him as a father a husband and our girls. even if you play dates, seen him as an exceptionally kind parent and a partner. And I think you
bring all these qualities as vice chair and have a sport. This marriage like to speak to your nomination, Mr. Dunne. >> Ms. Meren: As I said
earlier, the role of vice chair is to help facilitate the work of the board. It is an active role is shared partnership of the chair and Vice chair so they can lead together and to be up to work
and the effort of engaging 10 other members who each deserve access to information provided by the superintendent in meetings with the chair and vice chair. The tail done brings energy and creativity
to his work as a school board member. And these attributes our benefits for later he challenges process is that often should rightly be challenged and improved. He values his and others time and
once our meetings to be productive held at times with members themselves and the public can participate. Being a part-time board with many members working full time jobs having his voice advocating
for flexible meeting times that still honor public transparency is an important voice to have at the helm. Mr. Dunne is reliable for seeking support. I've seen his strategies for this only grows. It's his time on the
board. He is eager to collaborate and also to find compromise. He picks up the phone, asks to schedule times to meet. So discussions could happen. This is a valuable strength to bring as Vice
chair Mr. Dunne pays attention to details and this planning out the work and essential skill for the board's work. As we set our agenda and move through the year making adjustments when needed as
she's Mr. Dunne. Dr. Anderson was like to speak your second. Yes, I would. Thank you. I am quite pleased to be able to second done for the position
of Vice chair in a very short time. It was made very apparent that Mister Dunne is a He works with others for the true benefit of the system and not for personal gain. His
leadership has been apparent and many initiatives even such as laying the groundwork for the purchase of the King Abdul Academy. I still recall the
Saturday that he called me asking to be connected with anyone who knew about that site because he read it in the paper. And that really led to some wonderful opportunities
for Fcps. Again, had nothing to do with the Mount Vernon District. But it was for the benefit of the system. And that is a moment that I will never forget because of how
fast that entire initiative came to be. We'll also hear bit more later on about his vision. Because he does share that in many ways.
>> Dr. Anderson: Having calendar meetings having. >> Over 30. >> Dr. Anderson: Boundary meetings with his community. He wants to listen. He wants to be a representative for the
community of Fairfax. Mr. Dunne is professional. suddenness trustworthy. Mr. Dunne is committed to the students, parents and staff of
the Fcps community. He values being productive. >> For the community above all. Mr. Dunne is able to work with every single person on this board and he seeks
viewpoints. >> Dr. Anderson: To create consensus and 2 better. His solution. He has said to me,
no fewer than about 3 times that his greatest value is being productive on this board. And I do believe that belief. We'll bring him to a space where he's able to
support serving and creating consensus. And ensuring that all voices are heard on this board. Thank you for stepping out and putting your name into
the Thank you, Mr. Men. Thank you. Madam Chair. >> Mr. Moon: The without repeating what has been already sending support
mission done. Danis one those both members would cost to. He's. >> work? He works. Are he
researches issues? He butting up any fee to the board. We don't have done. He's 2 His
that occur. He He Friday. The asking questions, the professions for questions.
Just someone who had in the past the serve as a chamber for 3 times ship or 3 times. I know I know what kind person
would the past. To a chamber in the chairman's meeting and looking as a team and children
she. one and who can provide view points. This one he had.
Michigan. Between 2 excellent candidates nominees today. This done is match. To Madame
for discusses 10. And for point. Thank you, Mr. Fresh. >> I'll be supporting Mr.
McDaniel. I think he brings a remarkable combination of thoughtfulness, professionalism and a genuine commitment, collaboration. And I've enjoyed serving with him over the past year on the
Fairfax County Planning So I can say he approaches every issue with curiosity and asks tough questions without losing
sight. The people affected by our decisions and he's consistently demonstrated a willingness to listen to build consensus and to do hard work and to continually improve. I
just want to say a few words about. Are outgoing chair MS Anderson, who was a vice chair when I was and I'm going devolve private conversation.
We had we talked a little bit about how strange it is when you're wrapping up your time as chair and it becomes kind of like an out-of-body experience to see the work of the board moving forward,
knowing that you've done everything you can a share, whatever you didn't get finished, you're going cross your fingers and hope the next person picks up and
prioritizes. But I want to say from the that I enjoyed working with you, not only as my vice chair, but having you as chair and I look forward
rejoining. The Lower 10 as it were. But I will not be up the seat next to Dr Reid. thank you, Dr. Anderson. I know that you bring. Passion and
determination to everything you touch on this board. We have not always agreed, but that has not stopped us from routinely working together on
difficult things, particularly when it comes to our shared schools like Falls Church, high school in here at Luther Jackson or on the trust policy to protect or immigrant students. I know that our
collaboration will continue and that you always tell me how you feel about an issue and that will be unvarnished. And I appreciate that about
you, Mr. Done in the spirit of divulging private conversations this evening. I'm going to devolve to when I had with you and I was chair and your brand new on the board and I said, I think I said you once. >> Maybe you could be a little
less like a bull in a China shop. And it elicited that And I had to get my iPhone replaced >> but you know, my my
>> point here is that we have not always agreed on topics or process or whatever, but we've kept it simple. We've remained open communication. And at times we've been able to partner with each other on things that we were both
passionate about. And I have no doubt that that will continue. And I look forward to with our new chair in our new vice chair to the board's
priorities through the strategic planning. Our superintendent because this work is incredibly important.
Thank Thank Stumping for today to seek your support to serve as vice chair of the Fairfax County School board. When a
selected to represent found front and district that pledge to bring rigorous oversight, candid communication and unyielding. >> Constituent advocacy to the sport over the past year
through every issue from our comprehensive and your views to our school calendar, instructional technology, policy and budget constraints. I have striven I have driving to uphold that sacred commitment. But as we face
systemic challenges across every district boundary, I recognize that the role of vice chair requires a broader mandate, a steadfast commitment to serving all 180,000 students and families across the entirety of the
county. I'm seeking the position of vice chair because our division stands at a pivotal moment. To navigate our fiscal challenges. Are to restore public trust and deliver the educational
excellence. Every child in Fairfax County deserves our board must be anchored in 3 foundational principles, accountability, integrity and transparency. Accountability
requires measurable standards, explicit reporting mechanisms and a willingness to confront structural challenges. Head on to accountability means moving beyond. Look, life fixes and delivering systemic
division-wide solutions that uplift every community. We demonstrated this when we took decisive action to address severe capacity in facility needs across our system leading to a landmark countywide initiative to fire
Skyview High School. This project stands as a testament to what we can accomplish when we look beyond individual districts and couple a unified division-wide vision with regress operational
accountability as vice chair. I will work tirelessly to ensure that every policy passed by this board includes clear oversight mechanisms, measurable benchmarks and real follow through systemwide.
Integrity means doing what is right for students and staff even when it is hard, it means holding our division to the highest ethical standards from ensuring fair play in student
athletics to supporting evidence-based instructional policies that prioritize student health and learning. We see the need for this integrity and how we safeguard the development well-being of our youngest learners. That's
why I've championed division-wide efforts to establish responsible, common sense limits on school issued electronic devices. The school board models leadership for
over 180,000 students and families. We must we must demonstrate integrity, not only in our words but interactions and our governments. Trust is earned
through transparency throughout my tenure. I have made it a priority to provide unvarnished facts, detailed data and open forms whether through town halls, community meetings are comprehensive updates to my constituents. Decisions made by the school
board directly impact families across the county families deserve transparency into how decisions are made. Our resources are allocated and how policies are evaluated. As vice chair, I will advocate
for open accessible and inclusive process ease across every committee and board action ensuring that no community feels left out of the conversation. John McCain once said that the vice
president's only responsibility consisted of a daily inquiry after the health of the president. Fortunately and surprisingly, serving as vice chair of this board case for greater responsibilities,
vice chair must be a champion for the entire division. And as vice chair, my focus will be on supporting the chair promoting efficient and effective governance of the school board and the school division working tirelessly to
promote collaboration and unity at a time when our school division can friends generational challenges. I am committed to maintaining for
loving constituent voices from every corner of our county. At a time when our families need our support and keeping our division laser-focused on academic achievement and operational excellence some
projects nomination. And I ask for your vote to serve as Vice chair. So it together truly together, we can lead with accountability, govern with integrity and operate with
consistent transparency. Thank you. Thank you. John. Coming. Thank you. First of all, I want to thank everybody for stepping up for this because I
know. That both positions are really difficult. And I really want to thank our chair for all the work she has done with such amazing Grace. It's not
easy. And unless he said >> at this dyess and in back rooms. Nobody understands how hard it is. And so I really want to appreciate both our chair vice chair for what they've done this year. I remember the first time I met
Mister McDaniel. And I appreciate I appreciated his ability to say what he meant with an incredible efficiency of words. And with clarity, I have actually stolen his
simple 3 word phrase of why we do this And he said 3 words. Protect public education. He doesn't have to say anything And that's the way he
operates. He knows what's going but he doesn't take a pair of time. He just does the work. He is level-headed and thoughtful when he considers
decisions. If he ended up, doesn't understand something he will reach out to colleagues. Leaderships are experts in the field at hand. He's always professional and has an amazing ability to keep
his cool. Even when things get challenging not at member, he has traveled throughout our district in brings district right perspective. will know that he flies and he flies all
over the place. But I can also say he to place a think he's put on more miles on his car since he's been on the board. I have seen him grow in this rule since he's come on board
and he has stayed true to that commitment and he has stayed true to learning. And as another cali consent, I've also been able to see him with his daughters who sometimes
when it's necessary, he'll bring in to work because that's how important the work So I am proud to say that I will support Mr. McDaniel and
as the nominator for him said, I will continue to appreciate his efficiency and clarity with words.
>> If there are no other comments and we'll proceed with the vote there nominations for vice chair of the school board. Kyle done the candidate who receives a majority of the votes from those board members present
and voting will be declared Vice chair and I will call for the votes in order of their nomination. Please note in accordance with Robert's Rule of Order rule 4, 6, 3, 8, as
soon as one of the nominees receives a majority vote, that person will be declared elected in of us will be taking on the remaining nominees for that office. All those in favor of the motion to elect comment and was vice
chair the high school boards signify by raising your hand and saying I? Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, the St. John-Cunning. Sanderson Ms.
Dixit Mr. Dan and myself, all those opposed. Erin. Mr. Dunne, Mr. Noone Dr. Anderson. For the clerk. Please read the
vote. >> 7 for There's a majority from Mr. McCAnn.
>> At this time, I'm pleased the vice chair, the first school board comic Daniel. I
invite Mr. Tender to make some remarks. >> I don't feel like I can speak after it was said that I don't speak a lot so, but but I will do very, very briefly. Thank you for the the the
support and I'm honored by the confidence elected vice chairman. And I don't take it lightly. What start by thanking Chair Lady for leadership and former share Anderson for the work she's put in the last 2 years in
leadership and look for being a strong partner to chair lady in this role into supporting the work that she's leading on behalf of the board. This division you're serving on this It's reminded me again
and again that the decisions we make aren't abstract policy exercises. They they land in classrooms. They land and bus lines and they land in the lives of nearly 180,000 kids
and their families and the staff who show up for them every day. And that's the responsibility carry into this new role as vice chair. My job is to help the sport function. Well, to keep our meetings productive, to make sure
members voices heard and to step in when needed. So our work continues without interruption. But more than that, I want to help us stay focused on what matters, which is sound governance, fiscal responsibility, decisions grounded and what's best for
kids. And I know we don't always agree every issue that comes before us and that's healthy. And that's okay. I believe this board works best when we extend each other. Good faith, even disagreement.
So thank you again for your trust. look forward to working everyone in the coming year.
Thank Vice-chair McDaniel.
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08:37PM. I now call on. Mr. McDaniel for 2 motions. >> I knew the school board designate the 2026 2027
calendar, regular business meetings which are typically held on Thursdays as well as closed sessions and work Sessions. The board's calendar of meeting dates will be based on school year. We published in July is detailing The
agenda item special meetings, Orkney work Sessions and other special functions will also be scheduled. Liaisons and committees will be organized to support the board's work if needed. Committees of 3 board
members consider student disciplinary case isn't closed meetings. Is there a second? I second Mr. January like to speak your motion now.
Anderson was like speech. Your second. I'm the motion forces on the screen, all those in favor.
>> Mr. Fresh Sanderson, St. John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel Ms. Dixit, Mr. Khan and Mr. Noonan myself. With everyone else
away from the table. Please read.
>> The vote is a tear. The motion carries. >> School a motion. Number 2, I move the school board authorize or excuse Mr. It to
you. >> And this is a long one. I move that school board authorize organizational arrangements and appointments as follows. Number one, set
salary board members. 48,000 per year and that of the board chair 50,000 reimburse all board members for travel expenses in the conduct of official business, including attendance at meetings at the same rate as employees of the
board. Number to compensate the student representative for attendance Participations at public meetings commensurate with the current minimum wage. The student representative shall also be reimbursed with the approval of the school
board chair for expenses incurred while on school board business. Number point Marty Smith to serve as the superintendent's designee to attend any meeting of the school board's. The
superintendent cannot attend through July 31st of 2026. point Dr Francis IV to service superintendents designee to attend a meeting of the school board that the superintendent cannot attend effective
beginning August first 2026. Number 4 point Christine Ascent low as clerk of the school board. And Janet Brown is deputy clerk for the school board each with the corporate Sarah Devon is required by the code of Virginia. Number 5,
appoint deputy clerks of the school board's the limited purpose of signing titles. The school division vehicles and Counter signing Payment. Warren says detailed attachment B of the agenda item. Number 6 point agents and deputy agents of the
school board to examine approve an order payment of financial obligations of the school board to approve disbursements made from all petty cash funds as detailed in Attachment B of the agenda item. Number 7, a point agents
and deputy ages of the school board to examine approve an order payment only in connection with the educational employees, something retirement system, the Fairfax County, the Rfc, detail that Ashby of the agenda item. Number 8,
authorize the chair and clerk to sign a legal documents for the board those requiring signature of some other officers and authorize vice chair to sign in the absence or unavailability of the chair and the deputy clerks and the
absence or unavailability of the clerk. Number 9 authorize Marty Smith, chief of staff to execute official documents, including those relating to state federal impact aid requiring the superintendent
signature and those relate to the Virginia Department of Education reports documents for physicians. Another official correspondence and the absence or unavailability of the division superintendent
effective through July 31st. 2026 Authorites Dr. Francis. I the interim chief of staff to execute official documents including those relating to state federal impact. Aid require the superintendent signature and those relating
to the Virginia Department of Education reports, documents wreck physicians and other official correspondence of the absence or unavailability. The division superintendent effective beginning August first 2026. Number 10 retain
the following outside law firms assigned and managed by the Office, a division counsel, the firm of Andrews Kurth to provide general legal advice, litigation services, the firm of Blankenship and Keith to provide general legal
in special education and vice litigation services, the firm of Franklin and for a comp pick to provide workers, compensation services. The firm's Michael, you can Plc to provide general legal advice
and litigation services. The firm of Sands, Anderson, to provide general legal advice, litigation services and such other firms, as are determined to be necessary from time to time. Number 11, appoint an
impartial hearing. Officer Merryman gallon for soon to Virginia code. 22.1 dash 3.11, v upon a time the request for hearing pursuant to Virginia
code. TWENTY-TWO 0.1 dash 309 and as required by the Virginia code the school board were for such hearing to either an impartial hearing officer or three-member fact-finding panel based upon the preference of the employee
requesting the hearing. Is there a second? I second. Mr. Tan you like to speak your motion as Anderson. Would you like to speak to your second? No.
>> I will call the vote. The motion of forces on the screen. All those in favor, Mr. Freshness, Anderson, mayor and the St. John-Cunning Mr. McDaniel sticks to Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mr. Moon Dr.
Anderson, myself. The clerk, please announce the vote. >> The but Sullivan 0, the motion carries. 4 point '01
commute. Dissipation the next order of business committee participation. We welcome all committee members who are here and those who sign up speak this evening. Additional information about signing up to provide comments at school board, regular business meetings and public hearings
can be found on the school board's Web site at Www CPSC it to you Backslash school board during the sign-up process remembers acknowledge they were informed of the school board's expectations for proper decorum. When
providing comments, the expectations are also available online. And with the printed agenda and many materials in the back of the room, we ask audience members to be respectful of one another. Shouting out for us
will not be tolerated. Please hold your applause until conclusion of speaker's remarks. Audience members may not join speakers to the podium and should remain at their seats, including one recording video are taking
photos. We're grateful to those who come to speak to us today and thank you for your cooperation. School board members will be listening but not responding. Madam Clerk,
please call the first speaker. >> Robert Shaw.
Good evening chair and members of the board, Robert Shaw representing the Springfield District on the minority student achievement Oversight Committee. >> And one of incoming coach
years speak one tool priorities from where 2026 a new report. First. The young scholars grat the young scholars model of closes
access and opportunity. Grap gaps for underrepresented students and that fines, to make program. But once they reach high school support becomes a matter of chance.
The grant that funded schooler design program has been eliminated. We are asking the board to reinstate it. Secondly, equity and
culturally responsive, Nev staffing this school year. The ECR team was reviews from 11 stop. If I do to grant funding in security. That loss means
less direct support of school. Closing achievement gap and fewer students equity. Ambassador, leader opportunities for our
students, our school bays at leads teachers, counselors, coaches take on this role for $700 stipend and 4. After
hours training. When ECR had, especially as in every region. That special coach them individually. Without that
coach equity leads mean well, but really preparation. Watch over committee calls. Check it. If we want every leads to be effective, not symbolic.
They need regional specialties guiding their work and this COC recommends restoring these ECR position and we urge the board to direct staff to re to
do so. Thank you for your time and continued partnership with
our committee. >> Upon us hot tea on us.
>> My name is upon once again. This time to be as potent and want to speak about AI and Everglades. time. And I am can take that would be cover their science and I'm working with many a magic. The cottages
like different kind computing. I am a spill take as it gets. But actual makes me very aware. for the colleges need get from go, there's especially with good. I
understand looking for quick fixes and several motions today and that that action, the kind of the motion I I think a lot students use a question of dates dealers apartment for the This is good
because it's but it is going present the start of school. Part of the book, a seat. I think as we look to most on items, we should not weaken visits to Dickens. However,
anything that says I feel great tax would be better them. I think that to me that implies a eyes acceptable in good 8 X plus one. That is a
major decision which would not be made before you evidence education benefit, risk analysis and video featured in part and conflict. Some of you mentioned AI projects on other
way in some high schoolers, blaming something's working well, but they just have spoken with schools. Describe this as a top down approach. Not the classroom during the month. victim, 70 students
should not be left behind. Then them about AI how it works, what it can do it, whether the 6, but I'm a molester than he was before understanding the consequences. You just saw
there to continue with their student work is authentic. Some could move back to pay better because he's the only effective way to make it a it is a stunt. Those are concerns about going to feel for loading. But I've received
attention in the debate reasoned. The fact that some high school students I got home does not mean it should be election at the school. Please, please add of kind AI
the distinctions that exact a good gatos and to let the voice of precious Compean
before expanding student Thank you. Michelle Durst.
>> In July 2025, Fairfax County Public Schools joined a lawsuit against Google claiming that Google had developed products intended to
harm and cause addiction in kids. This is feeling a mental health crisis that Fairfax County now have to defy die for resources to address. How
many of you knew about this? It's good that you're doing this. But how many of you knew about this lawsuit and Illinois? A lawsuit has been settled with Google for
inappropriately collecting students data. 2 lawsuits have found Google liable of creating harm. And addiction in kids. So I have to ask, why
are we Mandate Inc that we put kids? On Google Chromebooks when we know for a fact Google is creating products that I intended to be harmful and
addicting to our students to our children. And we don't have the it capacity. We have learned to put the safeguards
in place for these children. And then we put kids on digital curriculum. This is my second grade Centre. Social Studies curriculum, Google flights after Google slides.
I'm happy to pass them out afterwards. And this is his language arts curriculum. It is empty. And I'm happy to pass those out. And asked for
2 years for my child to write with a pencil due to health issues and they're still empty. And what is incentive for parent for teachers to do
the pencil and paper writing when you have 401 education technology tools for elementary school alone. When last spoke to you in April,
you had 388. So there's not cost transparency. There's not evidence that you have shared
with a strong evidence for this youth. Sara Howard.
>> Good evening. Doctor Reed and members of the Ford. I'm here to request an expedited commonsense boundary correction for 14 elementary school students live in at the
dead in section of hooes road spot. 89. 21. The recent boundary of recent our children to Saratoga Elementary School. 3.2 mile
commute across heavily congested roads get Hot Valley Elementary is just for 1.4 miles away directly up the street from our neighborhood. Our neighborhood was artificially cut off from the
rest of spy 89. 21, when the Fairfax County Parkway was built. Found review staff has acknowledged that initial recommendations relied on
high-level geographic data without street level rad in context. Well, today we're bringing you that context. Buses for West springfield pyramid are a passer street every single day serving our
neighborhood ads just 800 feet to existing bus routes. There's a bus from Saratoga will have to transit the heavily trafficked to 86 to 89 junction. Just to get to our small little that in section
of whose road. And our neighborhood along. Move in our neighborhood to hot Bally at just a 2% school projected to operate well under
capacity. The impact on Irving Middle School in West Springfield, High even smaller. Less than a car quarter of a percent. Our children belong to the community and realigning our
neighborhood restores the natural community ties prioritizing policy. 81 30. Her 79% of affected. Residents have signed petitions requesting this change. You and your staff's received an
e-mail today containing relevant data points. This petition along with route videos. I plead with you to please review those sayings. This isn't a tourist,
disruptive fraud boundary overhaul is a quick surgical correction of a historical anomaly. Realigning our neighborhood to spot 89 16 before the upcoming school
year of which put kids through to unnecessary. Transitions aligns perfectly with fcps.
>> Polish. >> Keep Gentry. I'm here
tonight to speak. Nuys individual behalf of Fcps Perron for intentional technology. We would first like to thank the school for Frist taken recent weeks to get addressing overuse number
like the screens scps. We are grateful for your partnership. Looking forward to next steps bring change virtual classrooms. In recent months. We've heard a lot about testing. How compelling the
research from the detrimental effects of device based learning entre cognition. Attention vision and mental health. These concerns seem to pale in comparison. The
possibility they might not perform well on tests. We want to find out what tests are children take at each grade level, but they can repaired for year-round use of laptop
or iPad. We asked elementary teachers and principals what testing looks like for each great. I'm happy to share the tonight. Significant finding from conversations. There are
no device based task for a CPS students in Pre-K or kindergarten, not. If you test the kindergarteners. Take part Monday through one-on-one with
a teacher. In other words, iPad uses in kindergarten is not preparing students take an iPad face test. It is trained rise. Yes. Tracking them
hands-on learning. Yes. He's giving them access to appropriate content on the Internet. Yes. That is not preparing them for state mandate testing. Will staff
even told us they see iPad detrimental to first graders ability to learn use a laptop. We can add that to list of what kindergarten iPad user does and state testing is
delivered on laptops. Who should use IPads in Pre-K and kindergarten. Into like these Final 4 plans. Our language 30 needs whose families and
school team to determine that such in best interest. But let this be the end of a wholesale iPad deployment near Fairfax County schools. There are no
kind of arguments left. And just ret.
>> Members of the board superintendent, my name is and just right. I'm here tonight to play some public record, a profound a systemic failure of leadership at Oakton Elemen School. I submitted evidence of this failure to the board's written record last month. Response with
silence. So I'm here to ensure that it heard. For months the local administration has demonstrated a persistent disregard for my daughter's indigenous identity, mispronouncing her name flying
the wrong tribal flag and ignoring cultural offensive murals. This baseline of deliberate indifference has now escalated to a severe breach of law and duty. My daughter recently provided reported an assault at the
school. The administration did not notify me or the proper authorities. I hold in my hand, a formal letter from the school's principal in made writing that the school did not fulfill its responsibility
to notify a parent, however, rather than addressing the gravity of the situation, the principal Franz, the severe negligence is a mere communication breakdown and attempts to scapegoat subordinate administrator.
This was not a simple missed phone call by one subordinate. It was a failure of 6 separate staff members, all mandatory reporters to comply with state
law, federal law and Fcps. District regulations regarding alleged assault. The principal's letter is transparent attempt to contain liability by isolating the blame completely ignoring the
mandatory reporting failures of the entire staff. Because the school's administration legally compromise. I secured a safety plan. by myself and bypass the school to involve
local law enforcement and the district title. 9 coordinator. The principal attempting to protect this institution by throwing a subordinate under the bus does not absolve this district of its legal obligations. I demanded the
board formally investigate the administration of Alton Elementary. School for their collective failure to adhere to mandatory reporting laws and for allowing a culture, a deliberate indifference to
endanger a student. Thank you for your time.
>> And Dubrow Gray. Hana Dubrow Gray. And I'll.
>> I will address 2 motions you have for new business tonight. Motion 3 request an inventory of generative AI tools and a moratorium of their use until the board adopts a formal policy. Your
staff continue to claim the students do not have access to. And I Generative chat feature based AI in any of our schools at any grade levels
today. That's true. Today, but they have been available in the past. Access to chatbots is not the only concern parents have about AI. We're concerned about cognitive stunting that harm students.
When they have Jenny, I do their work. That options available today to all students in all schools at all grade levels type Google search on a school laptop.
Write me a 5 paragraph essay about Meiosis and make it sound like a 9th grader wrote it them Instant SA Homework Dot. That is because Google has as the default search
result and our summary. Use your leverage is a large district to work with Google to block this. motion for request a report by December about the fuss about the feasibility of a white list.
This might result in activity in a white list by 2027. Meanwhile, your reactive whack-a-mole approach continues to cause physical and mental harm, especially to some of our most vulnerable
populations. Students with executive functioning disorders, executive functions are a greater predictor of life success than intelligence. Yet the constant distractions from non
instructional content continues to stop students ability to develop these functions. We can have the debate about whether St Math, Alexia and other educational apps improve learning spoiler alert. They don't. But all of
us here should agree that there is no reason why students should have access to any non instructional content on school laptops ever. It is not there to students and it's not fair to teachers who do not want to be left to police,
especially when ad don't enforce the violations, use a wireless model by the beginning of the next school year. This is the defining issue for your tenure. This is
voters care about. Maria
Patrick, us. Maria Patrick S.
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>> Testing testing. Yes, and it's great see out. >> OK, perfect. Thank Honestly, I funded from a video, but let's go ahead and start. >> My name is Hannah to grow
Grey. Imus from county, a district president and 2010 fcps crime. I consider myself someone who has always been early adopter of technology and eager to discover how technology can the Reds
automate upskill my life at work and at home. I want to my voice to the growing movement of parents concerned the technology uses school is becoming dangerous
distraction. 2 real learning and personal growth. We work really hard to eliminate any screen exposure for our small children. frustrated that when they enter kindergarten, they
will be given IPads and assigned to use computer programs in games like St Math and Alexia. The IT guidance says that any screen time at this age should be Social and
Co view. Parents should be the ones deciding Howard Young children are ready to use devices. Outside sorry. I support the currently ongoing
effort to remove all devices from case or 2. And for TRC audit all technology being implemented in schools to weigh the potential benefits that any with the known harms
students need opportunities to home fundamental human skills before augmenting with technology so that the student parent to assess for themselves, whether the technology is helping hindering, there were There
should be an option for every student to learn without relying completely on
technology. >> Moving on to video testimony. Please play the video testimony of being
clean. >> Verizon 9th grader. And when they started middle school, I saw firsthand how the Chromebook has shifted from a learning tool into a barrier to learning and my
home Internet access is limited and monitor. child is at school and unfiltered access to games and other online distractions throughout the day. Yes, unfiltered, because like most students,
they learned how to bypass fcps is technology filters as a consequence it home and communicated the issues with his teachers. School counselors, administrators in the FCPS technology team
behavior did not change because the learning environment stay the same children's brains are still developing, expecting them to ignore constant digital temptation is like asking a child to sit with the full of
their favorite candy in their lap for 6 hours every day. Never eat it for many students, especially those struggle with the tension or impulse control. That is an unreasonable and unfair
expectation. Technology is also replacing essential parts of learning on correct mean students aren't learning to spell digital math programs often hide the thinking process, making it harder for
students, parents and teachers to identify state happened I can produce punch writing that it cannot replace the learning that comes from research, organizing ideas and expressing them in your own
words. I believe technology use education starts at home. The parents having conversations with their kids about appropriate behavior. Expectations. However, when I send my child to school, I
feel powerless because the way technology is currently used in school makes it nearly impossible to reinforce those expectations. I'm asking the school board to establish evidence-based, age, appropriate standards for and
tech use across the county strength in technology. Safeguards. So for teachers and using less technology without creating more work for them, provide printed textbook
as an option and paused implementation of the use of until clear research base standards are established. Thank you.
>> Please play the video testimony of Julia Adams. >> Good evening. Chair board members and superintendents
and students confided in me. His frustration about the lack of real World challenge learned. I listened and I must
he made a great argument. I have requested that each member received a copy of his gratitude letter to My name is
Julian Adams, educator and community engagement understand students year and then to be greater participants in their learning
experience. I respectfully recommend that each board member make regular seal visits to their schools with the purpose of direct
engagement with students facilitate in conversation about their day-to-day school experiences. They're learning
environment subject area. This is an ideal opportunity to learn from students. The a perspective about technology
as a learning and provide first-hand perspective, not captured in reports or regular school visits allows students,
parents and educators to experience board members, active engagement by meat and students with The experience provides a deeper
understanding of each school's unique environment while strengthening the connection between governments and the place in support every
student's success through direct interaction. Thank you in advance for your action.
>> Chair lady that was our last public speaker. >> If I put a one representative matters, I call on Mister Shostak for student
Representative Matters. >> Thank you. Greetings to the members of the board fcps staff, the community and most importantly to the 180,000
great students of Fairfax County, it is an honor and a privilege to sit here today is your 50 16 representative to the school board? First and foremost, I want to extend my measurable gratitude toward student advisory council,
putting their faith in my leadership this upcoming school year. It is a nearly impossible task to choose just one person to represent a body has vast and diverse as
Fairfax County and yet the SEC boost the occasion. It is in that spirit that I plan to lead. And it's in that spirit that I also plan to advocate reform is one of my priorities this year. Outside of along
with some other issues that I plan on bringing to the board's attention of my term ranging from security policies to mental health services and everything in between. I've using my limited time here to
bring as many issues faced by since the board inside possibly can. This is something I made an effort to emphasize during the election. And I continue to emphasize that now. As many of the council delegates now as well,
some of them board members here today. I read a bit of a campaign during months leading up to the primary and general elections for this role. And during my time on the campaign trail, I took on a number of additional issues that I plan
to work on. A student rep. I believe at this more broadly symbolizes job that I want to do as I have to bridge the gap between us as the students and the administrative decisions made by the board. I know this
is a goal that many previous 2 representatives have had. Just why would also like to thank Miss McCown and the other reps who came before her from the groundwork. They laid for me to be here and say this. Now. Like many things in life. I
know change in this county takes time. But I also know the process of change outlast any one person or any one turn. And I hope that if nothing else, I will be able to leave this role knowing
that I served as a catalyst for change. I had the pleasure speaking with MS St. John-Cunning recently and she told me she takes her job as a school board member more seriously than the title itself. This is something I
hope to embody during my time. A student ret. So one for all of you, the students of Fairfax County, Public Schools, rather than for my own goals and ambitions. More importantly, I care more about taking part in change,
something that is larger than myself. And I do about any personal gain or success. I hope that today signifies the dawn of a new era, Stu representation in this county and I can definitely say that
this will be the greatest responsibility that I hold in my academic career. So the superintendent and board members present. I would like to say enthusiastically looking forward to working with each and every one of you
on improving our schools this year. Similar to my plans to reach out to students across the county. I have to have the opportunity to work closely with you all as well. Not just
a board meetings, but also during work Sessions and community events. Thank you to any parents, teachers and the broader s APS community. I
promise you all that diligently to ensure that your students and children are getting the representation they deserve. Finally to any CPS, students watching. I want you all to know that I will
fight tooth and nail for you. I will put the needs and interests if you all before those of my own. And I will ensure that the work you do to contribute to our school system will not go unnoticed
without representation. I'm extraordinarily proud to call this county my home. And I cannot think of a better way to get back to my home than to serve you all as your next in
Representative. Thank you. Thank you. 6 point. Oh, action
items. I call him Mr. Dunne from Ocean.
Are customary practices introduce new business. >> At least one meeting before taking it up as an action item. However, due to its nature, it would make sense to
consider new business item. 10.1 one tonight as an action item. We have done this in the past under suspension of the rules. I asked for unanimous consent to suspend the rules and take up new business item.
10.1 1 after all, scheduled action items. Is there a second? >> There's a motion on the floor suspend the rules and
take up new business at Item. 10 Todd 11 after all scheduled action items. This motion is not debatable and a two-thirds vote in favor is needed to adopt a motion to suspend the rules. If the vote does not
meet the threshold and emotional, stay on the new business calendar. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh this Anderson missed mayor and St. John-Cunning Mr. McDaniel
mystics, Mr. Mr. Dunne, Mr. Moon. Dr. Anderson, and Myself. for the word present. The motion is adopted clerk is
instructed to reclassify agenda item 10 0.11 as action item 6 dot 0, 4, 6.0. 1 action
item certification of a closed meetings, compliance in order to comply with Section 2 DOT 2, Dash, 3, 7.12, d of the code of Virginia is the search for the board to certify the since the hand school board convene a closed meeting on
July 9 2026. to the best of each member's knowledge. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed
meeting were heard discussed or considered by the board during the closed meeting. Do I have a motion? Ms Henderson to a second? Mr. Fresh. All
those in favor. Mr. Freshness, Anderson, as mayor and St. John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel Ms. Dixit Mr. Dan, Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, Dr. Anderson, myself. That unanimous from
board members present. Actually, I'm 6 point. 0, 2, confirmation of act. Chen taken in closed meeting, close motion. Number one, I call him
Mr. Fresh from Ocean. >> I move to deny the school reassignment appeal of a student who engage in unwanted improper physical contact with another student school and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the division
superintendent, is there a second? All those in favor? >> Mr. Fresh this, Anderson, Mr. mayor and as St.
John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel, Mystics, Mr. Doubt, Mr. Mister Dunne, Mister Moon. And myself, all those opposed Dr. Anderson. hurt. Please read the vote.
>> 10 when the motion carries. >> Thank you. Close motion. Number 2, I call him Mr. McDaniel from Ocean. >> I move to deny the school reassignment appeal of a student possess storms in school in a quality consistent
with distribution of school into remanded Division superintendent any further action is necessary and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the division superintendent, is there a second second? All those in
favor. >> Mr. Fresh this Anderson, as mayor and the St. John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel Ms. Dixit Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, Dr. Anderson, myself, that you man is for
board members present. Close motion. Number 3. A Columbus Anderson, from Ocean. >> Ms. Anderson: I moved to
School reassignment appeal of a student who participate in a crime in the community and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the division superintendent, is there a second? All those in favor.
>> Mr. Freshness, Anderson, as mayor and St. John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel, Ms Dixon, Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon Dr. Anderson, myself, she Nana's for board members present close motion number for a calm, Mr. Dan, for a
on. I move to deny the school year. Simon Appeal of student was found responsible for a title 9 sexual harassment violation confirmed the display in Erie decision of the Division superintendent. >> Mr. Dannan: Is there a
second by second? All those in favor. >> Mr. Fresh Sanderson. mayor and St. John-Cunning Mr. McDaniel, Ms Dixon, Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon Dr.
Anderson, myself. She now has her board members present. Actually, I'm 6 DOT 0, 3, 2027, 2028, 2028 29 state or school. Your calendars. My
comments are intended for a motion. >> I move the Fairfax County school board adopt the 2027 2028 in 2028, 2029 school. Your calendars as detailed in the attachments on board
docks. Is there a second? I second Mr. Mid-January like to speak your motion briefly because a lot of words has been shed on this issue. So I will be very brief, basically,
we're adopting the next to the 27. 28. 28. 29 calendars. Those calendars of the embodiment of policy that was previously adopted. thanks to Mister Dunne, we have some
hard data that shows that the situation has improved from the previous school year in terms of more consistent five-day weeks. So I'm happy to move this forward so the
community can have can calendars for the next effectively the next 3 years. Proven out there plan around it. Ms. Dixit would like to speak to your second.
>> Yes, I like to support this is I like collaboration between the board members to get this done and do it is a very it's never easy task
because Noel One candidate was satisfy everyone, families and and staff on have different priorities. Some of express interest in that year. Round kinder, some many an image
families are one more and more uninterrupted. 5 days, instructional weeks. Our staff needs professional development days to continue support. A stern warning. And we also have to respect religious and
cultural observations by meeting state requirements, school board policy. So overall, I believe this kind or strike cocked food ballons.
They preserve the break that family values Monday in White 180 days instruction days and 15 professional days, maximize 5 days. Instructional reef
possible balancing instruction quarters and comply with both state requirements and board policy for those reasons it supporting this, the skylanders things. Thank you, Mr. Men.
>> Mr. Moon: Thank That are going put motion, however, with great. Measuring the nation. My colleagues were pelleted I do not support kind
of the policy when you voted on on June, 11th because at time, can the mid-air up? And
with island for the Beach PD By our community members, parents and members. He signed
to pass. us. And what's the use, So I voted against that. However, which are double the number supporting it. And that's the part that's the
policy have. And under the policy you are really so much we could do incomes of becoming a thing. Count for 20
years because we haven't heard and not from the community about not having enough. 5, instruction and weeks look again, what have come up. We
want one week. Was you know what the company was seeking. Unfortunately and on our policy passed on June 11,
which I can support. We pretty much constrained and what you can do. So that's what got. So this point, guess only thing that we can, you know, that's
the best we can come up with. And his had his whiteness. Few reason I'm supporting close. That's the best we can do under the policy. We should
not have a past on June 11. Thank you, Dr. Anderson. >> Dr. Anderson: Thank you. Firstly, I'd like to ask there is a presentation that is posted, but we have not had the benefit of that
presentation. Will that be shared? I certainly could make
the presentation that be good.
would be fantastic. thank you.
It's a presentation.
All >> Good evening. Madam Chair and the school board members of the community tonight we're bringing forward the proposed calendars and they do reflect
the board's prior direction. The newly revised standard School-year calendar Policy Community Engagement. Survey feedback in our effort to balance instructional
continuity, predictability and reliability for parents, families and staff. Before we get started, I want to extend a huge thank you to all our
parents, caregivers, staff members in Labor partners to provide input as part of this process as well as the staff that worked very h*** o* it, Mr. Smith Miss Nield at a King, Mr. Solomon and many
others. Tonight, the overview and timeline provides really a framework for how we got here this evening. And I think that to tonight's recommendation,
Re-establishes the advanced creation and distribution of the 3 standard school. Your calendars, which provides predictability for families, staff school in division
operations. And next, the highlights. I think several of you already commented on these, but these are essentially in alignment with the revised policy that's
already been approved by the board, which provided a framework. Excuse me for developing the standard school year calendar. One of the things that's important to know is that they're owed a
number of aspects of this calendar that are fixed aspects right like that word. It's a essentially a math problem. There are only so
many days and so many requirements. So. You can see all the check marks are those things which we needed to maintain. And those are, in
fact, maintain both calendar drafts for providing this evening. The engagement process, which is the next slide. Want to make sure folks
understand we didn't Minister voluntary survey was offered in 44 languages and responses were submitted in 30 languages. In addition as was
the expectation I use previously scheduled community meetings, also together, input from division constituents. So as we look at the next slide,
we did receive quite a bit of feedback, quite honestly. And these survey results and community improve are used as one important data point. The
staff that put this together also considered this feedback alongside board policy state requirements and again needing to balance instructional
priorities as well as the continuity education. So several priorities for the calendar design emerged from this process and you can see
what those are their outlined for you on the slide. Finally, really, at the end of the day, the calendars are designed to support long-range predictability for families
and staff. Well, continuing to identify the observance stays and maximizing instruction where permitted by policy. So
we had approximately 30 not approximately. We have 33,389 parents and caregivers that completed the survey and
14,402 staff. So the staff respondents reported higher satisfaction with the current calendar structure than parents did being essentially about 56% of staff reported
being extremely or somewhat satisfied compared to 39% parents and caregivers. So
again, you can see essentially highlights of fuel from the calendar or broken out here in the BULLETED list. As we look at the proposed 27 28
calendar. It's a strong example of the new policy in action, although it's also a strong example of the fact that sometimes holidays don't fall during the week. And so
as we noted this past year, every possible challenge was met this past year because every cap every holiday fell during the week, we had an
excessive number of election days this past year and we had weather that was for the ages. So I think if we were to pick a year of disruption, this was
it next year is Also because count over the holidays hit more on the weekends. But we did try to make sure Balance
the quarters and also tried to put the and the quarter staff greeting days in strategic locations. So the quarters look better balance this year. And we are able to have 27
full five-day instructional weeks. So for the 28 29 calendar, it still remains compliant with the policy. You can see the first day of
school and so forth. The quarters again seem reasonable. And it includes 26 full five-day weeks. So on
maximizing instructional time. This is a summary charge staff again worked hard to balance quarters as best as possible, hoping that weather won't
disrupt that. And that is the maximization of instruction time. So you can take a look at the changes based on policy and feedback. One of the things we will be doing in
alignment with expectation the policies, we initiate a calendar review committee sometime mid year and that
group will gather. And make a recommendation for the 3rd year out calendar. That will come back to on the organizational meeting in July again next year. So we've kind
of took a look at a variety of different topics, but we did make the adjustments based on policy. Overall, we try to prioritize five-day instructional weeks, balancing
our corners, maintaining instructional days and professional work time for our staff at the end of quarters. I know that we've had some staff ask why we have professional work days after
the school year ended. And in part because if we put him in the middle, we have fewer five-day weeks again. So >> we did put some days of the very end of the year and added
a at the very beginning of the year to get them out of the >> weeks during the year. So we could have more five-day weeks in closing, we recommend
approval of the proposed 27. 28. 28. 29 standard school your calendars. They do a line with the board's direction and comply with the revised policy. They reflect community input and preserve the brakes.
Most consistently prioritized by respondents. At this point. Thank you very much. And I'm happy to answer any questions.
>> And those staff that are present that were part of the process can as well. >> Thank you, Doctor. Rida return back. Doctors. Thank you and thank you for the
presentation. Just a few questions. And can you speak to a little bit about the survey results? think we receive with 47. >> 1000 responses between the parents and the staff. And we
have here quite interesting data. I'm looking at the the survey results that was also posted that showed that 61% of parents were dissatisfied with
the calendar as compared to 45% staff. Can you just point out to the areas in which you are able to be reflect that you were able to reflect the
survey findings in the and the new calendar set of being proposed. >> So I mean, note the effort was to try to have more
five-day weeks 2. Address some of the parent concerns. I think the parents value that the 2 weeks winter that we
could spring. So we maintain those weeks, Mr. Solomon, give any other. I know you worked hard with team to put the calendars together. Give any other sort of crosswalk.
Thoughts? >> Absolutely. Thank you for the question. Our research team did an incredible job getting the survey put together and making sure that it was widely available to all of our family staff and and
other stakeholders. One of the interesting parts of the survey is that when you take a step back and look at the results in totality, no single Received a majority vote. And part of what that signals from
a survey administration perspective is that. There are tradeoffs to be made between the different options. It was interesting, though, to see
that families and staff most often chose maintaining the two-week break during winter break. The one-week break during spring break. All of those different things which is codified in the policy. So
it's helpful information for us is administration as we were developing the survey. I'm sorry, as we were developing the 2 calendars in
class. >> I don't think that was your time. it the big Snoopy arrived to play the piano for second? Please continue. No
different now. Everybody's forgotten. So side finish. Yes, I'm sorry, but I've nothing further. I kind of got
confused there. One of the things that I noticed in the survey results, which was fairly surprising to me. >> Dr. Anderson: wasn't trying to find the page, but it was the alignment to neighboring
school divisions that was ranked very low. Can you share a little bit in terms of staff of flexion to that data point? >> The data point as it relates folks who took the
survey, not prioritizing that as much correct. I I could make out what you said. He said it was ranked lower in the survey, meaning it doesn't mean that it's not important
to our families and to our staff members who completed the survey. What it means is that it's less important than something like maintaining 2 weeks during winter break in one week during spring break
are maximizing full five-day instructional weeks. >> Okay. we have a close choice and that way, we have to make decisions. I know one of the criticisms which shared
with you that I received from my constituents was not having the ability to have an open-ended section where they could perhaps explain their thinking a little bit more.
Can you speak to? Future surveys which we hope will be happening. Granted, we've already decided that this my advocacy was not going to be every year, but in the out
years we'll be surveys continue to be in this close format with no opportunity for open-ended >> so Mr. Solomons team
actually did not design the survey. It designed by our research department. So the research department designed it variety of reasons. So it
could be studied and that could be analyzed Their research way. And they're not here this evening to explain that. But I can ask that further. I would think in out
years in terms of surveys that something perhaps at the calendar committee might discuss and perhaps make a recommendation. I know that when you leave things
open-ended it, there's a lot more analysis perhaps not as many according to our research not as many clear sort of
conclusions that can be drawn. So but I'll leave that up to them to discover, to address. But our research team designed it. Sure. I also think because of the time table that was in
front of you to complete this just going through all of these additional statements would have been a lot a lot more time consuming. But given that we have so much time until the next one. I think
there's some space for your research team to take a look at that. >> Dr. Anderson: Similarly to Mister Moon, I'm dismayed by the fact that we centrally shutdown. 47,000 comments.
There were some points that just landed where they landed, which is great. And that was for to But it wasn't intentional to really use the feedback from the community because the board went ahead
and created a policy that you served some of the comments that we received. I do want to ask is a point where I I get
this before and I'm hoping there's an opportunity. I realize that it is not possible to place early release days on the calendar because they're done by pyramid. But I'm wondering if
there's some sort of place where we could locate just maybe underneath that links up the length of the call. Waters that there will be 4 more days
for elementary schools because I think just having that information be part of the calendar makes sense. >> So, yes, ma'am, I know that for this coming year they're
going to publish them prior to the start of the year for the 2 year out. I think they will likely. The hope would be as
we look at it. new elementary math Mateer feels that we're going to also need to coordinate with whoever we had
Purchasing those materials from because that have a some. When we choose those days, they may say maybe since for
all year, maybe 2 should come earlier and then the You know, I just I'm not sure yet what that's going to look like. But for next year, they will be published before the start of the year. Start of the year.
>> Sure. And I appreciate that. I think that was my time. I'd like to go back,
please. Okay. And is ready. Things happen here. Okay. So commenting on the calendars getting back to that. I
appreciate the work of the Superintendent Stafford, hearing of the policy set forth by the board after work earlier this year. And our feedback in developing these calendars. I'm so pleased that
the draft included more full school weeks and have only a few partial weeks in 27. 28 2029, not including spring breaks. You know, these
improve on what we saw, you know, where it was planned for 17 partial school weeks. And now we're down to 12 to 14 because that's really challenging for families who struggle to arrange for childcare on his office.
Schools just as well as educators to provide instructional continuity. We do have the survey data showing, though, that there still is a lot of concern about calendar, both from families and staff. So, you
know, I think it's going to continue to be a challenge. And I plan to keep advocating for more full five-day school weeks so that we can get the instructional continuity and have stability in our families
and community. Thank you. Mr. Khan. I really appreciate the
survey. one of the things that is is in a glaringly obvious from it is, you know, overwhelming majority of parents and a substantial amount of staff nearly half
are somewhat or extremely dissatisfied with. The current calendar. And so I'm grateful that the governance committee put together a draft policy.
So thank you to the governance committee under and this parents, leadership bin. I appreciate the revisions that Mr. First proposed that I supported, which I think Ree
and forced the the direction of having real emphasis on instructional continuity and five-day weeks because the survey clearly reflects that.
That's the highest priority and other tradeoffs that are reflected in the survey are for subordinated to that. I think this these counters are
an improvement over this year's. But what I'll be watching going forward is continued improvement because they're startling arm was 70%
five-day week meeting. Plus or -5 percent. Sometimes getting into that. The 80's 80% five-day weeks. And I'd like us to be able to continue to
move in that direction. What I'm heartened is that there will be a counter review committee. And so this survey data and even though it was somewhat misaligned, as my
colleagues have said with the adoption policy, I think it will informed the deliberations of the Counter Review Committee. Beyond that this school board does decide
that every year we're going to be reviewing the counter. And that's important because we haven't looked at the counter for the past 3 years and now would be doing it annually. So we'll have and continuing
opportunity to update the policy to update the calendar to make sure we're making continued forward progress or not. And, you know, have to
have a conversation right as a board as a community this is a work in progress. It's not an overnight fix and Dr it. I think I'd asked you the last
time talked about this, whether the policy would reverse the 20 year trend of the deterioration of the calendar and and I believe you affirm that it that it would
so I believe this moves in the right direction. I like to see continue to progress going forward. I'd like us to at a minimum conduct. The same survey annually just like Gallup has conducted the same
presidential election fall for 40 years because then you can compare apples to apples every year. Progress. What I'd like to see next year's us to the survey and see if people are more satisfied with that.
Those staff and the community. if it's not, then we need to have for their community conversations trend, you know, inform revisions to the calendar. But I appreciate that the school board came
together to work in a very clever way to improve the counter. And I look forward to continue forward progress in the years to come. Thank you, Mr. Fruition. ref off of the
just like Gallup commented, My colleague just mentioned. >> Sadly, Gallup, no longer does that poll. Google it.
It's a mess. But I appreciate the great work that our staff does to engage the community and solicit their feedback and even when it's a what might
seem on paper to low percentage of people. Any statistician who works in survey collection would be thrilled to have the sample size is that we have. I just
want to take it one step further. So that the data can be instructive rather than informative. When we don't receive data. That is weighted
to provide us with analysis that says X percent of families feel this X percent of employees feel that we're just left with. Basically
information of those who are willing to participate. And there's great value in the people who turn up to participate. But I want to take their participation and
inject some steroids into it so that it can speak for that of of the people we represent, including the people who don't participate in the surveys. There are ways to wait this
information that we receive from our families and our staff so that we can have a clear understanding of exactly where they stand on these issues. There are also ways to ensure that we are over
sampling in communities where we might want to know are free and reduced meals. Families feeling differently about this than others or multilingual families feeling differently
about this than others. Is it regionally different, cetera? These are tremendous opportunities to present this board with information that is
not just anecdotal. Because without. Without waiting, this is anecdotal evidence. And so while I appreciate the I know
how hard it is to get this kind of participation. I think we can do even better. Not just on this, but on all of the engagement surveys that we
do. And in the next school year, all probably be bringing forward some kind of a form topic to explore how we might really make this important
work shine even more. Mr. Shaw, Stick. >> One of my initial questions is going to be was whether or not the sample is weighted are
not. So thank you watching and that Mr. Fresh. I would just like to know here in the sample that although for in terms of the modifying the
calendar that nothing received an outright majority, it does seem like there's somewhat commanding plurality of people that. Respondents at least that one wanted to eliminate religious and cultural
holidays. >> Is this being discussed at all or are these holidays, I guess, under threat? Because I believe that be kind of slippery s**** to go on. And then my my other question is,
are there any plans to invite students to this survey in the future? Thank you so >> the holidays are in coated
in policy at the moment. So we need to follow the policy. And with regard to students, that will be something probably the calendar committee will likely
discuss. >> Mr. Khan. Thank you. I'm just glad I'm not the new
person anymore. That shot that is it for see those questions that the student perspective on this is just so important. And I talk sometimes about like you and run a business that talk to your customers and you would go to school talking student and I know you do cut out the CDR students
and I'm glad to have you. Have you join? Staying on topic again. I appreciate all the work that went into putting these counters together. every recognizes I think this current year was for most
people, very difficult. It was not an easy task to kind of reconcile. This is, you know, one of my colleagues said this earlier. This is essentially a math problem without easy
clear solution. You especially things in terms of the 2 week winter break in the staff training. I want to talk a little bit about that. Can you speak to the professional vert
days? I think they're called in this. What comparisons you've done both neighboring divisions, as well as large divisions in terms of both the quantity of those in the and the timing of those.
>> So it's very common to have. >> Grading days at the end of quarters. And that's what 4 of these days are there at the end of the quarter. It's also
very common to have some type of division directed days or school directed days or staff planning days sprinkled throughout the year because
that's really what it's commonly called job-embedded professional development. If you only hold professional development before school starts an after-school lands.
You lose the opportunity to try, particularly with the new materials or a new approach is often you want to get through, you know, 8 to 10 weeks and then gather and talk about how is it going? But it just that
we want to make. >> And I think that there's always some tension between do we just pull people out and put substitutes which? Takes
care of? Not needing to find child care. May be right, but it isn't necessarily what we It's not the classroom teacher working with students given
that substitutes, we're not always able to find enough substitutes to cover classrooms that's become less of a desirable solution. But
it's it's not uncommon to have those days. I ask Mr. Solomon because I know you all put the work calendar together because one of the things there's a student calendar, which is
what you're voting on. That than the work calendars sort of determines with what the uses are for those days. So are we sort of in line with what other divisions are
doing? >> Yes, they believe we are in line with the neighboring jurisdictions and Dre. Your point about the work calendars is spot on while we have standard School-year calendar that all of our schools look
at our family's lookout accent for 40,000 employees there, give or take 20 to 25 for Calendar's corresponding. So, for example, on a day that we're having a professional work day where students aren't
in the building, we may not have food service workers are bus drivers on one of those days. So it's a balance as we look at those different employee groups. So it really allows us to do both things that allows us to balance the
employment calendars across all employee groups and Dr Eats Point that allows the division make sure that there's job unvetted, professional development
>> issue that so in cases like other divisions New York City is one of them that comes to mind that if you are. I believe work days and none of the year. Is it a matter of them bringing in subs then or how did they do it
differently? I want to comment to say, I think this my view. This very important. I don't disagree. We should have professional development and I think it's a separate of to talk more about ways to maximize its because I was
here from teachers that some of training could have an e-mail. Right now. We know that this screaming recognizing this right. is. I talked to that every specialist a couple months ago about this. we need to have
these periodic check ins review data to make sure that we update. They're planning recognize this is a very important, but I want to just get a sense what says is being
done elsewhere. >> I think the quarter days are not professional development, right? Those early in our teachers are actually doing grade. So
that's completely separate from coming together. For example, to spend a day on new expectations around reading or math or science, writing
whatever their content is. So I think different states have different lengths of school years, actually that are require different instructional hours. Different ways of calculating that I
would have check in with my colleagues in New York. I was just last evening with colleagues from Clark County and Nashville and Duval County
and other places around the country, other superintendents and the car calendars we were chuckling about. All of us are starting school relatively
soon. Some earlier than others. Some are going back as early as August. 3rd. So, you know, all across the country, it's just very the calendars. Just look different. we can
get you some data about the number of days. I don't think we're an outlier on staff work days. Okay. I appreciate very much. And I even had a constituent workout month. Multiple counters. I tried
myself to see how can we shorten school year by a week and it's difficult recognize and appreciate all the work to be done. >> last thing I'll say is just I noticed we made changes. Some folks may already may change made plans around
spring break and so forth for this. The 27 28 year. just you know, we do approve these tonight. Ask you all please make sure we communicate that promptly to folks in those who
may be able to fly whatever can make adjustments as soon as we have an approved calendar, we're going to be posting come to the website, stop talking move
>> People are now that we're relieved and 3 years out, people are used to. They also need to ask for time off and out years sometimes depending on your >> thank you. Message on
coming. So first of all, I want to thank the staff for doing this work. I know there was a quick turnaround on this and it was it was a lot of So I appreciate that. even though
this survey went out after the policy was. Yeah, the survey went out after the policy was adopted. It seems to the survey seems to align with what put out, which to me is
encouraging. I agree with my other colleagues that are concerned about people that didn't take the survey. And I know it went down in different languages and I would be interested to see what
languages. What surveys came in in those languages and what the results were, because I think that might also be telling this story in terms of what what's important. But I think we do. But we do have to
cast a wider net to make sure that we get data from some of our. Population said traditionally don't take don't
respond to the surveys. I think that, you know, this is a math problem. It's a difficult situation. I agree with our student representative. I actually was at an elementary school where they did give me a petition.
And the interesting thing about the elementary school in their calendar we started talking about it, it was they want more summer and unlike will be, have to give it a math problem. And they were
willing to give up spring break to get more summer. And the fact that elementary kids were willing to do that is pretty amazing. They started negotiating amongst themselves. So I thought that
that was really interesting that they could do that. So it's not you know, this isn't going to be a perfect calendar, but it's about finding balance. And it also, I think that this really
reflects our shared commitment to our students and supports our educators. And serves our families across the country. We're not going to have a perfect solution, but I think
for now this is as good as it gets really, really want to thank the staff because I know. I know this was quick. It was like, do the survey get it done? You've got like, what? 3 Thank you for all you
much. >> Thank you, Dr. Anderson, for go back. Yes, thank you. Just kind of going back to the early release days.
>> I hope that I didn't initiate any kind of advocacy for them to happen in perpetuity because I think when they were introduced 2 years ago, parents were looking for them to be a temporary measure. And I have
no. Wish to make them be in the calendar perpetuity. The 4 extra really early release for elementary. Those are the ones that I'm speaking to. And the same vein of trying to find
some way to indicate that they'll be some additional days for elementary. I think we need to indicate somewhere that also high school has early release stays as well. Again, it doesn't have to be
the dates. It could be. There has to be some way to indicate that because it gives you the full breadth of the information because this is what parents put on there. Refrigerator doors. And so
having all the information, one place would be helpful >> speaking of early release stays, can you speak a little bit too? Some of the early release 2 hours early and 3
hours early. What is the rationale? Of that? And can we just standardize that? I'm not
sure what the rationale is. >> I suppose we could so let me take that back to the team, OK? I think it's probably historic.
>> That's just pick a point. And just stay at that point at all times. Again, we're looking for predictability and it's not predictable when parents don't know whether it's 2 hours 3 hours
>> Dr. Anderson: you talked a little bit earlier about having the quarters be more balance. I actually have a counterpoint for consideration. I think order for should be shorter. I think
one should be longer well, especially at the elementary level, you spend weeks and weeks and weeks with diagnostic. And so there's not as much instructional time and that quarter if they were to
be equally paced. And we also have the added conversation of what happens in for which I think was talked about in very recent meeting, which is not a whole lot in some places, just
a whole lot of movies. So maybe a little bit less time. >> Yes, and I think we tried to match them with other holidays to minimize the loss of 5 day week speak. That's we
have to have the >> grading day at the end of the quarter. So it became part of
>> And I realize this is a huge puzzle so thank you for that. And I do have one last question on March. 28, there 2 professional develop
development days there. And I know there was 9 and March. 29, but there's a presidential primary. And 28. But today's can you speak to that? Please.
>> So there's a presidential primary on Tuesday, the 7th. So we put professional development day on Monday. The 6th. Because rather than put
it at another location. That would have eaten up another 5 day week. We opted not to do that. If you look at it 28,
29, you can see we added a professional work day in February on the 16th. So there's been this floating professional work day. And I think that's
>> often the division directed one. >> So we've put it in right before the primary so that it wouldn't eat if another five-day week. >> Thank you for that. In the
last that I'll say to avoid more Gogo backs is for me. This is like fruit from the poison tree. I had significant issues with the policy. So therefore, I have to have significant issues with the
product not you're doing. I think you guys did the best that you could. But I can't support this because I don't feel like the policy landed in
the most optimal place. Thank you, Mr. Dunford, go back. >> I wanted to make or the request before you publish
these as official. So my wife works at a preschool and they fall the fcps counter. And one of her teachers didn't show one day and unexpectedly
didn't call in. And so she called teacher at home and said plan to come in today just said, I thought it was a day off because I looked at
the counter and I thought that color day off. And looking at this, you know, you have almost every color of rage, even the rainbow reflected in this calendar. And I just
wonder if we can simplify it, right? I mean, days, for example, thanks to an average parent. Is it significant that it's a no date that's up?
That's kind days are relevant to fcps to reflect that there aren't major tests. prawns and athletic events. I don't think it means a lot to the parent you know, they need to know is
this a school day or not a school day and that binary, right? And then is there an early release day are not an early release day. So if we can just have like 2 or 3 colors rather than all the
rage, ybeth colors, I think it would make it more consumer friendly. And and that's just one anecdotal example. Effort. Many, many others just people trying to decipher this and
feeling like it's little bit paragraph. like there are some things we need to know that inside baseball. But just what is the parent need to know to now? It's a school day or not.
A school day. So just something to think about. >> I will take that back to the team. I do know that for some of our families and some
of our day designation. Does you know, a deeper it's a holiday, but right. But but right, it's a holiday for
them, right? But for 90. Their their holiday as meaning because it's a cultural is right? But symbolizes that fcps is restricted certain activities on that directive.
doesn't add to our diminished the holiday. It's just an extra letter and color on a calendar that doesn't really have meaning rate. To the to
the average family has means the fcps tell you what planning can happen Havana. Test can happen. So there's just more content on here than the average family needs to
know. Okay. I will take that back to the staff discussion. >> no others out. Take a turn.
I appreciate my colleagues comments, but I kind of like the color-coded calendar. And I think it's clear. I think the legends very clear. I do
think the legends right there in the calendar to decipher what the what the what the what the letters mean so I guess I want to see whatever
is proposed that might be different because I do agree that for a lot of our families seeing days listed is it isn't is seeing them and acknowledging their holiday
even if it's not a student holiday. Seeing no more. >> Lights on. I will call for the vote on the motion. Which
will be put on the screen and a minute.
>> All those in favor of the motion on the screen, Mr. Freshness, Anderson, as mayor and the St. John-Cunning, Mr. McDaniel Ms. Dixit Mr. Mr. Dunne, Mr. Moon and Myself. All those opposed Dr. Anderson. The clerk please
read about. >> 10 when the motion carries. Action item. 6 point, oh, for supporting the option to place a one percent local option
sales tax, referendum on ballot for public schools, construction renovation and capital improvement projects. I call him Mister Dunne from Ocean.
>> As the Fairfax County School board recognizes its primary responsibility to provide modern safe, high quality and equitable learning environments for all students across Fairfax County, Public
Schools. And whereas Fcps currently operates under an extended 42 years. School renovation cycle leaving many aging school facilities waiting decades for major
modernisation Ys and structural overhauls. And whereas Fcps faces an estimated 400 million deferred maintenance backlog across its infrastructure, including
critical HVAC replacements, Roof Runnels athletic field upgrades and facility security enhancements that far exceeds currently available capacity and operating revenues. And
whereas as highlighted in the fcps Capital improvement program, recent construction market Friesen construction market inflation supply chain pressures and escalating
project costs severely strained. The division's capital plan and a long gated completion timelines. And whereas the Commonwealth of Virginia has historically limited authority for local
option sales tax referenda for school capital projects to select rural jurisdictions, leaving Northern Virginia localities rely primarily on general obligation, bonds and
local property tax revenues. And whereas recent actions by the Virginia General Assembly expanded the statutory authority lying northern Virginia localities, including Fairfax County to place a
local option sales tax referendum of up to one percent on the ballot to support school capital investments and public infrastructure. And whereas under Virginia law, any revenue generated through an
approved one percent. Local option sales tax for public schools must be strictly earmarked for school construction. Major renovations, capital improvements. That service
reduction, we're addressing deferred infrastructure backlogs. And whereas Fairfax County serves as a major commercial retail and hospitality hub for the national capital region, anchored by major regional
shopping centers. Corporate headquarters and heavily traveled transit quarters, including I-95 4.95. I-66 and the Dallas Quarter generating substantial retail activity
from commuters, tourists and non-residents, who would contribute directly to funding fcps facilities and whereas establishing a dedicated sales tax revenue stream would
significantly lower the division's infrastructure backlog, accelerate the 42 year. Renovation timeline and relieve pressure on local real estate property taxpayers currently bear the vast
majority of local capital funding burdens. And whereas implementation of the local option sales tax requires direct voter approval through a ballot referendum during a
general election, ensuring the Fairfax County residents have the ultimate authority to determine whether to adopt this dedicated capital funding source and whereas state law governs the authorization of
such local option tax is ensuring fiscal oversight, transparency and accountability to the public now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County School board formally supports the
authority to place a one percent. local option sales tax referendum on the ballot for school construction, major facility, renovations and capital projects and be it
further resolved that the school board respectfully urges the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to evaluate the potential benefits of this dedicated funding mechanism to
address fcps is 400 million dollar maintenance backlog in 42 year. Renovation cycle and to take the necessary formal actions to place the referendum before Fairfax
County voters at an eligible general election and be it further resolved that the school board reaffirms its commitment that all revenues generated through such a dedicated sales tax, if
approved by voters will be strictly utilized to accelerate school renovations, eliminate deferred maintenance backlogs, building modern educational facilities and
directly support the priorities established in the Fcps Capital improvement plan. And finally resolved that a copy of this resolution shall be officially transmitted to
the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Fairfax County executive, the superintendent of Fairfax County, Public Schools and the members of the Fairfax County delegation to the Virginia General Assembly.
Is there a second second? Mr. Damage like speech or motion. I have dedicated significant time for the past 3 years to
investigating the condition of our school facilities and I believe it is our sacred obligation to ensure that not only that every child receives a world-class education, but
they have a safe learning environment and modern up to date school buildings and have access to world-class athletic
and extracurricular facilities. What I've seen and touring our school buildings is that there's a great need to think outside the box and
take extraordinary measures so that we can upgrade our school facilities. Many of which already not in the best of condition but may not receive
a renovation for decades to come because of our 40 two-year renovation cycle school board policy is to renovate schools every 25 years. But that's talking
about bricks and mortar. Realistically, we need to I date our electrical, our HVAC or plumbing and other infrastructure far more frequently including
playgrounds and asphalt parking lot because they don't last. As long as 25 years without updates. And so we need to make sure that we are
doing everything within our power to solve this conundrum. That has gotten worse over the past 2030, 40 years. And we need to just as we did with
the Counter bend that curve and start moving in the right direction. Back from 42 years. Back to 25 and to address the deferred maintenance backlog, which is currently
approximately 400 million dollars and growing at up to 10% per year, which if you compound overtime that can quickly reach a billion dollars and we have
neighboring counties and the DMV region that have deferred maintenance backlogs in the billions of dollars. And that's almost too large of a hole to dig yourself out of.
So when the state legislature enacted this legislation. was something I was keenly interested in for the past several sessions where it's been brought And I appreciate
the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors to put this on the referendum and to have a conversation with voters to say that our schools need
additional funding, a dedicated capital funding source that will not supplanted by reducing other funding, but we'll go dedicated to support our
schools and perhaps and the depending on the ultimate shape of the measure put in place by the Board of Supervisors to support Metro, to support transportation as
well. But just 200 million dollars that could be generated through this tax. Much of which would be paid by people who live outside the county. But come here for
tourism, passing through to other places could great acceleration. newly renovated elementary, middle and high schools I think would be of great benefit to the entire community, especially given
that's not just students using these facilities, but our community use is is has skyrocketed in recent years used for everything from churches to Boy Scout
meetings. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. First, we'd like to speak your Yes, thank you. Chair Lady Lady. I'm pleased to second this resolution because we cannot continue to meet the 21st
century expectations with 20th century funding tools every year, this board confronts aging buildings, deferred maintenance, rising construction costs and the growing gap between what our students deserve and what our
capital funding can support while entering Fairfax County maintain AAA bond rating, we have a responsibility to be good stewards of tax dollars. Well, thinking creatively about how we meet those
challenges. That means exploring every reasonable, responsible option rather than relying on the same limited tool box we've used for quite some time. This resolution doesn't raise taxes and it
doesn't commit the county to pursuing one. It recognizes that the General Assembly has given Fairfax County a tool that many communities have long valued and sought and asks that it be seriously evaluated. Ultimately any
decision would rest with the voters. I believe our residents deserve the opportunity to decide whether a dedicated funding source for school construction and modernization make sense for
our community. After a few years of progress, we actually shrunk that renovation cycle for a few years. We've watched our renovation cycles stretch out while costs continue to
rise since the pandemic delaying these fixes doesn't make them less expensive. It almost always makes them more expensive. If we're serious about giving students the staff, the facilities they
deserve and saving taxpayers money, we have to consider new approaches like this. I also want to thank our partners on the Board of Supervisors who have consistently demonstrated their commitment Fairfax County, public schools and
have been indispensable partners and advocating for increased school funding and funding options from the state. To be clear, as we explore every available for local option, we must also
continue advocating for greater state investment, implementing the Joint Legislative Audit Review committees. commission's recommendations would bring Virginia's investment in
public education on par with the national average and for Fairfax County alone. Again, we say this all the time. That would mean additional nearly 570 million dollars in state funding for our schools every
year. I'm grateful for the progress our General Assembly delegation has made toward that goal. And I look forward to continuing our work together to make more of those recommendations. A reality
good governance isn't always about saying yes to every idea it's about evaluating every tool available to us. Well, continuing to advocate for the funding our students deserve that's what this resolution
doesn't happy to support it. Thank you, Erin. >> Ms. Meren: This is a solution offered a Fairfax County by Virginia's General Assembly to obtain desperately needed public facility
funding. That does not rely on Fairfax County, homeowners and taxpayers. This is the state's answer to years of requests that the school board and the Board of Supervisors have
asked for this is an opportunity to ask the public if they want to invest in our public school facilities. This is not a new idea to our public residents are ready vote regularly on financial facilities. Investments. This
is the public schools pond which the Santa High passing rate at 70% voter approval. Our residents have already shown that they agree with investing in facilities that
host children's education, adults, employment, community, recreation and civic engagement that are safe, modern and accessible. This is what residents expect. This is relief from the relentless use
of homeowner tax to fill the gap from the state to fund our public school facilities that benefit all Fairfax residents, whether they have children in schools are not the Board of
Supervisors has been asking Richmond for solutions, money to lessen the burden on Fairfax taxpayers. This is a solution. This is an opportunity for Fairfax County
to get the money. Thank you, Mr. Dunne. Mr. Dan. Dr.
Anderson. Should I just pick anybody? got it with the td's. okay at any rate
>> Dr. Anderson: I appreciate this being brought forward. When I said earlier that Mr. Dunne is a visionary and that he is always willing to bring things forward to investigate them deeply. This is an
example of that. I know you work really, really quickly to get this resolution written and brought to the board's attention. So thank you for that. I think that a lot of
the things that I will repeat what both Missus, Marion and and missed the first shared. But I do want to for one little correction. And Mister
Dunn's comments regarding the renovation. Que and Fairfax County. While 25 years, it's what's on paper. 42 years as the actuality. We have not met that by any stretch of the
imagination and then systems have to be replaced out of sequence. And then when there's finally a renovation, they still have to be replaced because they won't fit with
the new structures. And so I think this is a great opportunity minimally for conversation for us to discuss with our funding partners. What is possible for Fairfax
County, too? Accelerate some of the disparities that I know will become and probably has already been. I heard this, you know, from others who visited the disparity between
some of our buildings, the new SkyView. It's a building unlike any of the others. All of students deserve something that is that fantastic. And so
I looking forward to supporting this resolution and to engaging with my partner on the Board of Supervisors in terms of they're thinking on making this happen for our
schools. So thank you, Mr. Down for your work on this. Mr. 10 per go back.
>> I just want to currently 9 Virginia localities currently have the authority to do this scandal. Charlotte Foster Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Northampton Patrick in
Pennsylvania. Cockpit collectively, they've raised 119 million dollars over the past 5 years. And when this has been put to voters, when this has been put to voters,
even conservative counties like Gloucester County have approved it by a margin of 62% to 38%. And that's because the
entire community and every county wants to see their children attend school and a modern safe learning environment. And the reality
is if you look across the commonwealth, many of our school buildings, if not most of them are 50 years or more old and they're not in the best condition, not just in
Fairfax County, but across the state. So this is a statewide measure because it's a statewide problem. And I think we tend on average to have better better quality
facilities in Fairfax County. But we need to have world class facilities and I think Skyview really sets a new standard of what we can achieve. award-winning
architectural design. If you haven't visited, encourage you to do so on one of the open houses that I or how on occasion and really get a sense of of what international
school design can do because I've traveled extensively over Nash internationally seeing and attending schools overseas. And and it really is much different than the schools are used to and we
need to do better. can do better. We can make sure our students don't just receive a world-class education, but do so. And a world class learning environment. Thank you. St.
John-Cunning. >> Ms. St. John-Cunning: So I appreciate that this is brought up and that it was done quickly. And that we were number in the bubble and able to do this quickly. I want to
bring this down to the human level in the sense that as a community school coordinator, I have always said this center of a community is the school. That's where people go to.
That's where they might create an increase in Lea. Our schools are used for more than just education. I know that as a community school coordinator, it was a food distribution site during
COVID. It was with kids were getting vaccines in the entire community was getting vaccines. It's where enrichment opportunities occur after school girl Scouts Boy Scouts sports, other
activities. So our facilities are use consistently fire community civic organizations. some religious organizations see some and all of this
creates wear and tear on our schools. And if we want continue having the heart of our school, the heart of our communities being that school
providing safe buildings that our modern that can be used. It's something that goes beyond just the academic use. It's something that really our
entire communities is in. So I just want to. Stress that can stress the importance of that because when it comes down to it, we always, of course, we have to talk about the dollars
and cents. That apply to it but being in the buildings and seeing how they're used and how they can reach a community is so critical. So maintaining these buildings and having
them up to par is very important. >> Thank you. See northern lights. I will call for the vote on the motion, which is on the screen. It's very long. You're not ready to go. All
those in favor, Mr. Fresh Anderson missed mayor and St. John-Cunning Mr. McDaniel Ms. Mr. Dan and Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon Dr. Anderson, myself, this unanimous report,
members. >> 7 point 0, one performance review, Emergent emergency succession deal to monitor report each year. The school board assesses superintendent
in part on the basis of the school divisions, reasonable progress toward achieving the 2023, 30 strategic plan's goals. And here it says to a set of 13 executive
limitations found on pages 14 to 31 of the board's strategic governments manual superintendent provides annual monitoring reports the board for each executive limitation. The board then votes on whether the provided report is
in compliance or in corrective or if corrective action is needed. I call a dark to read for monitoring report on exact location to emergency succession.
>> Good evening, Madam Chair, members of the board and the public chair lady indicated tonight it will be presenting executive limitation to which discusses the emergency
superintendent succession. It's one of the shortest deals and it's clear that to I shall not fail to designate at least one other executive staff
member as an acting superintendent who would be familiar with Gore board's governance process and issues of current concern and is capable assuming
superintendent responsibilities in my absence or in the event of a sudden and unexpected loss of my ability to serve, guess for lack of a better term. And
requires somebody with a superintendent credential. So I have gathered information that I believe supports compliance with the board's
executive limitation on this topic. So with regard to this, I've designated the chief of staff Marty Smith to assume responsibilities up through
his retirement date, which will be at the end of July in July 31st. And as I've indicated of the Doctor, Francis, it will be joining us
as the interim are acting interim chief of staff and she will be designated as the successor beginning. August
one and she is at this time willing to serve through up until winter break, although we may not fully require that as we will be posting the
chief of staff position this fall. >> And obviously at that point, we would I would come back to the board and make that adjustment. We have contacted the Virginia
Department of Education and confirmed that that is their preferences. Well, because we would need to make an adjustment there as well. So upon Mr, Smith's retirement DOT, right? We will serve as
the interim chief of staff and my designee and for those of you who are on the prior board, Doctor Ivey has previously served as a success designee. Consistent with this
designation. The annual school board arrangements also have included the appointment to match or be parallel yield to.
>> So >> one of the things you know, >> He hit by a bus tomorrow or something here, color something or unexpectedly lose the capacity to serve. I have
directed our chief of staff to work collaboratively with the senior leadership team to address issues and or emergencies that might occur and ensure that open in continuous lines of communication remain
established between in this case, Mister Smith and subsequently Doctor Ivey and the senior leadership team and the board. The chief of staff has been provided with the board's policies, regulations
and governance manual, which includes executive limitations. And also this familiar and he's a co-signer on all state in federal documents. And the the chief of staff is also the current
chief of staff is very familiar with our strategic plan and priorities. As is doctor it. So Madam chair, that concludes the presentation for yield to the
emergency superintendent succession. >> Thank Now calling Mr. Khan, a promotion. I move that the school board finds that the superintendent is in
compliance with taisha number 2 emergency succession. I further move that school board approved a monitoring report based on the superintendent's reasonable interpretation of executive limitation. Number 2, emergency succession as outlined in the strategic
governments manual. Is there a second? Thank Mr. My apologies. Mr. Damage Like
Speak your Motion. Yes, chair leading lady. I would. County use that us this year. Just very briefly. One. We're all
praying. You don't get 5 us recognize I've got chance to a great Marty Smith and should something that It is fantastic and wonderful. and, you know,
I also just might take a moment recognize Dr it for folks who don't know where she Remarkable background and is it's such a testament to how the school says may have have
somebody like her with your experience started in special education and her passion in our system again. How would never happen. But if it does under 2 different, I want
thank you. >> Yeah, it's important that we smooth this transition because, you know, as I've shared with all our chief officers, their heartbeat away, But literally the chief of staff. Is a heartbeat away.
So it's but both Mr. Smith and a drive year, phenomenal. And they know the system inside. Now. >> This ancient coming was like a speech or second. No, I think the plan was perfectly
presented. Thank you. Mr. French. I do want to think. >> Doctor Ivey who certain has been watching every board meeting since she retired for
coming back to Fcps and also for setting such a great example to Mr. Smith as he retires, that he doesn't have to go very far. He can keep coming back to support our students and our staff. I also
do want to know that. Wow, this is a short EDL because we're established. You're establishing succession and I
expect staff to protect you from buses. Apparently. But a lot more work has gone into preparing for succession, then identifying individuals who
will pick up the reins if necessary. I would direct anybody watching at home to visit the Fcps website specifically and search for strategic governance any
superintendent, any future superintendent, any acting superintendent, any member who joins division leadership. can look back at now several years
of detailed action and reports that the superintendent has done that. The board has weighed in on over several years now and they will have a breadth of information that we
did not use that to have all in one place. Certainly staff would, you know, go through tremendous work to bring people up to speed. And now we
have a tremendous amount information. And I think that's one of the defining gifts you've brought to this school division. And it's one of the reasons why happy a vote that this is in
compliance and that in addition to the individuals who would succeed if necessary. There is a massive amount of information that's been prepared for them
already. Thank you, Mr. Just as a as a question has. >> As the chief of staff always been the successor to the superintendent.
>> In my >> Very, you know, be starting year 5 previously, there was a deputy superintendent, which I believe was the designee. I also, you know, I haven't gone
back through 20 years of history, but it's generally the person who is working most directly with documents
because that's also part of the your successor has to be familiar with state and local documents, all the types of things. There's a lot of how
do I say this? There are a lot logistical details that aren't necessarily glamorous to talk about the better routinely managed the that person needs to work pretty closely with
the superintendent. So previously, it's been a deputy. Most recently. It's been a chief of staff. >> What is the of one of the
deputy right now chief of schools? Is it? >> We don't have led this point. I think the because no one is that that pay grade. So but the equivalent in terms of coordinating the work is the
chief of staff, Mr. Smith coordinates chief meetings as the chief of staff. So he would be as close to equivalent to a deputy but not
with the salary. Thank you. >> Thank you. Miss Anderson. And I want to speak this, but I do want to say thank you for all the work that you did to ensure that we did everything
we possibly could to make sure. >> That even though Mr Smith is is leaving us, which for all very sad about. I appreciate the diligence that you and staff took to make sure that we have this set up
exactly correctly so that we could have the interim in place and a plan moving forward. So I just wanted to say thank you for the care that you took. I mean, this is a very short E L and its its kind of perfunctory. But I
really appreciate that. time that it took to make sure we got it right. Thank you, Mr. McDaniel. >> I will offer the same piece
of advice that I offer every year we go through this. A lot of C-suite executives have built into their travel policies that they can't fly in the same airplane. So may be something to think about
going forward. >> Mr. Smith and I don't fly together and we don't the case. And at the same time, I like the successor generally is here, Dr. It and I really
have discussed August through the fall. So that were never both gun at the same time. >> Thank you. You know, I
don't like to fly to snow. >> Thank you. See northern lights on. I will call for vote on the motion, which is on the screen. All those in favor.
>> Mr. Freshness, Anderson, as mayor and Saint John coming Mr. McDaniel, Mystics and Mr. Mister Dunne. Dr. Anderson and myself. With Mr. Moving away
from the table. Madam Clerk, >> 10, 0, 0, 1, The motion
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script. If you have any issues accessing on form, please contact the clerk's. Without objection. Can we just
continue not take a break. 8.0. 1 Skyview high school Western pyramid superintendents, preliminary boundary recommendation. I call him Doctor Reed for presentation on Skyview High
school, Western pyramid, super intense preliminary boundary recommendation. >> Thank you. And Madam Chair night, I just want to be very
clear. This is the preliminary recommendation, which is to say that we do still have the public hearing on the 13th.
And then based on that public hearing and what we hear make the adjustments, final adjustments and present the final recommendation and our
board meeting on the 16th. So that tonight is not a vote night. It's simply my preliminary recommendation. So having said that, let's go to the next slide this evening. I
will be providing my the summary of the review. And again, the preliminary recommendation. So as a
reminder her 81, local school program assignments. Priority prioritize these 4 areas. And next slide. Little bit of
background for the community watching in August, like we haven't even own this property for a full year yet. And I think it feels like sometimes
a lot anyhow that there's been a lot of work on the part of staff. And I want to think Mr. Gordon and his miss Young
White Hall and her staff Mr. Smith, there's has been a big team effort and like I said, we haven't even own the building for a year in
November, the board voted to open the new school for the coming year. And in March, we awarded a contract to Architecture and urban design firm Derby X Y, to assist with
this boundary study which concluded in June. When we look at the community engagement at a glance. essentially the data is up
there. We've had 6 community meetings, 15,000 map comments. 49,000 address searches and 25,000 unique visitors to the interactive explore tool. The
Boundary Advisory Committee has also been part of this work. And they've helped to ensure the the tracking of the process in terms of making sure the community meeting
dates and materials were ready. And I think of work to keep students at the center of the conversations, the committee will be meeting
again on the 14th after the public hearing. So the have a chance also to review what they heard the public hearing and will also provide
community input. There 4 other ongoing boundary studies that have been going on that the facilities team's working, although it will not going into those tonight. slide
shows the dates that we've had. The community meetings and the sessions with the superintendent advisory committees. So it's been a pretty active spring and early
summer. So the school board engagement has held public discussion of the scenarios that 2 different work Sessions, one in October and one in May. And tonight, my
preliminary recommendation has been informed by primarily the feedback received from the community in concert with the consultant and staff recommendations as well as the
center from the Superintendent Boundary Review Committee. So the preliminary recommendation draws students really from Westfield Chantilly and South Lakes, High Schools and the
overall changes will help balance enrollment across all of the high school regions. No high school will be projected to be over utilized. It will help balance enrollment across
all 6 of the schools in the western part of the county. Also, the preliminary recommendation creates a straight feet or eliminates
the split feeder from Carson to Skyview and Franklin Middle School will remain the only middle school to high school split feeder in the western part of the county. So I know
that team the a consultant the community, you know, have at least minimized another split Peters situation. Based on the proposed boundaries. This is the total of students that
will be impacted in terms of being moved, which is approximately in all total, about 2,500. And 44, 420 of which are middle school. And
just over 2000 are high school students. So the slide here shows the adjusted student membership and program
capacity utilization. overall the suggested membership Salau for growth. Still again, this is just like in the moment while keeping student population in place to support
really vibrant school communities. We're currently also reviewing placement of programs and academies and we could shift some of those
program and academy programs around between some of the schools to make sure that we're able to utilize parking and entrance and egress in areas of campus is perhaps
that may have more space now that didn't have space before. And then the premier preliminary scenario for middle school capacities. And this shows the adjusted
capacities for middle schools based on the preliminary recommendation. But the next 12 slides we want to walk through the overview of recommended boundary changes
which will be affecting students at 10 of the schools you can see the existing boundaries on the slide as well as the proposed
boundaries in 8. This isn't really the best venue to try to slog through the differences in the maps. But these have been posted and they are part of the Explorer
tool and in the center of the bulleted list identifies what the actual proposed changes would do. So. It eliminates among other things, elementary
school to high school split feeder for florists and Oak Hill Elementary schools. And then Coats, McNair, for and
FOX Mill will also be straight feeders rather than split or they will be straight feeders to Skyview eliminating middle school to high school split
feeders for Carson. It's another aspect to this. So Centerville High school.
>> I don't know what Madam mean? >> Okay. This slide again shows the proposed boundary for Centerville and the darker pink in West feel and the
lighter pink. And just I think one of the things that's come up several times and the advisory committee is anytime you introduce an entirely new
school. Ready? Built the new school or bought the new school. You're going to have to populated with students who are going to current schools. I mean, that's what you do.
That's why you by the school. So I think that clearly having Skyview in this western mix is going to lower the enrollment.
Demographics at other So the impact for Centerville, then we have the impact for Chantilly. High School at this
time. And this is this has a Tilly in teal Skyview in yellow and Westfield in pink again. These are online and
the explore tools are online. So then we go to Oakton High School and currently there are no changes proposed for Oakton High School which is shown in
purple in purple. Then we go to South Lakes, High School. And the proposed boundary for Skyview in this case is shown in yellow and Southlake
sunlight. Pink and this actually affects about 384 high school students from South Lakes to Skyview. this
is an area where we've also looked at the housing impact potentially of new permits. So but this one approximately again impact about 384 high
school students. We have Westfield High School. The proposed boundary for Westfield is in Pink Chantilly isn't heal and Centerville is
also in pink and Skyview is in yellow. So this creates an elementary to high school split feeder for Brookfield, which would now fee to either
Westfield or Chantilly. So but it does. I think we're in the next slide Westfield, Please, thank you. Reassigned 77
students to Centerville and 268. Come from Chantilly to Westfield and then reassigned another 1062 from Westfield.
The Skyview, the geography is really challenging. We had hoped to go from current school to the new school. But in some cases, we have to backfill just because of the
geographic distances. So then we look at Carson, Middle school. You can see that the existing boundaries and
proposed are also on the chart. And the shifting. Student populations are listed as well. And Franklin Middle
School. shows the proposed boundaries for Franklin and Brown and Carson in green with Stone middle school in purple. The proposed changes reduce
the number of middle schools. The Crossville Elementary schools would feed from 3 to 2, which now will be Franklin and Hughes, Middle Schools. And then it reduces the number
of high schools. Franklin Middle School and feed into from 3 to 2 but should be Chantilly and Oakton. So and everybody says the Franklin
capacity about 5%. Hughes, middle schooler, no proposed changes. Given the current
boundary situation and Liberty Middle School, their modest changes only about to 35 middle school students. see
Rocky run middle school. The proposed changes here are very minor. >> Again, and it.
>> Most of these were again around geographic moves. He stone middle school. Again,
minor changes were about 111 from Franklin to Stone. With the reassignment of 35 from Liberty Stone. So. This reduces the number of middle schools cover on the feeds
into. From 3 to 2, which are now Stoneman Rocky run. The timeline and closing. Just want to remind the board and
the community that tonight is a preliminary recommendation. No vote or action to be taken on. The 13th will have the public hearing on the 14th.
The advisory committee meets to review what we heard the public hearing of the 16th offering the final recommendation, Mr. Smith will
also be here that night. Cincy headed up this western process and maybe he'll also be able to answer some of the more detailed questions. But Madam Chair, that concludes the
presentation of my preliminary recommendations this evening. >> And happy to take questions or feedback. On the
preliminary recommendations. >> Thank you actually read it this time on now, com board members to ask clarifying questions to provide comments. We'll start with Miss mayor and followed by Mister Dunne. >> Thank you. Well, it certainly is exciting. Setting any boundary for a new school
the level of I will say anxiety over selecting the school without fully know the programming. Transportation has subsided from what I've seen and I hope we can capture the lessons learned about how to introduce that to the
public in the future. >> Ms. Meren: You know, even though boundary setting is new for us as a practice, of course, as you said, it's how we bring since the facilities the community input I've heard
is that changes are acceptable regarding neighborhoods being rebound. Read are saying the scene, however, there is a growing concern like hourly over the last few days about the drop in student
membership. Why these levels are agreeable. And if the clerks could please pull slide 10 I I think it's like Tanya.
You know why these levels are agreeable. Residents are seeing this is the first time residents are seeing information in this way. And I have to say it reminds me of what happened in the first iteration way back in April when the FOX Mill Elementary
School community was proposed to be split in half and separated and it creates a ton of anxiety. It's the first time that topic spin put out that way. And I really see the same thing happening here
because up until now it's been this idea that the new high school include Senate Bill Chantilly. Westfield and then Oakton South the south, like a
little bit less. And that word balance. I'd like you to speak to what does balance mean? Because when you have a high school going to 72% and
another one staying the same. That's on balance to me. How is how is that balancing Dre? >> So I think we find the
slide that has the numbers on it. They're all roughly and Mr. Garnham going to be calling on you shortly. They're all roughly in the 2000 range and 2000 student
range. things happen, I'm sorry, maybe a slight 13, perhaps could just trying Go through it here. The balanced
means that they were all roughly similar in size. >> And I do know >> The think it is slide 13. I
do think that we also tried to as the consultants worked with demographics, tried to look at where are most of >> growth plans in the county
as well. So making sure that we have space. So some of the school areas, for example, Westfield, that's at 2030. May
now have space for some academy programs that they didn't previously have space for. And I believe some of the housing. Plan Mr. Gordon were
in that area. So perhaps you could talk about. It's both balancing for today and balancing in the out years, I think is what you are trying to achieve set Mr. Gordon, absolutely. That is correct.
And if you look, if look at Westfield, >> when we you know, you're bound ring out. And that total about 600 students with coming out of those coming in. That will also give us ability to
to eliminate almost 13 trailers better that that location as well. >> That's helpful. The challenge for me is that this
is my only shot to have a conversation about this proposal and the public hasn't heard that trail is to be reduced and the public hasn't heard that academies might be switch. Had a parent of Westfield say what if we
switch the academies? All great ideas. Dr Review. And the previous chair and vice chair set up a set us up with one week to have a discussion
about this with the public hearing in the middle and that is creating. I have so many questions if I can continue. And by my count, it's 717 from Westfield, not about a net of
600, according to the numbers here. It's 1062 from Westfield. The Skyview 268 in from Chantilly in 77 in from Centerville. the boundary
policy. And I've said this with the comprehensive as well. 4 pillars access to programming is the number one. So how can we say that
reducing school population by 25% is going to keep good access to programming. That does not meet. And I'd like acknowledgment that this is
true. If you're going to reduce that, we know what happens with membership drops. The funding drops the teacher, Steph drops the number of options. We have not talked
about that. I'll just share the other thing about policy enrollment capacity, proximity and transportation. All I see here is is acts is enrollment
capacity and I would like another go back and possibly grace for a 3rd one since this is my only chance to ask questions ahead of the vote.
Thank you, Mr. Dunne. >> Doctor what are the projected percentage of students at Skyview who will be on free and reduced price meals?
>> I don't know the answer to that. I think hard to project out because remember, there's a phasing process to I'm not
sure we'd have to predict who is going to be. Financially. Challenge 2 years from now. I'm not sure. That would take
some time to. To think through. I think. >> Well, generally, I mean, my understanding is that in our database of honor, 80,000 students, we know which students receive free and
reduced price meals. And we also know who has opted into Skyview for 9th and 10th grades starting next year. Definitely. >> Well, some schools are C E P schools. So they're not
filling out individual paperwork. If that makes sense like their qualifying as the schools. So I don't. But we could go back and look and see if there's a way to calculate that. But we haven't been
tracking that at this point. >> Yeah, I I would be very interested to see. I mean, if you just make the assumption, if they're at one of the community schools that that they would be free and reduced
price lunch. I would like to know that both for. Skyview and then what the percentages for each of the 5 high school parents will be after these
changes are made. Because I am concerned that we're not thinking through the potential
impacts equity. I wonder why are moving? Why are we not moving more students out of Centerville to eliminate the need for modular? Because it seems that, you know, more
students could be moved so we can save potentially mine and upcoming renovation by not expanding the school. And after the movie, Liz Ation at Centerville is currently
predicted to still be at 101% are 109% without modular. >> So Mister Gordon. Yes, yes,
ma'am. Yes, sir. >> So looking at Centerville. So we also have, as you mentioned, we have a future renovation project ongoing. That will help reduce some of that passes. We see going
forward. Additionally, there is development has been mentioned before within within area. There's approximately additional off 606,000 housing
units which would potentially yield another 598 students. So we do see growth in that area, which which will support. Our future renovation for that school. currently. roughly 21.
2200 students at Centerville. This takes it down. You know, 77 students Doctor Reed mentioned before. So I think looking at future renovation. Plus. future growth fueled an
app all combined together for analysis. >> I find that confusing. If if we're going to add 600 students at Centerville and
it's currently 109% overcrowded. Why wouldn't we seek to move more students out of Centerville to bring it into a normal range? The
optimal range Fcps has said is 85 to 94% so that you have at least some flax you had mentioned with Westfield. You want to add academies, but if you're going to be adding 600
students to Centerville and you're currently at 109 after the changes, you know, we could end up in park line situation. Wife, you know, a
forest jewelers and trailers. as chief. I don't. >> You know, foresee situation occurring. I think that time lag between new housing starts
getting the facility that we have currently looking at 3,000 students. So what we have plans for right now is for 3,000 student facility. There has been asking the
previous board to go back to see you what size facility do we actually need to build in that process? Does it need to be 3 thousands of 2500? So we're in the process of reviewing that. Think we have to August 28th to come back
with that data to see what is the recommendation to go forward. So now is the fact that currently it is that with
his boots still within so of all we considered to be appropriate size capacity about 9503%. When you consider
my without modular. So think that further answer your question. We are looking at all options. Yeah, I think the could future starts will come at a later date. That will
incorporate. building of a new school within next 2 and a half years completion. >> There's been some chatter online that Oakton High
School, which is while few some largest of the schools is being left untouched. 12, supposedly poor areas of Chantilly, high school and
Centerville High school are being sent to Westfield. I don't know if any of that's true, but I wanted to give you the opportunity to address those. >> That online chatter. So I
haven't looked at the online chatter, but I do know that you and I talked about that one of the adjustments we made in the center for the Chantilly, Westfield Boundary
as we really look, there's a ravine that cuts through. I don't know which neighborhood that is. But what we chose to do is say that that ravine was kind of a natural I do a point
of demarcation, right? Because you can't walk through the ravine. And and so anything to the Chantilly side of the ravine. We were going to stay with Chantilly in on the
Westfield side of the ravine go to Westfield. But beyond that, I you know, consultant in the community feedback
looked at the geography, the transportation, the safe routes to schools. Where do we have paths that can go to schools? I know all of those were part of the calculus, but Mr. Gordon, that do have a
response for that as well. I you correct Com. We look at graphic boundaries. There was. The consultant did not look at
housing types. >> When they did their analysis, so I wasn't part of the consideration. So whether negative or positive for that. So I don't see that as as a reason. As for housing community to be complete are not included. We did take
feedback throughout the whole process and we did it just based community feedback through the process. >> I I appreciate certainly wasn't motivated by that. understanding potential
impacts, even if inadvertent or unintended beef able to know especially that foreign for percent is that you projecting
>> Thank you, Mr. Thank you that you thanks for the presentation. I think my colleagues have already some questions. my mind.
>> The guy. Using. Paige, don't to just a membership just to prove it and capacity utilization percent. So 2
piece except for Skyview because it's going to take a while to get to that point. Older screws, a sensitive young one. Number us, what you
see is just trying to figure it out. You know, when with these numbers expected to a car is at only one 5 or you're
too Because I am or so. looking for the Audi owners numbers. 5 minutes from now. 5 years after the minds like 10
years based upon whatever the deed off, we do have. >> Right? No, it's great question, Mr. Gordon. >> Hey, Sarah. So we obviously we do a cip that looks at 5
years does every year 5 years out. Yes, yes, sir. So we so as we roll through the cip process every year will continue adjust at annual basis. >> Mr. Moon: Is it is impossible for you to see, you
know, Canyon. 10 year numbers. are the only Because do not do that on Wednesday. May be on the list, compiled the column that this walk number rush to get make think that's a really
good night. So now I don't use it. I mean, I it's not just a projection. When we do boundary adjustments like I used to we used to be provided
with how do you again? As a guidance. >> I think that back to work with staff to see what information provide for a 10 year projection. We do know again, housing starts that are
coming. That would affect that type information, whether they're approved in construction or planned. That will also provide that type of information. inform us on, you
know, future reform. >> Mr. Moon: I mean that that those information would in a video you'd specially if the You never entertains the on
Justine renovations. School, what extent and scope of a Senate I'm not saying that. I mean fabled up with that. If the board is going to be entertaining, got it. Having
that. I would you dot would be we'd >> Centerville still could be adjusted down the road. You
know, in looking at these numbers, but we wouldn't want move them twice, right. So I think that. It's likely. And again, Mr. Smith gets packets
likely that this is the first move at this, right. so I think it's appropriate to look at out years. think that should give us some guidance.
>> Thank you. Miss ticks. It followed by doctors. obviously this school is really important for me. This is my district and watching this
very carefully. Some did from the beginning attending all the boundary meetings and Doug, also sadistic. Mister McDaniel was always involved the sky. You as well. So I
wanted make some comments based on what I heard from the community. So the know about it. this from the be high
school. The students from the oaken area. They are very happy attend Skyview. They're moving to Skyview the feedback I've received from that community has been very
positive and they excited to move to Skyview. This helps reduce overcrowding in Chantilly, High School for sure. And I do want to mention about best view. The topic
came up this week is again, I school. I'm very involved and I had conversation with you about, you know, how began engage and make it more attractive. Students cooled
cadmium. Some other programs having some space seals there, too, as it's a big school. I understand the reason may a stud on may not know that. How
why? Egan move center in a student's tuition best field. U.S. is introduced the community just came so strong and full of basically said
they didn't want to move because their faith far away from sent from best fields and they were like 4.8 miles average away. Why a Centerville high school is
like 2.2 miles of a That is why destruction. The community feedback. Everything was taken into consideration by the boundary. Comedian Doctor Dietz team. And this is just
one mode was made. So I was very impressed with the overall the consultant and the bond. team taking the feedback from the community and working with them and and providing
solutions very soul. Yeah, it does look like field is going to be having The amended less capacity. But this most students were coming like 20 to 30 minutes. Not driving
time from Herndon. They were coming to best for you. Those are going to Skyview which is much closer to them. They're like one Milo Vo 2 minds of the firm Skyview and that
makes sense if Somebodys, you know, sitting in a traffic court ordered 2030, minutes of joining it and they have options opportunity to go to a school to just 5 minutes away. I think families will take
that. that is that's that's why artifice food veterans are not complaining about moving to Skyview. I've only heard couple I guess shows you know,
grandfathering you know, questions about that. And going to discuss that. gonna talk of our siblings and grandfathering in those going to be my questions. Dre does. How are we going to handle
sibling situation? Because some parents have reached out and saying they have students who are, you know, lunch bunch. It is going to you know, you have 3 kids going to
trade from high schools to hold. Do we gunman did that? >> Actually becomes part of the phasing in transportation conversation, which also is up
for a vote on the 16th. And I don't recall we decided with siblings. I know we had rules within which grade levels could stay and then which
grade levels that were staying would have transportation. But I don't recall where we landed on siblings to be honest. So I think it's probably is a stay
space available. But if you look at these schools, more often than not, maybe that is space available. But again, I don't know. I would have to go back to the team. Eric, do you remember Mr? Jordan, where we
land with siblings. I do not think we were silent on it. We can do some sibling research make sure we get the get that out to. Let's make sure we do
that with a note tomorrow. >> just want to make sure madam clerk is my time up. >> Thank you, Doctor Anderson.
Thank you so much. And again, I'm kind of on the outside looking in. And so I'm listening and absorbing all of what the folks who are a little bit more deeply involved in who are more deeply involved in are saying.
And the reason why I want offer a I want to receive clarification. It's because what I like it or not, I still have to vote on this side that understand what I'm voting on.
So my first question is the data I was looking at the data and newest sept. And as I was looking through chart 13. The numbers weren't matching up
for me. When I looked at the 26 27 school year capacity projections it took me a minute to realize that the numbers that we are comparing
against on to 25 26 school year, which just closed can don't understand why we use those numbers and of what we're expecting to have happened in 26 27, which is coming up in less than 2
months. >> I will ask Mr. Jordan. >> It's good question, ma'am. Thank you. And I think comes down to simple as we started the process eusan the previous numbers Cip was published
halfway through the process. So make a decision. Are we going back to change numbers that would have may be affected previous conferences, founder keep the same kind of
that. that going forward? >> Sure, if I could just make a I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at the new numbers because those of the new numbers and some of
them are not. As close to each other I just think that using the old numbers still possess in a slightly outdated place. One of the things that you
mentioned earlier was the balance. And I know this man asked some questions about that brings to me a question that I've asked since my first. Time on the board my first year on the board when we're looking Glen Forest
Elementary and doing some adjustments there. >> Do we have the >> recommended size of schools
because we have Oakton. If I'm looking at your list has 2700 the next closest schools at 2300. And there's one at 2000. Well, there's 2 and the 2
thousands. Those are not balance to me at all because there's almost 700 kids apart. What what is the recommendation recommended size of schools at all levels?
Have we given that some additional thought? >> We do have a standard projection kind of threshold sizes for for our schools. I
believe middle schools typically about 13, 50, I think we get into the high schools. We're looking at around 2000 or so kind of hunter. So that's the
threshold to get to. >> So 2800 is what we consider to be a higher upper end up around. Yes. So then what I think I'm hearing is we shouldn't be growing anymore and Oakton.
>> Dr. Anderson: Is there on low end? >> I think there is a low and I still have a number of top my head. I can provide that data. >> And I'm just kind of caught
contrasting with, you know, Lewis High school being in size that it is in Centreville. open being the size that it is. Those are very 2 different 2 different. Playing fields. So I just
wonder how do we get a little bit more a little closer to whatever that optimal sizes. And again, I have questions about why some of the schools
are increasing. >> Dr. Anderson: And capacity. And I Centerville was one and Oakton is the other. It's going up from 100% to 103 when
it's already fairly large. Can you speak to that a little bit? And I think Dixit talked about the Centerville piece. It was that parents did not want to move, which is why you
didn't have as much flexibilities that accurate. Can you explain why open has Let me talk about the Centerville excuse me, the
Centerville, Westfield Peace. >> Dr. Anderson: The traffic. It's not just the the miles, because when you look at a map, you think, okay, it's even though it's twice the miles. It's still only it's
under 10 miles, right? But the traffic during the times that people like morning and then often in the evening, it's not unlike other parts of the
county where. On the map that looks doable. But when do it in traffic, it's a nightmare, right? So I think that traffic and some of the traffic patterns played a role in the
Centre Ville conversation because so as did you know, the ability to ride your bike home after practice or as play practice or whatever. After
school. So. The oped in peace. I don't think we added any kids, though. so, just be. >> Cohort rollup, perhaps I
don't know. It shouldn't have use to, I wouldn't think. But I don't know, Mr. Gordon, I would with. There was no change. Students, founders and
advisors there. That was no ad of I don't know. But the change. I just know what's on the cip. And when I look at what is projected for the 26 27 school year, it says 100%.
>> And what is on your document on this page is says 103%. So that's a plus 3. so maybe that's where the cip get maybe a reconciliation of numbers. But nobody was added to open.
>> Okay. And I think that was my time. I'll take go back, please. >> Mr. Dan. Thanks so you know, when it comes area
geographically specific topics like this, it typically trying defer tonight as Jill colleagues in colleagues who I know Vince been a lot of working on this, but as colleague Dr. Anderson shared, you know, way to recognize as
well that we will be asked to vote on this. At some point, I've been reading everything. Listen to the comments and fight alongside a M informed. But I do want to share couple
things in advance of that voting first as I have not yet visited the school, but I spoke it's in my colleagues who have and expect the parents of the day whose children used to tend king of
Douglas County. And I've heard it's it's amazing school. And so there's you know, it's huge benefit to be gained from it that. And expressed could us everybody who work to make this happen that we recognize
is not a. And he's director of lengthy also want to recognize that this is. Having dealing with boundaries, changes potential changes for then my
district recognizes the difficult. It's not. And the first question I asked are you know what? You know? What's is there? Is there easy solution
for this is their mask issue for this and your team was like, no, there's not. It's very difficult. It's hard to do. There's so many competing priorities. You. A few months ago talking about look on the map. It looks this way. Then you get there and it's
different than I've had committees expect the same thing that, you know, I get why would look this way to somebody not at that site and fate and you go there, if you're for the community of a man or so, I want to point out
that, you know, you have Maybe would say, but I never going Mr. Smith is is phenomenal. He's we would see that one of your top people in to be
honest and and you view I would have pursue Putin as a champion for this topic because it's a very difficult line. We're, you know, changes and Brad occurred nothing compared to how I think they
can complex. This is so and if it's any kind of measurement and I recognized taking to the folks have been working in my district, that it's a lot of work. And I have spent countless hours poring through
maps meeting with people. And I know your team spent even more time than that going through and they're trying to get it right. There's not an easy solution for this, you
know, and I to that same and I was on express the committee members, please keep sending along information. It does get used to it. And I say this again is a new person, first person to ask about these things like right now that I'm on and board, you know what
county without the need to know. And they're very you know, a front like they're trying to get this right. And so, you know, please continue sharing. You know, we recognize that there is no perfect solution. I read
through recognize are serious moment and it's not the unfortunate the only school in the county that's facing that and keep us. do want to ask briefly about the split feeders because I've heard
from parents of the day about whose littering tears with her kids having to be sent separated from the front group. Do you have on hand for the remaining split feeders
with the percentage breakdowns are between be headed. I-10 at rest of the county board. Ask it for first schools in
particular >> we >> you have that data off the top your head, I know Carson was one of the most. Prolific split feeders in the county
and no longer is so that was a huge move. >> I had Carson primarily. I think talking about the impact of split theaters broadly speaking. Is it 50, 50? Is
that you're putting aside the fact that Navy Center, you know, talking about there's like a sliver of 10% of the kids are heading off to a different school or is 5th year in the entire 5 pyramid region where the further
meetings, if you do, I think for yes. I will take out today to back to, know, it's it's one of my concerns is what we've had that fact that that same think so again. Appreciate all the work, know,
continue to be reading and time. Miss Anderson. I just wanted to speak to It's I mean, a weird situation that I have.
>> Several of the schools. Being impacted, but not the students. these are schools sticks in a share that I have. This school is physically in
my district, but she has the majority of the students that are moving. So it's a very unique circumstance. But the biggest issue is that both Centreville and Chantilly are
in desperate need different renovation. And so the fact that we would be pulling Chantilly down to tighten their boundary is a good move because of the fact that they
anticipated renovation that I hope would be coming if nothing else to get more light in that building would be amazingly a good idea. And so
I want to clarify one more time about our last meeting when I brought forward the motion Mr. Gordon was talking about this was not intended to negate the need to do the renovation of Centerville. It
was just a moment to check our thinking because it had been a fair amount of time. And we have had a lot of new information about development that's going on. Our Board of Supervisors, colleagues are
working very hard to try to increase development opportunities. And so I just I wanted to have that moment to have that the check of thinking. The other thing that
I will say is that when we identified the 5 pyramids that we're going to be looked at related Skyview, it was really about the initial decision to purchase a Western high school
to begin with. And that was not that fully dependent on where the school is going to be located. So in this case, it didn't necessarily work for Centerville to take on biggest
relief in order to make sure. But I do appreciate that. We were able to find some relief in that in that circumstance. And they just aligning some of the this a very interesting
area of the county related to split feeders for at the middle school level. And so I think that this is a step towards the right direction. It's probably not going to be perfect. But what I will tell
you is those areas of the county where we have parents that are very concerned about their enrollment, its. Far fewer students. And so I appreciate the fact that we're
aiming to try to keep them all roughly around the same size. And so that will I know that when you look at the full capacity in terms of the program capacity, I do want to also acknowledge that we still
have a lot of kids in trailers at those schools. So it's it's an opportunity for us to kind of do what we've been talking about, which is reduce those at all possible. So I
appreciate the work that stuff is done here. >> Thank you. take a quick turn to for mostly to speak my expertise on building a master
schedule. When I first started in Fairfax County, there were 1300 students at Marshall High School and they were program capacity issues, right? Like we there. We don't. We have
lot more Singleton's where classes only taught one time and kids were squeezed. The you know, if I look at our counterparts in Loudoun County, they're ideal numbers.
2000 for high school. And I just want to share that. I look at this in terms of balance. A 2000 is a robust said, of course, offerings.
Having built a master for 2800 kids. A chance to Lee. Yeah, I might have, you know, ABC Cal classes and it might me that I have 5, but I still have multiples of many of those. So
I just want to make sure folks understand that. I think we're getting down under 1500. Then we're really going to seize some may be some impacts on programming in terms of
offerings, but I don't feel it at all were close to the 2000 mark. And last thing say is when you look at the chance to number of 2, 3, 4, 4, that doesn't include the kids to go to the academy that rushing to
students. That is the Chantilly based kids who go there. there is capacity mean when you talk about the capacity is, I mean, we have kids coming from other
schools. you are accessing curriculum, but they're not in those numbers. just want to make sure as a point of clarification. So at this point we'll go to go back.
Start with Miss Mayor. >> Ms. Meren: To finish about the gold balance that's in the policy having to schools at 100%, 2 at 90%. And one at each 83 in 72. That is not
balance. There's clearly a disproportionate amount of burden placed on South Lakes and Westfield. Clearly. I want her to community feedback. Dr.
Redoing your staff say repeatedly, including tonight that your recommendation is informed by the community feedback as it should be. That's part of the process. I learned yesterday that participation in the Boundary
Review Advisory Committee is very inequitable. The attendance stated that your staff kept show that for Westfield and South Lakes, they had no representation
until the end of May. 4 of the 9 meetings where it ended and that's it. So the whole idea of the committee was to have
representation. That's the whole point of this thing. It's unacceptable that that was allowed to happen. Look, Parents, Inc and staff their concern, too. And I don't see clear communications people
like Mister Mast. There's nothing that says this is what I'm going look like year by year. This is what people see. And by the way, this is not a complete picture because it's not showing the current membership, especially when
the actual children, the people who are going to be impacted. We need the year by year projection because it's just too much for people to try and understand what this means and have told me that
they do things of programming will suffer. So I'll just say that from my conversations, this is a big the following thing is a big finding that I've come to after trying to
pore over this data for weeks, the housing projections, we may know that things take a long time in Fairfax County. Get I've heard from builders and businesses zoning planning. It takes a long
time. We receive these updates that say, hey, something that got put in 2017 were still tinkering with what the zonings going to be. In in the a priest. In a recent letter
you sent us there was a potential for almost 30,000 housing units, but no timeline. If I could finish, please. I think this is really important. is that OK? Without
objection? We have miss Mayor an additional minute. At least please. Thank you. This is this is a complex Look. The what development like. This is
not happening all over the county. It's happening in Hunter Mill and Sully and a little bit of Providence, but not of it is having Providence. There needs to be greater collaboration about
what this region is coming into now. I asked the supervisor a few weeks ago. Can you get any better housing projections? I haven't gotten them yet, but it's not just about Hunter Mill. It's about
Sully. There's no cross. What are these projections right? Will there be I I drove by a development in Reston that's supposed to come on market in December. It was a pile of
rubble. Now maybe there's a section that's coming on and maybe that's part of it. But I am trying to reconcile all this information and the projections. And by the way, that doesn't even include the
changes from the comprehensive boundary change. And we did actually today get from your office one of the zoning memos that says that it's going to be impacted by the January 20
to 26 boundary adjustments. I mean. There is so much here. I'm all for not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good, but this is missing so much information and thought.
I wonder if the board can think about. Coming back to this in September with much more information from the superintendent. I don't see how we get these questions answered to make decisions
about thousands of people's lives and jobs. Tonight. >> Dr. Anderson and sorry, Mystics of her go back.
>> I feel I'm living in a different nardin. If you are straight now, I'm not seeing any emergency situation. Any people crying all losing their
jobs and and having in the shoes in my district. And I was specifically talk about my district right now with just some of the district, best sets I'm going make a comment
about best for food is one of my top priorities. I'll be working closely with the principal, the regional superintendent and FCPA staff ensure tools that cool.
>> Continues to receive the staffing academic opportunities and the sources needs. I would also continue monitoring enrollment trends and new development. So weekends to respond proactively as our community
grows. It is also important to remember that these changes won't happen at all at once. station is phased it than one option year followed by
opt-out D A so then Roland mentions at gradually over the next couple of field rather than immediately. That gives us time to evaluate impact and make sure to be a supporting
for school without throughout the transition. So I just know that these district Ing is never easy. I have people have come to me several
communities. These Connor Cross kid run. I can go on and on and on. And I'm so happy to see that drg that you and your team have listened to each and
every community. So far you have met people who have come to Cannes boundary meeting, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Smith R that might Tom Haws, you know, Mister Smith game. There's
I'm. I thing I'm just saying that the job was voted on. It's not perfect. Nothing can be perfect in life. But it is almost perfection. What the
I'm looking at it. So I think you do all of the team work so much. Their time on this. I really appreciate that.
>> Thank you, Dr. Anderson, for go back.
>> The other comment that I had. >> That I want to say this is regarding the middle schools. I think that when we landed well, in terms of all the numbers feet being fairly
similar. So I just wanted to offer that what is the timeframe that this will be effective? Because I don't think I have a good handle on
this. Is this all for fall of 27? >> Recall that it won't be any sooner than the fall of 27, but we have are facing vote
next week as well on the 16th. >> So then these final numbers will be achieved in which year. Potentially some. 28. 28. 29, let me think from Mr.
Carney of Enough, tip your tongue here. I think all complete. And 29. >> It's kind go set this
school year. We have 3 years, you know. Half of that Great in Seoul. The next 3 years were moving through that. And just to clarify one piece from
earlier. So standard design threshold for our facilities said Middle School for 30 1350 students. High schools are. 2500 must focus at 24. 2500 is generally the upper threshold for high schools, an
elementary school. upper threshold is generally 9.50. >> Great for student count. Thank you. Thanks. think 28. 29 is the year that it. 26. 27
is 9 10. 27 28 to 9 to 11 28. 29 is 9 through 12. >> One of the things that you said, Mister Gordon a little bit earlier was about the
potential led between the developments that could potentially offer the 6 >> 1000 units. I think you talked about. 2 is that the Westfield? Pyramid or was at
the South Lakes, the 6,000 units. >> That that was for Senate bill that was with Senate bill. So case in point South Lakes, there's roughly 16,000
projected housing units, 13,000 of those are either and approved are under construction. With about 3,000 that are in a kind of a pending status. So there's
generally 3 categories that are pending approved construction. So within senator roughly go back. Look at my notes, I think was right around 5,000 that would
produce service. 61 0, 5, proposed housing units. What which would produce a student yield of roughly 590 a student. >> Dr. Anderson: And what's the yield with the development
that would potentially feed into South Lakes? >> So the student unless a student, you know, for the 5, 90, that's at the high school level. So for the South Lakes, if you're looking at the
13,000 approved and under construction, that would bring a student yield of roughly 702 students. >> 702 students. And we have a sense as to I know you talked about the different phases of
construction and permitting and permit. And yeah and permitting. When is all of that expected to be accomplished? >> So I can't really speak to
things that are pending, but definitely things that are under construction or under construction, right and then pending as this one step away from that. So. A little more
realistic. So I think for for planning purposes, you know, we really look at that under construction piece, obviously, but pending is also important to us as well we're going to
project into the future. >> OK, thank you. And lastly, if we could put that slide back up, the Westfield Chantilly Map. I just want to get a better sense of the word. The that you had
referred to. And wait for you to highlight where that is located. >> I have looked at a much more detailed map we looked at
it. So I'm not sure I can. put a line on this particular map. >> Manage includes I'm going north to south Welborn court.
I'm not gonna be able directed to you, can you know we show you a later date and time but are on a different maps was showing north to south, looking at well in court and
also includes streets, Wally Village Court as well. >> Again, not going see that detail on this map. That's a look at a larger map to understand how come over for maybe for you to indicate
sides because I did receive some emails I think everybody did about the potential bias and that and if we had a a natural manmade separator, then it makes sense to kind of
lean into that. And I'd like to know exactly what it is like to be responsive to those who are we when you at the map, you see the Westfield. Is that pink in Chantilly? Is
that light green? >> Dr. Anderson: The Rivian at think Mr. Gordon is in that cross hatched area, So that's been divided by a ravine. And that's
>> I believe that's where the ravines it's and it's an eastern 3rd of that cross hatched that you referred to Mem. >> Very good. Thank you. I'll
keep listening and learning. OK, 8 dot o 2. white Knight could have another turn. You
Mr. Dunford, go back. Thank you. I just want to ask when you delivered the final recommendation, will you also include with transportation
Transportation facing fan? >> Or do you feel like that hasn't been northtown sufficiently. Are you feel that has been years of just trying to understand, you know, what will be included in
the final recommendation and will there be any pieces that will be brought to the board at a later date? >> So they're going to be 2 final recommendations next
week on the 16th. >> I did the. Phasing in transportation under new business and our last board meeting. So that presentation
was done and they'll bring the final one on the 16th. And then this is the preliminary in this final will be on the 16th. So it'll be 2 separate presentations, but it's our intent to get those both
wrapped up on the 16th. Great. Thank you. Yes, sir. >> Mandate point of order. is to ask for another turn is at a point where don't know.
>> Well, actually, it's would be that we would need to spend the ask for the city suspended. Second, another turn. So without objection or people comfortable suspending
the rules. One more. Go back thank you. Colleagues. Dr Reid. >> Can you your director facilities? Just said the projection is 2500 is could if
the goal for a high school, why then is Oakton High School staying at 2700 students and 103% capacity.
>> So we do have other high schools that are over. 2500 as Some might guess that there wasn't a ability to make that
move. Mr. Gordon. >> But many capacities to the double edged sword, right? So as its student Roman Forest capacity plus program capacity as well. And every and we have
different size schools throughout so different schools based on program that the capacity can have a belief except, you know, a different size students and >> 103, still within our range
to find one these me. I understand. I don't want to use our time. I'm not again hearing the level of urgency or craving for accuracy that I
think is completely merit. You were talking about decreasing a high school by 25% of the population and you have a high school that is over by 200
students and 3%. That doesn't even match within the cip. And you expect me to decide. Where to send people. I also want to
say that the housing numbers and I said this before and met with your chief of facilities. I did try to meet with you, Dr Reid, our last 2 meetings have been canceled. But housing
production numbers are conflated talking about what owned was pending. Those are conflated, which is the supervisor confirmed to me and I don't have those numbers. So
what I am wondering is can we get more precise before we change thousands of people's lives. To not create balance.
And come back to this, perhaps in September. Also with the full presentation, including the boundary in the phasing. It's not acceptable that no one is sure what the sibling
approaches. It's just not acceptable. This is far too cavalier and I would like us to how we do that. But I'd like us to consider waiting a few more weeks. Because
there's a lot of confusion. There's not a complete plan here. There's not a complete phasing plan. There's not a complete timeline. The housing projection numbers are
conflated. It's not balanced and the access to programming for the boundary policy has not been addressed. So if anybody else would like to speak, I hope you chime This
is a big deal. Agenda item, 8 dot o 2 >> 4 to 2026. Year in review icon, Dr Reid for 26 Year in review.
>> All right. Thank you, Madam And I have our chief finance officer Ms Lee Burton. >> Present the year and review. >> So Miss Burton. Point of
order. >> State your point of Thank you. Could we have a real slow roll through this? I know typically we rent was fairly
quickly, which is usually find because we would had some time with this. But given the glitches that happened board docks, I literally have not had a moment to take a look at this. So if we could just kind
of go through all of the components rather than the high level that we typically get. I would be appreciative of that. Thank you. But a point order.
>> That's not point by way. But I was. Being played. Still evening. Chairman Anderson.
Nope, nope. Sorry. Chairman Leahy. Members of school board and Dre the year in review offers an opportunity for final revisions to the fiscal
26 budget and provide carry over information and other revisions to the fiscal 27 prevention. On Page one, the
attachment, the summary identifies the changes to fiscal 26 based on revenue adjustments and and spent expenditures and then adjustments to fiscal. 26 for
reaching commitments in conferences. Central Projects Schools Department carry over previously identified adjustments as well as Well, actually, that's where dance.
Section one, a shows the revenue variance from budget to actual which is a decrease of 2.9 million. That is attributable to reduce state
basic aid. And due to enrollment loss offset by increased sales tax. And one time equivalent action bonus dollars. We also have unspent
federal funds that are carried over into fiscal. 26. So that's a negative 9.2 million offset by increases in tuition from Thomas Jefferson and
Fairfax City so that the overall net decrease again is 2.9 million on the revenue side. As far as the expenditure balance. First, we
had the routine carry over funds which are encumbered says Iran delivered orders at 54.5 million. Schools project carry over and 166.1 million
department carry over 6.8 million reserve funds for the school board, flexibility, Reserve and the fuel contingency. 11 million and then beginning bounce
adjustment. Negative 13.3 million. Previously identified. Adjustments
include the half-hour for special education teachers and a cost of 28.5 million. The premium stabilization Reserve for health care needs to be
replenished. A 25 million and then usage of a million dollars as a school board, flexibility Reserve to fund school board staff assistance, which was action that was
taken. And last year. After the routine carry over and items previously identified the fy. 26 expenditure savings
is 0. We also and also shown is the operating school grants at 9.4 million. And that's just money in fiscal 26. That's not yet been spent. And
so it carries forward to fiscal 27. There are many pages detail changes to other friends and provide other supplemental information. And
the other the other ones route represent multi-year programs. His funds flow from year to year with and balances and stabilization reserves as required. Generally, we are
just recognizing carry over of unspent funds and authorize bond funding for school construction and increases to existing grants or new grants for food services ace in the
Grant Fund on Page 10 are the year in financial statements, fence statements for each pen which just light revenue and expenditures transfers and transfers out changes in fund
balance for each of the 9 school board fence. Page 19 is the Supplemental Appropriation resolution. His purpose is to transfer to transmit to the
county changes to the 27 budget from the 26 final budget review or year yet. Also on Pace, 20's, the fiscal planning resolution, which represents the transfers from
the operating fund to other funds. And then on the last page, the grant developments. Emory provides information fiscal 26 grants and this will come back to you for action at
the next regular school board meeting on July 16. Thank you, Mr. Daniel. >> Thank as always. Thank you.
Lead your team for all the into Just a quick question. And, you know, talking about for the public and perhaps some college, I want to make sure we're clear this year and
package does not incorporate the recently approved state budget from a couple of weeks ago. So that is funding associated with that. That's coming to us. We'll be in a
separate. Appropriate, yes creation. That is correct thank you. That was. >> Ms. Meren: Yes, thank This school board had directed on
February. 26 this year that the superintendent provide transportation to non boundary are current students for high schools consistent with the phasing policy and that you're in funds be utilized if existing transportation budget cannot fund all associated
costs, can you please speak to that? Is that part of this? Did the transportation budget cover the costs expected? >> Yeah, the transportation budget is expected to to have
enough funds to be able to. How are the drivers for high school only for that transportation initiative? And that 1.3 million also included
and assumption for buses. But since then, we were able to access a federal grant for EV best says. And so the numbers not as large. It's just the salary pace and they'll be able to cover that within
their existing fence. That's wonderful news. Thank you. additionally about the state budget. So >> can we receive an update about the state presentation
on July 16th? Because I believe it's important that we know what's happening even tonight. We knew very last minute about the one percent. You know, option that we
rallied for an quickly pivoted that stuff for work to do so Can we hear more about what the state budget is going to be bringing us? I can tell you right now, if like, I would
love >> you know this, video, we usually wait till video. He puts out the calculation template because as the most accurate as it amounts of what
we would get and we're going to get about 30 million more than we had expected. And that will come back to you all at the next quarterly review. Or we could do it out of out of
cycle if we needed to. I just want to mention that the Board of Supervisors in its fiscal 28 in 2029 guidance as part of
adoption or appropriation action back in May. Strongly suggested that the school board consider if we got
additional funds from the state that we set those funds aside because fiscal 28 is expected to be an extremely challenging year. >> So when thank you. So when
would we discussed that? Is that part of the next budget planning process? >> Yeah, that's something that I expect the superintendent will make a recommendation. As I said video, we didn't get the calculation template out until this week. And, you
know, course, we had to check and, you know, make sure all the numbers are correct. So we even though Dr Reid, of course, is certainly aware of summary that I just told you.
we haven't talked yet about process what we're going to do because fiscal 27 budget is balanced. Yes. >> Ms. Meren: Thank you, Miss Byrd. And can you speak to the
raises? We always hear the state generously gives us money to give raises to our staff. What's the actual situation with that? Well,
that's state included in its 4% salary increase but unfortunately, each one percent of salary increase costs 30 million dollars of which the state kicks in
6 Million. so, you know, we get a 24 Million. And increase with 120 million dollar cost. So that'll be something for us
to work on again in the next budget cycle. That would be correct. Okay. And that's different than the 30 million more. Well, I guess it's all. Yeah. Part of the money will get. You have to spend same
number. Yeah, thank you. I also just want I want to ask earlier we had a public comment or talk grants that gotten cut. >> Ms. Meren: He was on our embassy. You see, are you, you
know anything about? I just wonder assessing a federal grants. Okay. I do just want to mention one thing to colleagues. So there's a program called the
neighborhood School Readiness team. That's actually where missed St. John-Cunning and I met I don't know, 20 years ago and it is funded by the county and neighboring community
services and to the 2 Ft ease the 2 full-time staff were cut. And rosemary candles last day was June 30.
>> So while the you know, it's it's not a cut to education. It is because I know I did ask superintendent about it. And you know, the response was it's not going to directly impact our students. I would
argue differently because having gone just recently to dinner. >> Whom the neighborhood community Services team and their families ons help. Those people are part of what makes
our students successful. Cut was not communicated to us. By the Board of Supervisors this matters because you know what
about one Fairfax with our children? You know, they're struggling year after year to get work to guarantee them the resources. It's the neighbors. Grain is team. It's middle school after school programs
which the county executive had already said. it's going to be, you know, looked at tied to funding. That's safety program. Neighbors grain is team is a community programs.
All the things that aren't education really do harm our children. So I just want us to be clear that the county cut that. To the detriment of our
families and kids. Thank you, Dr. Anderson. Thank you. I'm trying to build a little bit more understanding regarding
the school's project carry over 166.1. Where is that coming from? Because this is a fairly large number. It is a
very large number. 8 typically is a large number. Last year was 173 Million. that is for multi year projects. The bulk of those funds. Our fcps on
device replacement because we say for that each year until the replacement schedule. that has to be implemented. And
textbook says, well, we that's where we keep all of the funds for future textbook adoptions. And so these are just projects that are multi year or in the future that we're saving funds
from 4 and they are carried forward every year until a textbook adoption occurs or if you know, or we replace devices. That one is that
levels of school. So there's 166 sitting in that and that fun. Just waiting to be utilized. That's the understanding for either fcps
for devices or textbooks. Yes, I mean, some things could be a little more near term than than textbooks or fcps on. Those are just the 2 largest
numbers. But there are other things in there as well like all of their technology all of the fine and stuff like focus. Great Plains. All of the infrastructure for technology.
We have funds set aside to be able to address those issues because their multi-year in there in the future. >> Dr. Anderson: Sure. And I think my confusion as we've been having conversations
about not having the resources to our full adoptions, even as recently as this, it. Social studies that we discussed just 2 weeks ago, we are on the
adopting. What's great because of lack of funding. Help me make this make sense. If we have this, why we not going
forward with the full funding for the textbook and options. >> Well, recall that this social studies textbooks, you know, in fiscal 20. 6, we had
to cut 120 million dollars out of our budget. And one of the cuts that we did was to defer the social studies textbook. And I don't remember how much
that was. What I think 12 15 50. Yeah. >> And so there are funds in the textbook But there for language arts there for other
textbook adoptions that are in the near future. So whatever is in this one, 66 is not inclusive of.
>> We've passed. We lost the time. Essentially. I'm hearing for the social studies. Yes, this is for other purposes. >> Ms. Meren: Okay. Couple of things that I do want to share because we have, you know what
is potentially a good new situation with the state funding is to perhaps look at some of the things we were not able to do, which is a transportation for our students who are in the
phasing process. I'm glad to hear that this. This grant provided 80 buses. You said. I don't believe that's it. As we
can. that's what I thought I heard. Was accurate that that is not Okay. They're EV veces. So there >> He heard a team like There
are electric. A federal grant from the EPA. has sent 80 buses. EV buses. He OK, never
mind that. But at any rate, one of the things that I also wanted to raise. And Aaron also talked about this was title to that Missus. Shaw
talked about here. >> I know Ms Ouc talked doing their report, which is the equity Office staffing reduction, which to come out of title 2 funds. What is the
carryover of title 2 funds and what page can I find that on? You probably can't. That's a level of detail that I don't have. And we probably gonna
have respond to that in writing. If you put because if we reduce the staffing because the funding was not being here, make sense. If we have carry over, we should be thinking about reinstating the
staffing. So what was the point lead when we lose grant funding? There's a decision to be but we don't normally just moving into the operating
fund. Additions were of which we lose granted. that's not what I'm asking. What I'm asking is if their leftover funds from the very we source
that it was diminished. And so we had to make some changes. And that office, if we have enough of the funds, that means that office can be restored to some level. >> Ms. Meren: Well, that could
provide a bridge for one year. But if it's carry over funds from a grant, then it's essentially one-time funds. >> Dr. Anderson: Right. So but we expect to have the funding again next year because I think that whole conversation came out of not knowing that
we would get the grant from the federal government and thinking that it would be reduced in some way. So if you could get together, whatever that amount is, that is a carryover. I would appreciate
that. >> And then the last piece is the the state 4% for salary increases. Given what you've
just said, I hearing that we don't have a path to access that because I know that it's happening years before. And I guess that's to be questioned. >> No, I mean, put to
bargaining agreement provided at steps. Plus 3% steps are on average about 2 and a half percent. That's 5.5. So we will fully be able to access the state funding of 4%
because their salary increase is greater than what they find it all. Okay. So it's not additional dollars that will have to here. Thank you
reading. But action. I'm sorry. Agenda item, 8 dot.
kind called Dr. Reid for
presentation.
>> So >> this evening's academic matters highlights. Really how our schools have been
advancing inclusion and to our Special Olympics unified champion schools program. >> And this is the growth in this program really been
amazing. So as we think about the strategic plan, this is really goal, too. >> And and our Special Olympics program particularly supports our strategic plan
goals around safety, support, inclusion and empowerment. it's really great to see how a community has come together.
Both communities within schools outside of our schools to support. These incredibly healthy activities. Next slide, please. Unified
Champion Schools program is a structured model for social inclusion, which really centers on 3 mutually reinforcing practices. First, it bring students with and
without disabilities together for training and competition. And in this case, activities serve basketball, soccer and track. Second inclusive youth leadership. Give students of
all abilities, authentic rules and planning advocacy in Pierre Leadership. 3rd, the whole school engagement, extensive work be on the team or event which uses campaigns
in school or activities to reduce. Isolation, increase, empathy and strengthen belonging. And we're proud to recognize Bushnell elementary
Woodson, High school in Marshall High School for being recognized as new Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools this year. So we've seen a significant expansion
of this program which is in alignment with our inclusion initiatives at the beginning of the 2024 2025 school year. We had 23 schools that had
Special Olympics programming. And that number has grown to 49 schools since 2020 for 113% increase participation now
includes you can see on the green Box, 30 elementary for middle and 12 high schools as well as all 3 secondary schools. This is a 113%
expansion increase since 2024, a typical unified sports season includes training and competitions over about 8 to 10 weeks with multiple opportunities to participate
during the fall winter and spring sports seasons. So next slide, please. The whole school engagement is where the program's impact becomes
broader. Honestly, believe in just athletics. For example, in Annandale, high school practices have been embedded into the school day included ring advisories so students
can participate without having unnecessary transportation or access barriers over time. This is helped build strong participation in basketball, soccer and track. It has contributed to a wider school
culture of inclusion and the deals inclusive Revolution Week as a powerful example of how a unified champion program to move from a team based.
Excuse me, the opportunity. A school wide culture building effort, full of students, staff and families. >> let's take a look at what
sounds like and feels like. So madam clerk, if you'd please play the video. >> In order for students to
truly be successful academically, ensuring that our students are safe and supported and included. It's a huge part of their educational success in their educational journey. These opportunities
like Special Olympics, just like any other, like extracurricular or sports or activities that students get involved Special Olympics and promoting inclusion is going to go hand in hand with academic and educational
success of all of our students. In order for you to get the distinction of becoming a unified champion school, you have to hit very
rigorous inclusion or inclusive standards. That Special Olympics nationwide sets around. Not just like what you're doing as a coach or staff member, but what the
whole school is doing. >> Had Bush elementary school, we have a basketball team and a little feet meet team. We also do peer mentors where students have the opportunity
to come to classrooms and do other academics or social skills with students with disabilities. We have students who are in leadership positions as captains come up
with ideas of what they want to see in our school and how they want to be able to connect with other students.
>> If I can win. >> but mean right
>> wealthy me is a chance for lots of schools come together to play field games and track games. They've all been working really hard as a team and getting to know each other. And we really pride
ourselves on our community that we felt around kids with and without disabilities. We're all one big, happy family. >> And we're all one community. Bush. Il is a great
example of, you know, making sure that they are being inclusive. You know, she's using all those strategies and, you know, promoting student collaboration and building those relationships and you have a good handful of
schools that have gotten that unified champion schools distinction over the last several years and I'm hoping moving forward. You know, many more schools in Fcps will get
that distinction as well. >> All right. I think the video provides a pretty clear view of the student experience. And I also want to thank assistant Principal Jaylee Annandale. High School
is really led the way in this work. Looking ahead, the opportunities to continue growing toward access every fcps school by 2030. Well,
ensuring that this expansion is sustainable, supported and align with our strategic plan. So Madam chair, that is academic matters evening.
>> Thank you, Dr. Anderson. I just want to give some photos and high school because they have been doing the most fantastic work in this area for so many years. And if you have not seen their basketball
United Unified team. >> It is an amazing experience and they'll give you a free T-shirt as well. >> But the kids are excited. I
mean, it's just a whole thing with music and lights in. >> Dr. Anderson: The kids just are cheering for each other speak happy allure way. It's really an amazing thing. So I
just want to make sure I gave him a quick shout out. >> Agenda item, 9 consent agenda are adopted rules. A parliamentary procedure. Robert's rules provide consent
agenda listing several items for approval of the board by single motion. Many items listed have gone through Port review and documentation been provided all board members and the public in advance items may be removed from the
consent agenda. A request of any board member prior to the meeting. because the consent agenda items are on the screen. Is there any objection to approve the consent agenda? Hearing and seeing no
objection. The consent agenda is approved. Agenda item 10. New business the following are in the business agenda items. There will be there will not be a vote on these items this
evening. But action is scheduled at a future meeting. Agenda item. 11 superintendent matters calling Doctor Reed for Superintendent matters.
>> Thank chair. I hope everybody had a great 4th of July celebrated and even in the heat. And I just want to thank all the staff that work
through power outages and heat and storms. Even today. Our weather is giving us a run for money. So big thanks to staff. Want to remind folks that are
leadership kickoff is coming up here shortly. And if you are a student home this summer, check out our summer resources page, make sure you
get to a library. Check out a book. The reading and that's anyhow. That's pretty much what I have to say. Hopefully the weather calms down here and will last have a little
less excitement weather-wise. Thank you. >> Thank you. And seeing the hour we will pass on board matters. And at 12:00:02AM,
this meeting is now adjourned. ♪ ♪
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