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>> The time is 7 o'clock PM and this February 12, 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. Silence. >> performances and performances of the national anthem and lift every voice and sing by the Daniels singers under the direction of
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>> Mr. Dunn submitted request to attend tonight's meeting remotely due to a medical conflict is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia. I performed an initial review of Mr. Dunn's request and have found it to be in compliance. School
boards from resolution. I have approved their request, Mr. Dunn, please check your audio and video. see you. Yes. Thank you. Wonderful. We can hear you as well. We now ask the
board members who are physically present to vote on the following. All those in favor of confirming the chairs approval of Mister Dunn's request. That is Mr. Fresh
mayor and Saint John-cunning, this Lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon and myself, all those opposed. Dr. Anderson. But the clerk,
please read the vote. 71. The motion carries. Thank On behalf of the school board, I would like to welcome Caroline pitches, chair of the city of
Fairfax School board it Hickman or from who is a school board member in the city of Fairfax. Well, so thank you guys both for coming
tonight. If you would like to review a copy of the meeting agenda, please see the back of the auditorium to obtain caught these of any items or
supporting materials being presented tonight, please refer to the QR code on the agenda and or visit WWW Dot Fcps Edu Backslash board docs. Tonight's meeting is being
broadcast on channel 99 and live streamed on YouTube and our website at WWW Dot Fcps study due back slash live street. Tonight's meeting is also being broadcast in
Spanish on YouTube at U YouTube Dot com Backslash at Fcps and Espanyol. Agenda item. 3.0 1 Black History
Month proclamation icon must except for a proclamation. That is in nearly a century. The month of February has been recognized nationally as a black history month.
>> Providing a time to honor, celebrate and reflect upon the historic and ongoing contribution of black Americans to the social, cultural, educational economy and political life of the
United States. And then as bhm parties needed as leak. N**** History Week founded by historian and scholar Doctor Carter G Woodson who selected feb redeploy inside with the
birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The 2020 16, essentially all flaccus to comment commemorations to nice is the centennial of this observance
100 years of scholarship advocacy and commitment to ensuring that black history honored, Todd and valued as essential part of the American history. And there is the
first African arrived in Virginia more than 4 centuries ago. And despite enslavement, segregation and systemic racism, Blackwood unions have
profoundly shaped the common those economy, culture, governance and education institution. And there is Virginia stands at the Center of the National Nations City.
history serving as a monument of black resistance and leadership that enslaved and free black Virginians use faith communities, journalism's and grass or
about my zing 2 talents, slavery and advance freedom and whereas this legacy includes history such as the student-led protest at. >> Moton High School by
Barbara Johns helping lead the Supreme Court decision and the Brown versus Board of Education Loving versus Virginia. The 1977 X 1967,
Supreme Court case that struck down laws banning interracial marriage and the movement to dismantle massive resistance in public education. And whereas Black Virginians have
contributed every aspect of American life and include trailblazers such as Gladys West, whose pioneering work in mathematics and satellite
technology help make GPS possible. Maggie Al Walker the first black woman to charter and serve as president of a bank in the United States.
Marjorie Joyner, a chemist and inventor who developed the permanent way for Machine Henrietta Lacks, who sells, became essential to medical research and Corin Mitchell, a
painter and educator who became the first black artists to have a solo exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. And whereas
Fairfax County was strengthened by black leaders who work to expand opportunity equity and representation in education, including Edwin
Henderson, a pioneering civil rights leader and educator whose advocacy late critical groundwork for educational equity in Fairfax County. Mary
Ellen Henderson and educator whose leadership and service advanced equitable access within the public school system. fry, a long-time community servant.
>> And visionary served on the Fairfax County school board. And as the first black school board chairman in 1999, to 2000. Mr. Fry implemented
increase resources for underserved populations and championed replacing the Lee Jackson holiday with the holiday honoring doctor Martin Luther King junior prior to
federal recognition. Ernestine Hess t became the first black woman member of the Fairfax County School board elected in 2007 marking a historic milestone in educational
government governance and turning and turning point in an inclusive leadership and representation. Catherine Hudgins became the first black member elected to the Fairfax
County Board of Supervisors in 2000 serving with distinction until 2019 leaving a legacy of public service equity and
community leadership. Therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County school board here, 5 proclaims February 2026. As Black
History Month honoring a century black history commemorations and celebrating the enduring contributions, leadership and resilience of black Americans. We encourage
all students, staff and community members to engage in meaningful educational opportunities that reflect that full and accurate history of black Americans and
reaffirm a shared commitment to equity inclusion and excellence for all. Is there a second? Thank Saint John-cunning.
>> I call for a vote. All those in favor, Mr. Freshness, mayor and Missy John Cunningham. This Lady Mystics it Mr. Dr Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous
for all board members present. Congratulations. Agenda item. 3.0 4 school counseling
appreciation Week proclamation, icon, Mr. Done for a proclamation. >> Whereas Fairfax County, Public Schools, employees
nearly 700 school counseling professionals, including school counselors, directors of student services and college and career specialists who are committed to preparing students to become lifelong
learners and productive members of a global society. With a focus on social emotional wellness, academic success and college and career readiness and where asked
National School Counseling week is observed each year during the first full week in February to focus public attention on the unique and essential contribution of professional school counselors with nations educational
system. And whereas professional school counselors are certified trained educators who collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators and community partners to support the whole
child. And whereas the theme for National School Counseling Week 2026, this school counselors amplify student success, recognizing the tremendous impact school
counselors have and helping students achieve academic success plan for their future careers and thrive emotionally and socially. And whereas the accounting profession addresses a wide range of
student needs, including academic planning, personal and social development, mental health support, career Exploration, College readiness, crisis intervention and the development of problem
solving and decision making skills that are essential for life beyond the classroom. And whereas fcps is comprehensive school counseling programs are grounded in national
professional standards and work with students individually and in groups to classroom lessons interventions in consultation to remove barriers, to learning and promote equitable opportunities for all
students. And whereas fcps school counselors also support families and educators by providing resources, collaboration and guidance that strengthens engagement, resilience and well-being,
contributing to a positive and inclusive school climate that honors diversity, equity in student voice. And whereas the excellence of Fcps is counseling services as demonstrated by achievements
such as multiple schools receiving that recognized a C ASC a model program ramp designation affirming that their counseling programs meet the highest standards for comprehensive data-driven
practices that support student achievement at school success. And whereas Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes the dedication, professionalism, compassion and leadership demonstrated daily by school
counselors who work tirelessly to empower students. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County school board. Hereby proclaim February second, 6, 2026 as
school counseling week and on our view, invaluable contributions of school counselors and expresses its highest commendation and deep gratitude for school counselors, commitment to
amplifying student success. >> Second second, Grand Isle for the vote. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh. >> This mayor and Saint John-cunning, this lady
Mystics it Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous for all
board members present. >> Agenda item, 3.0 5 career and technical education, disability, employment and adult Community Education Appreciation Month
Proclamation I call on Mr. Fresh for a proclamation. Thank you. >> Whereas the celebration of career and technical education, CTE, disability
employment and adult community education Ace Appreciation Month recognizes these exemplary Fairfax County public school programs and whereas Fcps offers a vast selection of CTE programs that
give our students in valuable opportunities to explore and learn about a career they may wish to pursue in the future during school year 2025. 26
Fcps offered 160 CTE courses in business, education and information. Technology, family and consumer science, health and medical Jr, marketing technology and
engineering education as well as trade and industry. And these classes equipped over 65,000 students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the workforce. Military continuing education
and or success and a competitive global economy. And whereas our division celebrate the many contributions of people with disabilities to America's work places and economy and
recognizes the value of people with disabilities. Bring to the workplace as evidenced by the recent study that showed that disability friendly organizations are 25% more likely to outperform their organizational peers on
productivity. And whereas the Davis and police enter career centers and other fcps programs help students with disabilities transition to life after high school through work experience is provided by
the local Northern Virginia business community and by providing workplace readiness and independent living training, fostering self advocacy and self-determination and increasing the soft skills needed to succeed in the
workplace. And whereas each year thousands of adults have learned essential skills through the ace program. In addition, the Fairfax County Adult High School has given
students the opportunity, giving adults the opportunity to earn a high school diploma certification of high school equivalency through the GED program and the chance to enroll in individual courses
and certificate programs, including adult. Yes, so well, business information, technology, health and medical trade and industrial culinary arts and world languages. Fcps
is ace programs complement Virginia apprenticeship program by offering apprenticeship classes, electricity, HVAC and plumbing and provide clear career exploration in the trades or
cross training with related tasks and whereas fcps honors our students, staff and program achievements this year, including Sean, I will be Marshall Academy, Culinary
instructor recognized by CTE, new teacher of the year and ATF ACS, outstanding New
Teacher of the Year. We've had the food that his students prepare. It's very good.
Langston Hughes, Middle School and Paul Davis recognizes Vte a middle school program of the
year. Susan Chauvin help. Susan Chauvin recognized as Vte a high school teacher of
the year. Kellan Scott recognized as the wise financial literacy, outstanding leadership Administrator Ward. Rebecca
Fenton won the 2025 Harbor Freight tools and Schools Prize for teaching excellence.
Matthew Bechtel was selected as a member of the 2026 a CTE, National Leadership Fellowship program. Now, therefore, be it
resolved that the Fairfax County school board here by proclaims February 2026. As career and technical education disability employment, an adult and continuing Education
Appreciation Month and commends these programs pivotal roles in providing students young and adult, the opportunities to acquire job skills. Transition to new careers have equitable access
to societal resources and grow as responsible and ethical workers and citizens. Is there a second? I second. Thank you, Mr. Perrin I will call for the
vote, Mr. Fresh mayor and missing John-cunning misleading, Mystics it Mr. Moon Dr Anderson. >> Mr. Dunn and myself. That is unanimous for all board
members present. I invite our career and technical education, disability employment, an adult and community education, staff students and those here to support the career and
technical education. Support the proclamation. Join in
front of the board are in
front of
>> We now invite our school counselors and school counseling staff and all those here in support of the school Counseling Appreciation Week proclamation to please join
the board for a photo at the
front of the diocese.
We now invite the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, the Fairfax County NAACP and all those here in support of the Black History Month proclamation to please join
the board for a photo at the
front of the diocese.
Madam
Chair, that was our last
proclamation picture.
>> Agenda item. 4.0 1 Virginia High School League and academic team recognitions. The school board is very pleased to recognize the recipients of fall 2025 Fcps
Vhsl State and regional championships. Tonight. >> Please stand when your team is recognized. All recognition czar completed individual
teams will have photo with the board. The board would like to recognize the shanty high school esports league of Legends team.
>> For winning the so far east for tournament championship. The board would like to recognize mingled little director of student activities. Brandon Shapiro
and coach James could to love for their contribution to the team. The board would like to
recognize the Chantilly High School Chamber Orchestra for their performance at the Virginia Make Musical Educator's Association Conference. >> The board would also like to recognize Principal. Amy, good low orchestra directed
the air and mines for their contributions to the group. Too busy celebrating the board
would like to recognize the Cooper Middle School symphonic band for their performance at the music for All National Concert Band Festival. >> The board would also like to recognize Principal Maureen McLaughlin band director
Matthew Baker, assistant band director Alex singer for their contributions to the group.
The board would like the board would like to recognize Cooper Middle School symphonic band for their performance at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference. >> The board would also like
to recognize Principal Maureen McLaughlin band Director Matthew Baker, an assistant band director director Alex singer for their contributions
to the group. >> The board would like to recognize the Frost Middle School girls Cross country team for winning the Fairfax County Public Schools. Middle
School Girls Cross Country Championship. The board, but also like to recognize Principal Anthony Harris,
after-school special, a stepper massacre and coaches Greg Davis, Lisa Warden, Meredith marquee Caitlin, locked for their contributions
to the team. The board would like to recognize the Justice High School wind ensemble for their performance at the
Virginia Music Educators Association conference. >> The board would also like to recognize the principal
principal Sean rely on and band director Bryan Thomas for their contributions to the group. >> The board would like to
recognize the Langley High School field hockey team for winning the Vhsl class. 6 field hockey state championship. The board would
also like to recognize principal Larry Stroud director of student activities. Jeff and head coach Morgan Philly for their contributions to the team.
>> The board would like to recognize the Oakton High School girls, flag football team. >> For winning the very first.
Fairfax County public Schools, Flag Football championship. The board would also like to recognize Principal Jamie Lane Director Sutton activities.
Patrick Fall. >> And coaches Jeff Lewis and Bob Barker for their contributions to the team.
>> The blow tonight recognize bodies and second of the screw Cora's Cross country team for winning the Vhsl 6 crews cross
country state championship. The board would also like to recognize priest Tracy Phillips, activities and mow
and coach, you sneak we and future bodice for contributions to the team. The
recognize the Robinson. Second, it is clear Blue is cross country team for winning the Fairfax County Public Schools. is clear Boys Cross
country championship. The board would also like to recognize the principle. Tracy Phillips, after-school specialist court. moilili and
coaches Kennedy coming off Anthony Port. And Kelly total pass and a jury and jury for
contributions to team. >> The board would like to recognize the West Potomac High School symphonic Band for their performance at the music for All National Concert Band
Festival. The board would also like to recognize Principal Jessica Stats and band director Joanna do for their
contributions to the group. The board would like to recognize the West Springfield high School girls volleyball team for winning the Vhsl. >> Class 6, a girls.
>> Volleyball state championship. >> The board would also like to recognize principal Shannon Matheny director of student
Services. Jenny so Botta and coach Stephanie Noriega for their contributions to the team. The board would like to
invite the members of the Chantilly High School Chamber, Orchestra staff and supporters to please join the board for a photo. I asked my colleagues
to remain at the front of the
dice for upcoming photos.
>> The board would like to invite the members of the Chantilly High School ESports League of Legends, Team school
staff and supporters to please
join the board for a photo.
The board would like to invite the members of the coop or middle school symphonic band school staff and supporters to
please join the board for a
photo.
The board would like to invite the Frost Middle School Girls Cross Country, team school staff and supporters to
please join the board for a
photo.
The board would like to invite the Justice High School Wind Ensemble School staff and
supporters to please join the
board for a photo.
The board would like to invite the Langley High School Field, Hockey team, school staff and
supporters to please join the
board for a photo.
The board would like to invite the Oakton High School girls, Flag Football team, school staff
and supporters to please join
the board for a photo.
The board would like to invite the Robinson Secondary School Girls Cross Country team school staff and supporters to
please join the board for a
photo.
But members we're going to combine this one. So we're going to do both of them. So this is also including our
Robinson Secondary School Middle School boys cross country team as well.
The board would like to invite the West Potomac High School Symphonic Band School staff
and supporters to please join
the board for a photo.
The board would like to invite the West Springfield High School girls, Volleyball team school
staff and supporters to please
join the board for a photo.
Madam Chair. That was our
final.
>> on behalf of the board, we would like I would like to thank all of our students, coaches, principals and parents who came out this evening for the recognition of these amazing achievements. We
are also proud of CPS students. Agenda item, 5.0 one community participation. The next order of business is
community participation. We welcome all community members who are here and those who sign up to speak this evening. Additional information about signing up to provide comments at the school board's regular
business meetings. And public hearings may be found on the school board's web site at Www Dot Fcps study due back slash board school board. During the
sign-up process. Community members acknowledge that they were informed of the boards at the school board's expectations for respect and proper proper decorum and providing comments. These expectations are also
available online. And with the printed agenda and meeting materials in the back of the room. We ask audience men members to be perspective one another shouting an outburst will not tolerated. Please
hold your applause until the conclusion of a speaker's remarks. Audience members may not join speakers at the podium and should remain in their seats, including one recording video or taking photos. We are grateful for
those who have 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. >> Tyler Clark.
Firstly, I would like to thank you for your ears and your dedication to managing our public schools today. I'm going to be talking
about something that is very important for the sake of public health. It is turning to its. You may be familiar with tourniquets as the mechanism by which. Appendages
are kept secure, win. Grave bodily trauma occurs. Virginia state legislature passed a very important piece of legislation last year with
regards to. Providing public schools with tourniquets bleeding control kits. More specifically, which include turning compression. Bandages. And says there's among other things which are enumerated
and the Legislature section. 22.1, dash 2, 7, 4.8. The importance of these mechanisms in schools is incredibly
important as they. Reduce the mortality of. Extremely trauma. The main thing that I've seen lacking in my school
is the existence of them. And another part of the legislation is that they are presented in all drills and emergencies. And I firmly hold
that with P. Amelia Rose shun of tourniquets and bleeding control mechanisms. 2 students, they can be more apt and more equipped to deal with
these grave emergencies, which can happen unexpectedly quite frankly. With the action and proper execution of this legislation, which was passed
last year. I hold that the school has the power to save lives and make life Savers.
Thank you very much. Dexter. Dexter, up.
>> I you shed goals are. Hello. Fcps school board and Fairfax County community. As you may know, Fcps has begun
implementing metal detectors, security screenings at many schools this year at my school, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. The addition of the metal detectors to the school or teen has caused
various changes with one of the most notable being a decreased availability. The counselors in the morning very often students use to try to meet with counselors before school during lunch or after
school to minimize the amount of missed instruction. Time. However, because counselors are helping maintain the metal detectors in the mornings, there is a decrease time frame within which students can meet
with their counselors. This not only causes frustration within our student body, that makes it so that we are violating the code of Virginia's law. 22 doubt one
dash, 2, 9, 1, 1, That state that school counselors can only do now in counseling for 20% of their staff. Time. After a discussion with students from other fcps high schools. We've come to a
conclusion that this is not just an issue at T J but across schools that use metal detectors. This proposal is not to suggest that metal detectors should be taken away. I recognize that they
have helped catch potentially dangerous items entering buildings and overall make our schools safer. Instead, I am asking that a more standard procedure is implemented in fcps and which adults who
aren't counselors or first-period teachers are scheduled to monitor metal detectors so that students have access to mental health counseling services that they are entitled to by the state of Virginia. Thank you for
your time. And please let me know if you have questions.
Alums Umansky. Good evening. My name is own semansky them here. >> Today with my son, Louis McNamara and we wanted to
speak about expanding solar power within fcps. I'll talk about the opportunities and the benefits and he will talk about the urgency and the ask. I lead the Fairfax County
chapter of Citizens, Climate lobby and with a number of other environmental groups. We started this campaign. Across the country. School districts are using solar. Meridian High
has gone solar, elementary. Became our first solar school and the division now has contracts in place for 34 schools. That's an important start. That was 199 schools
and centers across Fcps. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to do more. First solar power reduces
long-term energy costs. CPS is using power, purchase agreements, which means there's no upfront capital costs. Let me repeat that. There's no upfront capital
costs. Private partner installs and maintains the solar panels and the district purchases. Electricity at a stable, predictable rate. Really? city public schools,
for example, expects to save 46 million dollars over 35 years. That money belongs in classrooms. Instead of paying rising utility costs. Second
solar increases, resilience. When paired with battery storage solar systems can provide electricity during great adage is. Schools can avoid disruptions and even
served as emergency shelters for the community. Solar provides powerful learning opportunities. There are there more than just infrastructure.
They're teaching tools of energy systems, engineering and environmental science. And solar panels show students tangible and visible solutions
to the climate challenge. >> Louis met the mayor. >> Good evening. Board
members. My name is Louis McNamara. And I'd like to speak about why expanding solar in Fcps is not only beneficial urgent. CPS has made a strong has made strong
climate commitments. Carbon neutrality by 2040, a 50% emissions reduction by 2030. And all electric bus fleet by 2035 and net-zero new
buildings. These goals demonstrate leadership but to meet them, we must significantly scale up renewable energy across the district and solar is one of the fastest most practical
tools available. The science is clear. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, which accumulates and in the atmosphere and heats the planet here in Fairfax County.
We're already seeing the impacts stronger storms, flooding and extreme heat. These disruptions affect our schools, our students and our budgets. Every solar
installation reduces reliance on fossil fuels, every roof every rooftop system, step toward a safer, more stable future for the students sitting in our classrooms today. There's also a time
sensitive financial reason to act. Now federal tax incentives that makes solar projects more affordable are scheduled to phase out to qualify. Projects must begin
by July 2026. And be completed within 4 years or be fully completed by the end of 2027. If we move quickly as CBS can maximize federal funding and lock in long-term savings.
This is a window of opportunity. We respectfully urge the school board and Dr Reid. Accelerate the expansion of solar installations across
all feasible fcps schools and to ensure that the district fully leverage is available. Federal incentives before they expire. Our students will live with the consequences of today's decisions. Let's
demonstrate leadership. This is fiscally responsible. This is fiscally responsible environmentally sound and forward thinking. Thank you for your time. And for 2 minutes.
>> Godspeed. >> Jim Harbaugh. Jim, how Day
pre? Liz? They pre. Jamie Maltese. Jamie Maltese. Anne
Smith. Anne Smith. Jordan, more odd. Jordan. Rod. Please
play the video submitted by. told us. >> Good evening. Chair board members, Dr Reid and members of the Fcps community. I want
to begin by acknowledging Dr Reid's November 19th letter than the intention behind it. I agree with the court reasoned that message artificial intelligence will shape the economic reality.
Our 11, the letter describes this moment is generation's Sputnik moment. It's powerful language and it deserves careful consideration. Historically, the response to
Sputnik was not rest. Experimentation inside public institutions. It was investment and teachers, curriculum and research done transparently and with public buy-in and ownership of outcomes. This is one big
concern I have with the announcement by Doctor Reed. The AI tools would be provided for teachers. These tools are offered to schools as free trials can sound like a good deal. But in reality, nothing
here is free. The currency is not money. Its data children's data teacher workflows instructional decisions refinements and feedback are
extraordinarily valuable once used to improve AI systems. That value is permanent and can't rescinded. The billion-dollar valuations have AI companies aren't driven. I
heard where buildings they're driven by inputs hours, high-quality, real world people, an interaction. Educational data, especially from a district like Fcps is
among the most valuable data. There So when we participate in a free AI program, we need to be honest about what's happening. Public intellectual capital as being exchange for
temporary access that will come to rely on for children's educations are running parallel to non consent to Tass. Education requires carefully crafted studies and all the tests and data that
are part of this to move knowledge forward. don't see any of this. It's one of the largest school districts in country. Fcps has an opportunity to lead not by
adopting technology early but by setting standards. For fairness, transparency, child
safety, public benefit. >> Please play the video submitted by Kuz shuttle us. >> Good evening. I like to
build on what my wife Kelly just shared. I mean, board certified pediatrician and allergist immunologist. And in my clinical work, I use the AI tools regularly. I'm also seeing in health care how AI
companies drive adoption through free use periods in order to extract data. Do that permanently increases private company value. What concerns me is how closely that model mirrors what is now happening
in our schools, including fcps in medicine when people are involved in an experiment, even indirectly, their ethical requirements informed consent clearly defined outcomes, independent oversight and transparency about risks and
benefits. Well, children will not be typing directly into AI tools. They're still part of the experiment. They're learning environments, their questions and their teachers. Instructional responses are
being captured and used improved commercial AI systems. Development companies like OpenAI that make students indirect study subjects. If families have not been fully informed of what data is being
generated, how long has been retained, how it is used to train models or how that value is monetized. Teachers likewise are contributing professional expertise without clarity on whether their work is being used to train systems
that will later be sold back to schools. We're sold elsewhere entirely. So ant to ask a few basic questions who is overseeing the efficacy of this program. What outcomes
are being measured? Are we evaluating learning gains kind of impact, teacher workload or unintended consequences and ultimately who benefits the most from these outcomes. Or the benefits occurring
primarily increased private company, a valuation refinement of proprietary AI models or to our children. Teachers in this district. Right now, the answer is unclear and that uncertainty matters. I will absolutely
shape the world of our children. She will receive the were all their children, Herat, but CPS participants in shaping the systems and families deserve transparency. Teachers deserve agency and
the public deserves assurance that this is being done for students not their expense. Thank you for your time.
>> Please play the video submitted by Laura Chapman. >> And Laura Chapman, parents of 2 Fcps elementary school students. let's talk about AI and schools. I appreciate
we're all struggling with how to best leverage AI for As parents and professionals, I have transformation, teens and can say with expertise that diving in without clarity on where you're going and what success looks like in at least
the short and medium term is a good way to drown. AI is no different. The reward needs to be clear because the risks are children. Not only their learning journey, but also
their health and well-being. Every parents in Fcps wants you to succeed in giving teachers the tools to do more with less. So I'd like your answers to my top 5 questions.
Number one, where is your parent An AI implementation in schools. How can we help in helping her input be integrated into the app plan? What success look like in the
short and mid-term for teachers using AI the specific craft teacher journeys and use cases ensure proper training. Teachers are uniquely qualified to get real value
from AI. If you set them up to succeed and that's why AI platforms want teachers on their platforms. Number 3, how are you gathering warnings? What are your plans to incorporate those learnings
into your road map? For what are your progress when and how do you got teachers out of trouble? Be that for violations. Over-reliance on AI or simply support and comfort. 5. And most
importantly, what does failure look like? What are the boundaries? You will not cross define it. Now change up awfully overtime, but don't change it as a reaction to
about Define failure and an exit plan and then let's all work to make sure it never needs to be implemented. Thank you for your time in leadership. I look forward to your response.
>> Jerry Anderson, that was our last public Speaker. Thank you. Madam Clerk, agenda item. 6.0 one student Representative matters. Economist going to.
Good evening. Members of the board. I wanted to speak tonight about responsibility and transparency, especially as it relates to our policies on student personal data on it and data privacy.
>> policy 6 to 203 makes it clear that this isn't superintendent for information. Technology. response, perception plans and procedures to ensure the security and recovery of information and data
processing services and at the department must maintain a data security operating plan to the all student personnel, financial and or other vital data on SBS systems is protected from unauthorized
use access to distribution. Policy to 71 reinforces that student personal data must be safeguarded. These are not small commitments but a data privacy policy has not been updated since 2015. The last
review was 11 years ago. Since then, Fcps has entered into numerous additional partnerships, technologist rapidly invent advance and artificial intelligence has become a part of instruction conversations. Get the policy
framework governing how we protect student data has remain unchanged. We should not be doing damage control after something happens with his increase interest in technology, especially AI. We should have an updated data
privacy policy to company and for expanding partnerships on that note, the charge EBT Education Partnership for teachers is not necessarily about thing. Innovation is not the issue. Innovations out guidance is as far as I know.
No one on the board has seen his contract. There's been no from formal para notification and no student education. reason I became aware this partnership was because my fcps Edu email that is not major instructional technology
titian should be can be good if teachers are using this platform, student data will become subject to it. We can advise staff on best practices, but we cannot direct. We control whats teachers, input into the
system. Human error. Human error exist. We have not seen the output of the system at the scale and we do not fully understand how operate across classrooms in practice at the same time, the partnership is free until June 2027. And we
do not know what the cost will be after that financially. That is not responsible planning, especially in a time of budget, need. We are discussing funding gaps and unmet needs. Yeah, we're taking on additional projects without knowing their
long-term costs. There are many other parties as money could go towards things. Funding has been cut from an issues. We have had not had the money address. We cannot properly budget for something. We do not know what will cost one separate trials up. There
needs to be clear implementation plan. Notched announcement with operation that people follow. We need more than a promise from a company that owes us nothing that our data will be protected for county wide enforced. I advise is
different. Tenant rules backs or paused the charge. Be partnership for the time being until the contract is up by the board. Parents and students are formally notified and there's community input the day privacy policy which
has not been updated since 2015 is revising modernized as policies are properly. Updating referenced AI and a long-term financial impacts even as presented. There's also the issue this accessibility and transparency
around Stu nay. Aye guide. I have personally tried to access the Sunni. I got to my schools website and through the main fcps website. It is not available but the website directs me to look at the student rights and responsibilities. Document that's on our however, is not
as detail on the acceptable uses of AI as it should be. If students are expected to not get AI responsibility, there should be a clear accessible and centralize guide outlining expectations, boundaries and protections right now that
guys, you're not publicly available. Are not clearly linked in a way that students and families can easily find and understand. We cannot make major decisions. Decisions about implementing AI tools
allow policy and transparency to lag behind those decisions. I also want to address the great book as I have done many times before. And when this great book without the proper training and the tools needed for teachers will lead what to
happen will lead to what happened. I heard of high school last year when changes are abrupt guidance isn't clear when people do not feel prepared. We will be confused. I for one do not think the conversation about this great
book is completed. We should be looking at are other options, including a quarter system and explain how Skills Base assessment works in practice. Looking at the schools have implants model and how to work spectacularly
is significant. But the schools did not achieve success overnight. They put in deliberate work over the years to build trust among students, teachers and parents. They invest in a professional development day line
curriculum and they clarify expectations. They communicate consistently. We cannot achieve the same results with blue skies from the board and brush implementation timelines either. We double down on the research training and instructional methods required
for this great book to succeed. explore other options more fully. What we can't do is move forward. Halfway. A great book should be something that works well, should not be something that works what others, some schools and does
not work at others. A grading system should be universally understandable in transparent across the division. It should not depend on which building student tend to how comfortable teacher happens to be the framework. Students should not have to Dakota
Green philosophy that shifts from year to year. Parents should not feel confused about human is measured. It is going to be implemented division-wide must be supported division. Why with the necessary time needed. I
strongly advise the board to consider carefully during the upcoming go through discussion and to refrain from approving further implementation until clear. Outline of the great book parameters, expectations
and reasoning as presented before moving forward. transparent justification for why this models being chosen. How we applied consistently across schools when what training and tools provided teachers and how student and
parent concerns will be addressed without that clarity, we risk repeating past confusion and undermine trust. The major shift cars. Liberate planning, clear communication, and find guardrails. And those must be
in place before we approve it. Not after otherwise. The board will end up right back here next year with the discipline of the great book. Finally, I want to just student voice. I've heard accounts of students being public punished for organizing walkouts in
response to what's happening in the country. I understand that fcps policy dictates went in where students can dentistry and I understand the need for safety. The protesting peacefully as part of a Democratic society. There
should be a structured way for students demonstrate safely without fear. Disproportionate punishment. The current walk, a policy restricts when students can demonstrate will not providing alternatives. This unclear guidance has led
students. I this policy an act of civil disobedience and I would like to highlight the words civil these students are not malicious or motivated motivated, motivated by the all-consuming desire get their 5th period. Their students
have been directly impacted by the state of our nation and want a safe and peaceful olive to damage their feelings. I've heard reports of students being threatened with not walking graduation or losing properly does because they plan to walk out this
outrageous and does not align with the values of CPS claims uphold. We can create safety parameters to ensure students are not leaving class simply leave while also protecting the rights of engagement. For example, walkouts can be
allowed on school grounds like the football field about students leaving nearby areas in order unknown people from joining and risking student safety fcps creates engaged citizens. This education is
what has led them to process world around them the way they do, they should not be punished peacefully demonstrating the average at this event. Thank you for your
time. Your consideration. Thank you. Agenda item. 7.0 1 action item certification of closed meeting compliance in order to comply with Section
2.2 Dash, 3, 7, 1, 2 d of the code of Virginia. >> It is necessary for the board to certify that since the Fairfax County school board convened a closed meeting on February 12, 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 discussed in the motion convening the closed meeting. Were heard discussed are
considered by the board during the closed meeting. Do I have a motion moved? >> Mr. Moon and a second. Thank you, Mr. Fresh all those
in favor. >> Mr. Fresh mayor and Saint John-cunning misleading Mystic's that Mr. Moon Dr Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself,
that is unanimous for all board members present. Agenda item. 7.0 2 action item. Confirmation of action taken in close meeting. Icon, Mr.
Fresh Promotion. >> I move to deny to school reassignment appeal of a student who was charged with unlawful act in the community. 2 counts of robbery by using physical force and one count
causing bodily injury and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the division superintendent, is there a second? Thank you. Miss Marion. All those in favor.
>> Mr. Fresh mayor and Saint John-cunning mislead the Mystics. It Mr. Moon Dr Anderson. Mr. Dunn and myself. That is unanimous. Rob Ford
members. I call on Mr. Moon for a motion. >> I move that the school rising legal costs or to Senator matter discussion closed session, according to
the terms and conditions discussed a dog. Is there a second? >> Second, thank us. Leading.
All those in favor. Mr. Fresh mayor and Saint John-cunning, this Lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon Dr Anderson. Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous
board members. Agenda item. 7.0 3 new Western high school naming icon Mystics that promotion. >> I move that the school
board names to 29. 49. 49, 50 and 29. 54 education drive Herndon, Virginia, as Skyview High School. Thank you, Mr.
Mystic's that. Would you like to speak your motion? briefly, this is an exciting time for us to be able to bring new
school in that division. But I also great time because the naming of the school was south isn't. >> Incredibly interesting process. And this my first
time as a new board member to go through as well. So I do appreciate all the names very creating one set com, but I
think it's at the end of had 2 names which stood out and the board is I'm proposing it to be Skyview high school and I hope my colleagues will support that. But I up at 6 a
Iran, you know, trust us pass process. That was of really good naming golf. The process of naming a high school. So thank you so much. Mr. Men,
would you like to speak to second? >> I was happy to stick with this motion didn't even want to wait for. He too, asked for
my second because I happy do it. That decision, the futuristic name. boat, get her
on most names. Huge, Lisa, pretty by students. shouldn't who want to support student choice. Mr. Fresh.
>> I was going to speak on this, but I was thinking of opposing the motion because my favorite name that was submitted. Was Schooley make school face. And I suppose
Skyview is a really great names. I will vote for the motion and very much appreciate the student advocacy around the name. It was the most popular names submitted are voted on by
students. And I think that speaks I think the name speaks well to. Our hopes for the school.
>> Yeah, I was very pleased all of the community involvement around many of the school and especially the students advocacy with the with the name of the school a man who lives in Herndon, not far from the school, I assure
you it's not just about potential of what's going to happen as our students reach for the stars. But it is a gorgeous view sunsets. It is a
Skyview when you're over there on that I think it's a twofold name, but I'm very excited about what's going to take place. The innovation it's just an exciting time to open
a new school and I'm excited for Skyview to get moving. I'm here to support Skyview. I appreciate the students
offering it up. I too think it has very high aspirations and it is closer to the Western, you know. >> Side of our county, of course, and the mountains. And is not named Western because already it's confusing with
Westfield in West Springfield and West Potomac. So that's definitely not a good choice. I also am eager to turn to the next part of opening this brand new school talking about
transportation and ensuring our students have transportation to the school and learning from the boundary design process that we just completed. I'd certainly like the board to be engaged in
that process and to be sure the community who is eagerly waiting decisions about this high school beyond that, this name they are eagerly awaiting to know if their children, especially those 8th graders right now, what they're doing
next year specifically. So very exciting times now and to come. Mr. Dunn.
>> Thank I think this is an amazing opportunity to provide a break. A little bit of the precedent that we have mostly focused on. you know, local
geographic names or names of individuals. I think Skyview implies for we're looking to the future and certainly are in the programming that we're developing for this high school. And I think we're also
looking to the future the method of acquisition acquiring a private high school, saving 280 million dollars. Plus for taxpayers, which can be reinvested in
accelerating the renovation of other schools in the county. I think it also speaks to the location near the Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport
and Dulles Airport itself looking to the aviation and aerospace sector, which is a very exciting sector right now with technological
developments that people could never have dreamed of even even 20 years ago. And I think for all those reasons, it's an it's an appropriate marker not just for the name of a high
school, but also encompassing division that the school board fcps in the community have for this amazing high school on a
beautiful campus. Thank you. >> Seeing no others are going to go ahead and call for a vote on the motion that is on the screen. All those in
favor, Mr. Fresh mayor and Saint John-cunning, this Lady Mystics it Mr. Moon Dr Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous for all
board members. >> I would now like to invite the Skyview High School
leadership team to please join
joined the board for a photo.
>> Agenda item. 7.0 4 action item proposed fiscal year 2027. >> 3.31 Capital Improvement program. I call on Mr. Done for a motion.
>> I move that the school board adopt the proposed fcps Fy 2027 to 2031 Capital Improvement program. As detailed in the agenda item.
>> Is there a second? If County Miss Mayor and Mr. Dunn, would you like to speak your motion? >> Only briefly, I believe
that we've seen a lot of positive improvement under the superintendent's leadership to address the enormous gap between available resources
and and the needs of our schools in terms of construction renovation and maintenance. There's still many challenges ahead. But I think just in the past year, the school board made Admiral
admirable progress, changing its policy to enable new construction management methodologies specifically designed build and construction management at risk. I believe there's a are
options that we're exploring and a variety of domains to see what we can do to be 2 table approaches to good government in terms of the management of our facilities.
And I look forward to working withcolleagues to ensure that are able to reduce the 42 year renovation cycle. And I look forward also to the completion of the facilities
condition assessment that will inform the development of the next renovacion que, thank you.
>> Yes, the this capital improvement program. So this is such a beast of approach we know we're years. We've tried to give us a little time between the budget in the
capital improvement program, but they always seem to collide just given other commitments that has to play with the county. So, look, this is a document we have to pass and it basically includes, you know, our best
attempts at looking into the future. And every year we update it. You know, I said before, we don't really have a plan for how we're going to remedy the lack of funds that are needed for our facilities.
You know, while we are stewards of these public facility assets, major maintenance renovations and building new facilities, including grounds and fields, it's ultimately where the responsibility of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to
fund and the executive to manage. So we really need to do more if to actually tackle and reduce that 45 year renovation cycle back to the
best practice of 25 years. So again, we have transportation in here. Boundaries is included. You know, this relates to policy. 81 30 about phasing in phasing in the top
2 creates into high school. So there's a lot in this document and what we were just sort of talking about on another note is my husband works in D P s and wondering how quickly we can get sky due to show up on
the maps. going to text him and see if that could be done. So very exciting. Yes, so but I will support coming because we have to. But I do wish that we could spend a lot more time
intentionally figuring out how to improve the funding status of our public facility assets.
Thank Dr. Anderson. Thank you. After the initial presentation of the cip at a work session several weeks ago now, I did raise. >> A couple of questions, too
staff regarding some of the data that was presented full weyanoke. I understood that would be updated and I would love to hear what that flexion
is in the new Cip. Yes, ma'am. So Mr. Gordon, do we have those numbers updated yet?
>> thank you, Dr, Anderson. So we are we've been working over the last week and a half. So looking can capacity concerns there that you brought up. So we are working through that and we will make adjustments
and we can demonstrate with those adjustments are moving forward. >> So is it my understanding what I'm voting on this right now does not reflect those
adjustments. So the current document. Can be adjusted to to to reflect those adjustments. So yes, ma'am. So
that just means that we worked on over the last week and a half. We can make those adjustments. document. But those are, but they're not currently in the document. So I would be voting on the first version. So unfortunately, I
will not be able to do that because I think some of the things we shows Weyanoke, which was a school that was at 105%. And now shows up at 79%
with nothing that has changed. >> In terms of the 9 trailers in portables, the 3 classrooms outside. I would have expected
that changes that you came up with after staff went out to take a look at the building would be reflected in what I'm asking to approve. So I will not be voting in support
because I needed for it to actually be reflective of accurate information. And I thought that was g to happen here. The second piece
that I had asked 4 or about is the continuing conversation. And the question that I received time and time again in the community regarding how
are the utilization, how is the utilization capacity or the capacity utilization calculated. I understand there are some kind of pieces here.
Pieces there. I had asked would it be possible for the cip to be reflected of? How staff reviews that was that
change? Also a consideration for the cip Mr. Gordon. >> So go back to the first question. So we are we did.
For we did review the capacity for the facility and we believe is that to be 95%. So that's that's where we are currently with the window. And that's upgraded in the document. Yes. >> Wonderful. Thank you.
That's what I was asking a little bit earlier. Thank you. I appreciate that. Now the second piece regarding the calculation criteria for
capacity utilization. So we can >> we feel that we can still update document. We are willing to and at a pace give
that explanation. >> Going forward, I think that will be really important because up until I had a conversation with your team and by the way, tremendous. I thank you. I think Jessica Gillis and Brian Schuster for
really taking the time to allow me to build understanding around that topic because it's a little bit complex and I think just making sure that everyone
knows that capacity is calculated because the criteria of obviously insight space, obviously the number of trailers and quads are outside. And when classrooms
are in them and teachers who don't have spaces, but another criteria that I don't think I know. And I'm not sure how many of, you know, but
officials seize that are perhaps calculated presented by facilities, but not necessarily part of the buildings program. >> Those are also
>> part of the calculation. And that's a little bit less clear. So what I think I'm hearing from you is these things will be made clear in the cip. That's correct. ma'am. Very good. Thank you.
Thank you, Doctor. Anderson, I'm going to take quick turn one of the questions that I had originally when we started talking about boundaries and how the cip process was going
to overlap with boundaries is how we were I I utilize the information related to capacity things like that all the time. And so one of the questions that I had is as we have now changed boundaries.
How are we going to be like? Is an ability to be able to possibly? Go through and maybe update some of that information for us. Even if it was just a quick and or something like that that was
provided to the board. Just so we would have accurate. I know some of it lives on line, but it would be it would be lovely if we could get those charts updated. So didn't know if that was possible. Dre. Yes,
ma'am. I think it is okay. Thank you. It would be particularly helpful after we get some of the information about kiddos are going to be taking advantage of facing. So it would help understand better of where all the kids
are. Dr. did you want to go back? No, I didn't. But I'm trying to find the page where the update has been made.
>> If you could just flag that for me, please. >> And we will at so from our
position, we will add that page. Before it goes live. >> And the way no information that already exist, what pages
that? When we get back to you? Seeing no others were going to go ahead and vote for the motion. That is on the screen.
All those in favor, Mr. Freshness, mayor and missing john-cunning. This Lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon. Mr. Dunn and myself, all those opposed.
All those abstaining. Dr. Anderson, who would vote? So would you like to stand because you don't have all the information. Okay. Thank you,
Dr. Anderson is subs and stating. Can you please go ahead. Read the vote. Madam Clerk. 8, 0, on the motion carries. Thank you. Agenda
item. 7.0 5 action item. New Social Sol source Contract Virginia Association of Driver Education and Traffic Online, driver's education and traffic
calling lady for a motion. >> I move that the school board approved a contract for online drivers, education and traffic safety and authorize the division superintendent or the director of the Office of Procurement Services to execute deliver and administer
the contract on behalf of the school board. Is there a second? Thank you. Miss agent
coming misleading. Would you like to speak your motion? I just speak briefly. You know, we have increasing number of students who opt to take healthy online at the high
school level to make room for additional >> academic courses or elective courses and this is the only option the state
provides for our students access the driver, education portion online. And I believe it does require additional fee of $55 when parents or students pay for the online
summer course or also the online course of a guest during the year at thrown on You know, well, I believe in competition. I'm not sure state is just one option, but
it is our only option. I want to make sure that our kids have access to do in the online version. Thanks. agent coming. Would you like to speak to second? I really
agree on providing this online option for students because it allows them to have flexibility in a lot of our students are pretty amazing and want to take a lot of extra courses require them to
be there physically. overachievers in the fact that they can take this online, I think gives them an opportunity to pursue some other. Courses that either academic or extra curricular
like arts and not not extracurricular arts and they can thrive in different. Capacities and still get their drivers. Education. Thank you,
Miss Mayor. So this contract was on consent. It's a pretty standard contract, but I pulled it off so we can have a discussion because >> my daughter took this over the summer and there's lots of
room for improvement. So this is the health education PE that students choose to take in the summer, which includes some health programming and online driver's Ed. She did that because our schedules
really limit how many electives you can take and she wants to take more elective this year. This was a hard choice because it's a lot of self-directed learning. So
look, I'm all for the online option. Totally. And it's a good value in just $55. Here's the things that need to be addressed and may be our friends in the Legislature can help us. deaths. That
curriculum does not align with the content in the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Driver manual. There's discrepancies. So you have kiddos and parents trying to figure out what's the rule and
like you, I got my license quite a bit ago in a different state. So I don't remember all the rules the exam is 100 question. Multiple choice test. And we know that that is
not a great way to test for content and you have to get 85. So you could retake it. But the way that the county does it is that you have to sit through an hour and a half
presentation before with your parents or person before you take the test of some of that might be fcps approach and that that presentation is required by law. And it's great. It's about safe driving. But like my daughter
miss to question, it was blood alcohol content versus alcohol concentration and she got a point wrong and she did struggle and she had to take it more than once. So or question. She was asked what's
the best time of year to buy a car? So it's dated. The videos are from like the 80's. So look, I get it where we're strapped. We got to go with
them. But what recourse do we have to make this more meaningful to the parents the That's my request. I've sent feedback. I haven't. You know, are you going to tell and
really a sense that in the summer, but if we have to advocate legislatively, happy to do so. It's just it's a tough thing to go through in the summer. So thank you, colleagues for landline,
expand. Thank you, Miss Mayor and I will say that. I do know that one of our former colleagues are one of your former colleagues on the board actually brought legislation
this year towards expanding some drivers. Education, help keep our safer on the road. >> And 2, particularly dealing with some speed issues. So I think that I know some people
that might be very interested to to help us make this more robust, considering the number of our kids that are that are using this option. You chair may be recognized. The best
time of year to buy a car apparently is the end of the year when the sales happen. >> December. Thank you all you
are in shoppers. Okay. So. We're gonna go ahead and call for a vote on the motion that's on the screen. >> All those in favor, Mr.
Freshness, mayor and Misty John-cunning, this lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself,
that's unanimous. Agenda item. 7.0 one performance review financial administration, 6 monitoring report each year. The school board assesses the
superintendent in part on the basis of the school divisions, reasonable progress towards achieving the 2023, 2030's strategic plan goals. And it
Here Inc to a set of 13 executive limitations found on pages 14 through 31 of the board's strategic governance manual. The superintendent provides annual monitoring
reports to the board for each executive limitation. The board then votes on whether or not provided report is in compliance or a corrective action is needed icon Dr Reid for a monitoring report on
executive limitations. 6 financial administration. >> All right. Thank you. Madam Chair, members of the board in public and tonight I'll be presenting executive
limitations. 6 as the chair indicated on financial administration. want to begin by thanking our finance business and finance team for the tremendous work they did
in putting this together and again responded at the time of this report to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. We have gathered information evidence, but I believe supports compliance
with the board's executive limitation associated with this topic this evening. I'm going to be sharing some highlights and the presentation, but the full report for those watching or listening can be found
attached to our board docs software platform. There are 12 areas L 6 on the screen. You'll see the first 7 areas
on the next slide or the remaining items in the L 6, the last 5 areas, its actually got as more significant number in terms of 12 areas than some
executive limitations. Because we're in the middle of a budget cycle. This year's report contains some evidence from last year's documents as well as some evidence from this year's proposed
documents. Because we're in the middle. It's probably got some of both years before sharing new evidence related to this executive limitation.
I'd like to know that with in this deal we do not anticipate large updates year-over-year because we generally manager finances similarly
year-over-year. So as we think about that, we don't want to get creative in the administration of our finances. We have structures and systems in place that in general, we repeat
year-over-year in a predictable manner. Our business processes and internal controls for financial management. Therefore, do not change frequently. And they are governed by the generally
accepted accounting procedures or gap. And these procedures are set externally and important for us to follow. Further. Financial management
is cyclical and having stable business processes and practices is considered a strength. In terms of new or newly added information. Just
want to note Fairfax County Public Schools continues to be recognized for it's outstanding financial reporting. And you can see some of the financial services
awards and accomplishments on this screen. These awards and accomplishments highlight that Fcps consistently follows General accounting principles assures accuracy and
transparency of financial information and is recognized for conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government. Popular reports.
Some of these recognitions been awarded fcps for over 30 consecutive years and generally those criteria, for those words are not changing
much. So in terms of new or newly added information, do want to note the procurement services reinforces the importance of early procurement involvement in legal review of contractual
terms through updates to regulation. 5, 0, 1, 2, Targeting staff training and guidance. It's embedded in our new internal system. Atlas. The procurement manual
undergone updates but not limited to appropriate use of purchase orders, informal rfps and competitive bids as well as prom procurement guidance has been updated over the last
year. Procurement services monitors aggregate vendor spend to ensure systemwide contracts are established for competitive. First published
for small recurring purchases that exceed competitive thresholds like theater, licensing referees umpires, etc. We actually spent quite a little time. I believe a year
ago. Discussing theater licensing. And I really want to thank our community for coming forward concerns and our finance Department for finding solutions. That's what
collaborative work does. Great reimbursements are receiving additional monitoring for fy. 26 with the review of accounts receivable and these reports
and prompt follow-up in response to questions to assure we have timely payments is continuing the grants development team is
proactively working as well with assisting with writing Grant proposals, managing application processes ensuring the deadlines and requirements
are met. This year, we've continued our efforts to use technology to streamline and strengthen internal controls. And these are new efforts we
implemented the inventory management systems and accounting protocol with all CTE, auto Tech, an auto body programs. About 65 to 70%. Now of all clients sales are done
through credit card previously cash and checks were used. These changes resulted in greater uniformity on sales and inventory management. For the auto program at all. If
CPS schools. We've also enable the electronic funds transfer are known as a ch payment method in the local school activity funds. Great Plains
system. This allows payments to be made to vendors electronically, eliminating check payments and improving internal controls. Again. An update this year. These
changes provide better security, lower transaction costs and they create efficiencies and payment clearing by fcps to vendors reducing fraud, streamlining payments and when fully
implemented will also reduce paper consumption. We've implemented positive pay on the LSE F the main benefit
here is the ability to compare checks cashed when the bank can actually compare the checks cashed further, reducing fraud. Madam Chair,
this concludes tonight's presentation on executive limitations. 6 and the finance team and I are happy to answer questions. Thank you, Dr Reid, I now call on Mystic set for a
motion. >> I move that the school board finds that the superintendent is in compliance with its good intimidation. Number 6 financial administration. >> I further move that the
school board approves. The monitoring report based on the superintendent's reasonable interpretation of good imitation. Number 6 financial administration as outlined in this strategy, governance
manual. Is there a second Cent? Thank you, Mr. Moon Mystic's that would you like to speak your motion? Yes, briefly, I'd like to just thank you, Doctor Beach for
the presentation. we we have seen how fiscally responsible division is under your leadership and burden as we all a few have done very well
that being fiscally responsible for argument division and the numbers are accurate. I was also you know,
committee once and have gone several details. How bees working and how how the financial system is actually done in school. And there are very few infections thinks
looking at the size of district getting awards after large, that shows a sign obviously, you know, a great
accounting practices. you know, I overall I I think they're doing everything right. So thank you so much. Thank you. Mr. Men, would you like to speak your second?
>> I agree with the Mystics it that the superintendent is in compliance and I do support the motion with this. And I have a few questions that I submitted, you know, the for
publicly. And do you want that I would like to the quest for your consideration for in the future? You know, perhaps you might want to provide us. A little more information about
one Dion and let you that he spent with the questions first. I appreciate responses that I have not to from this burden or the and appreciate.
And I didn't really give not unit, much of a conventional Jesus, but you are able to provide can He sent us back to deuce. Vaughn says so some
might One of the questions had to do with fix City. Tuition, which seems to have gone up by. Larger percentage in up
either you on this planet and cut. Tennis. Why he seen that way. >> Yes, sir. I think. That's a great question. I know Byrd
and I have talked about it, but I think for the public, I'm going to ask us burden to go ahead and respond, please, because it does connect budget year over budget year. Thank
you. >> each year we you know, use the formula that identified in the school services agreement with Fairfax City, which calculates the actual costs of
Fairfax City students and what their payment will be to us for that last year, the payment was greater than it had been them. What was
budgeted and as a result, we are catching up in the next year. As far as you know, they're being an increase because it it builds from year to year. In addition to that,
the enrollment in Fairfax City is increasing whereas, you know, most of the divisions across the nation are having reductions in enrollment and those things also contribute
to their bill being higher in a subsequent year. And, you know, we presented all of this information to the Fairfax City School board in September. And we've met a couple of times with their new
superintendent to go over the bill with him. And in fact, we have had couple hour meeting with him on Monday to do a deep dive into the formula and the different components that
make up the tuition bill. >> Okay. Thank you. you know, fix the city, ready, guns.
Don't have to feel that we feel dirty and feel trucks. And then by increase in tuition rate. The next question that I had these with out of the cone, travel
expenditures and one point that the board express concerns or any question about trying to deduce contained amount expenditure and from on the town travelers, how we
have thing? >> Yes, sir. We did cut out of area travel as part of our budget cut last year was part of our 3% cut across departments. And I think we
looked at the question that you raised a couple different ways. First of all, we did cut. Back on the out of area travel. And second of all were still able to provide
professional development with remaining funds. So I don't think we're suffering from a lack of ability for professional development at this point and this burden. if you'd like to add anything else to that.
>> Yet most the program managers you know, even though the non-local travel was reduced they are repurposing existing funds if needed from
other areas to mitigate the budget. Cat and to make certain that all critical training and certifications are completed.
>> Okay. Thank One area I like they could request was superintendent consider providing more information going forward? This. He's
number 8. Out of 12 or page the the slide. We are supposed to superintendent school system's supposed to mediate
risks to accept members. And I wasn't looking for rubric Kauai definition accept a broom. we were in report and I
was not able to find that. >> All right. We can certainly elaborate on that. Yes, sir. Okay. Thank you. to Thank you
so much, Dr Anderson. >> Thank No doubt. I the finance team does a really great job with ensuring that. All of the things that are
supposed to happen are occurring. I'm particularly grateful for some of the work. I know part of that is. HR. But I think the budget folks have a hand with teacher
compensation. I know that has been a huge issue with leave with having it up front or I'm not even expanding it very well. But I know you know what
I mean? talked about this at nauseum. So at great kudos all across the ways. But there are 2 points that you're not going to be surprised that I raise because I've been raising this since we've been doing this
activity. One, which is a continued. Continue feedback from the community that they cannot access our budget. It's not transparent enough. It has
to be a little bit more user-friendly. I know that's one of the things that those of us one, the board when we first started had asked about and then we got the big 500
page book, a binder that I still own. But obviously it's no longer dated. It's no longer current. But our community because the dollars
what we are responsible to them for, they want to know how every single cent is spent and I continue to get the feedback that they cannot find
the information and now budget book in a matter that does not require a meeting with Ms Burton at or member of her team. So I still I'm asking
you all to figure out way to simplify it for community access. If they want to know how much are we spending on this? I don't know how to get there because I'm not winning the awards. You all are. But I
want to raise this as a point that I continue to get lots of questions about in my community. Just the accessibility. The other piece
that I wanted to raise is just greater transparency. I think that the documents are as they are, but our community, at least folks, talking to me are
not seeing transparency in terms of expenditures at they'd like to see more of that. And I'm not disagreeing in the last piece is. How do
we highlight better deficiencies that we are achieving and now budget financial administration. Everybody wants to know that we're doing as much as we can
with the dollars that we have, that we abandoning programs that may not serve us that we are. We allocating funds. We have to be a lot more explicit about that to really bolster
that community confidence that we're being responsible, that we are good fiscal stewards of their tax dollars. So I'd love to hear your thoughts on that.
>> I know that we are working and continue to work transparency with the budget. I know it's a on our website. I think we've come up with a variety of ways of explaining
different aspects of the budget. this bird and you have any other. Insights on how we might make that more sort of.
It is a large complex budget with the tunnel to back its. I don't know. I think, you know, it's something we can take back and look at the to work on. I don't if you have anything to add Burton R maybe
something Future-focused ask. >> Yeah, I mean, we'll certainly, you know, look at their budget and see, you know, where we could make some changes. That would be more understandable to people who
don't work with finance every day. Although we are somewhat hampered because if we want to continue to receive the awards, the organizations that
provide those awards largely dictate the format that our budget document that we, we still could add additional language to make it more clear to people who don't work with. And it's every day. One of the
other things that we're investigating is that potential use of AI to be able to jump into the budget and find something very specific
and that a community member might want to know without having to call their school board member or call one of us to find out what that is. We are taking a measured.
>> would not have any comments on that end because I'm just going to leave that there. But what I do want to say, appreciate that. And I do budget is complex, 4 billion
dollars. It's really hard to it can't be one spreadsheet. It has multiple layers, but we that kind of accountability public because they're the
ones who find Thank you, Doctor Anderson, Mr. Conan. Executive that Haitians as the obligated from the district from obligations for that we can safely project their
revenue. >> So with that, can you accurately project with the OpenAI Contra Costa District after June 2027? and has anything been provided to? That gives us an idea of what portion of the budget will go towards his contract.
>> So thank you for the question. And we have not because we're we haven't currently plan to extended post June 2027. So that's out another whole fiscal year. So
as we get closer to that time, we might be projecting that. But this time we're not planning are projected to they'll be on the current
agreement. We have. Thank you. >> Seeing no others are gonna go ahead and call for a vote district. sorry, Mr. Dunn.
>> Out that no, no problem. Thank I wanted to ask >> when you go into a small business or a large enterprise in the private sector every state, the union, there's
usually a bulletin board. And that's a you know, full of information that require to be posted by state law, federal law. And especially and the
federal government space with contractors with federal agencies. One of the large signs as always how to report fraud, waste and abuse. And it
I'm not saying aware of particular fraud, waste and abuse in Fcps. And any 4 billion dollar organization. There's inevitably going to
improper use of money. I once worked in a corporation where they received a clean audit every yearAnd yet there was massive misappropriation of
funding procurement vehicles, corruption. And those very, very easy to document. So a clean audit doesn't necessarily mean there's
actually a clean slate or our free or that the organization free from fraud, waste and abuse. So I was wondering. I understand that there's office of Auditor general, but is
there any plan 2 established kind of a hotline or is there a hotline? And I've just haven't seen that in the right places for Fcps employees who
want to do the right thing and are aware of fraud, waste and abuse at any level 2 to report that to Fcps leadership on a
confidential and on this basis so that they don't any whistleblower retaliation. to ensure that, you know, as you know, as as much as we use AI and everything, this is 4 billion dollars. It's very
complex as we've been discussing. But sure that if there is fraud, waste and abuse that is able to be reported and we're able to
leverage dedication of great employees to 2 mission to prevent taxpayer dollars being spent. So thank you, Mr. Down,
we do have. Tip lines. We have an office of the ombudsman. have the auditor, general. >> We have simple email. We have mail where we receive
information. So think there are a variety of channels that staff could share concerns if they have them. >> And are those well publicized every school building? I believe they are
publicized and they're Yeah. On our Web site, I believe staff well aware of them. And I think the numbers recently from our auditor general and definitely indicates that.
There's where Nus. Wonderful. Thank you. >> Mr. French. 571-423-1333.
And I only know that because I have these cards today take to school events that have information on the fraud, waste and tip line and other
things. And, you know, one of great things about the other generals annual report is that for the last several years, there's been a real push. Make
sure that staff and families and others are aware of the ability to submit reports and which creates a challenge
because the teams are only so large and the more people know about it, the more they might want to report something it may not always qualify as something that is fraud, waste or abuse. But they track
things down. They look into things. And so they've had a big increase in reports as people become more aware the ability to report things. so
I'm grateful for that. And and others. And I think we as school board members who have news letters that are delivered to 10's of thousands of families and staff across
Fairfax County. We could probably all do a better job of letting people know when our news letters. And I will certainly and I appreciate Mister Dunn's reminder and I will be putting into my
newsletter next week. Thank you, Mr. Fish. It's in >> Seeing no others were gonna go ahead and cover. Vote on the motion. That is on the
screen. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh mayor Saint John-cunning. This Lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon. Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous
with Dr Anderson, away from the table. Annually. The board will review each executive limitation at the time of the monitoring report is provided to determine if revisions are
needed. Board members may offer amendments to executive limitation at regular meetings provided that they send the Final Amendment laying language to the board and clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to be
at which is to be considered at this time, has no amendments have been submitted in advance of this meeting. Executive limitations. 6 financial administration was placed on the consent agenda for the approval later in
tonight's meeting to maintain the current language for the year ahead. At this time, we're going to take a brief 5 minute recess and give individual board members a
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>> Coming back, agenda item. 9.0 1 academic matters icon Dr Reid for Academic Matters. Thank you. Madam Chair this evening, we are thrilled to be able to present academic
matters, entitled back to Fairfax. >> Not unlike. Back to the future. What is back to Fairfax is really about a grow
your own initiative and program. This work based learning experience in our career and technical education program is really a highlight for many of our students.
Current back to Fairfax experiences include opportunities with food and nutrition services. The Department of Information, Technology and Human Resources. We also have the teachers for tomorrow
educator, preparation, program, and trades for tomorrow partnership with the Office Facilities. Management. The back to Fairfax Program enables us to educate and prepare students for the
workforce while also helping to grow our growing need for teachers, educators and operational employees and fcps. The teachers for tomorrow program is the
Virginia Department of Education approved Pathway which is offered to high school juniors and seniors in our school division who are interested in pursuing a
future career and education. This is part of our grow your own strategy, which built a pipeline of future educators by giving students early exposure to teaching through coursework in practical
experience in high school. During the level one quarter students explore the teaching profession and participate in classroom observations to build their understanding of learning styles, teaching
strategies and classroom management. Dream level to course students take on the role of a teacher by designing and delivering lessons in fcps classrooms. To encourage our
students to return to fcps after receiving their degree in education. We've developed recruitment incentives for teachers for tomorrow. Students participation in this program can lead to early
recruitment benefits such as a letter of intent guaranteeing an interview with Fcps and students who complete both years of the program and meet all requirements are able to
receive a recruitment contract, a guarantee of future teaching position within Fcps. This program helps us to grow or an educator pipeline by offering structured career exposure
supporting students into college and the teaching profession and addressing or teacher shortage with homegrown talent, pathways. Heart rates for tomorrow
program proactively addresses, critical fcps workforce shortages in essential skilled trades the program seamlessly connects students with the classroom and learning in
real-world hands-on experience. These are developed through registered youth apprenticeships with our Office of Facility Management. That rates for tomorrow program prepares students for
high wage high-demand careers and builds a skilled local workforce for both fcps and the wider community. This initiative provides a structured career pipeline offering support through
apprenticeships, technical training and direct employment opportunities within fcps powering students with these practical skills and clear pathways trades for tomorrow.
Strategically strengthens our future operational workforce. Interestingly recently, we've added technology for tomorrow. This D it your Department of
Instructional Technology, High School internship program provide students with it experience and on-the-job training. It operates in close partnership with the CTE
Office to provide fcps students with internship experiences where they gain real-world exposure to work in the cyber security and it operations departments. There
is a paid one-year commitment starting in summer, early fall, participants receive upskilling opportunities including free access to the course or a career Academy in
order to turn Industry-recognized certifications. The food and nutrition job shuttle program is a full day.
>> Food and nutrition program is a full day work based learning experience for students explore careers in nutrition services. spending students gain hands-on
experience, including recipe and menu development. The program offers insights into nutrition planning, logistics. And culinary career paths. Future plans include developing the current program
into formal student internships. And finally, we have our HR summer in turns for which last year was our first summer of this program.
It launched as a pilot in the summer of 2025. that was supported by key funding partners like Apple Federal Credit Union and our educate
Fairfax Foundation. It offered a six-week paid internship for fcps students and recent graduates. Where's our students and participants gain hands-on professional work
experience by interning across multiple departments. As you can see opportunities for work based learning. On the next slide. Please, as you can see
opportunities for workplace learning experiences are found throughout her career and technical education program and efforts continue to increase student opportunities, providing these
experiences within our own organization. Not only helps to prepare students for their future careers, but also helps us to recruit future talent for all of our departments.
Across the division. Really excited for the future holds. But we're going to let you see what students say about it themselves. Please play the video.
>> As a senior, I received a letter of intent. Once I graduate debut, it's guarantee. Never be within Fairfax County, which I think is a super awesome program to do at a high school level
because it gives like students that are graduating college, a little bit stress going into the workforce after you graduate. I think just being a classroom. And I absolutely love just like being in there and working with the kids like
when you're teaching a lesson like seeing them like, understand what you're teaching us like. So exciting. So it's a little like Bob Cole for their head. >> I thought it would be a great opportunity to get
real-life work experience in And also seeing the school district that I grew up in, I would like or inner workings worked. The number one thing from what I've learned is that their students are the number
one priority in terms keeping them happy, keeping them safe and making sure that every single kid no matter how will they are. They're in high school. No comment school as a great experience with that CPS, the program is.
>> Jobs are program where you. >> And the day with chef Tim, See what he does in a day and like how CPS curate their Menu foods good work.
>> In a school or at like a business, I wouldn't mind being an attrition is for a nursing home. That's interesting. >> Some of the money they need to take a tree class was Stephanie, do some of my hand
and being able like push myself like not just was like like also physically like for me be able to do this in the future as job opportunity and
has a career. It motivates me like get up every day key doing this because this is like how the futures in look like for me. So definitely
interesting to get in and into get just until later when I entered this internship program when I was a junior at McLane, I had no idea what right I would gone through. I mean, get to be a part of something that brings the
community together. >> Which is amazing that I can be a part later realize is such a powerful tool to have a huge network. And, you know, Fairfax County is great to grow your network with people
outside your normal around people that just gives me such a great purpose to be a part of this program and continue to be working at Fcps. >> I learned what it means to be professional and how do you
make connections with people in how to maintain connections to people? I learned how to operate in a professional setting. I learned a lot of bills in communication and leadership. I learned the
importance of just standing up for yourself and asking questions effect county and given me so much as a student is why I am the student that I am today and I just want able to get back to them in any way
that I can. ♪ >> That's academic Thank you.
We're going to go to Mr. first. Thank you. >> I was wondering, Dr Aid for the trades for tomorrow program. How many students are enrolled in that or
participate on an annual basis? >> You know, I think been to there program annually and want to say about a dozen,
>> Mr. Gordon, do you have the order, Mr? Solomon, I my sense is 12 to 15 but all a double check here. >> Slightly distracted. What was the question again, sir?
It was number of students that participate in the trades for tomorrow program. I do not know how to take those of you out. Mr. Solomon, apologize. I don't either, but I work with
Mr. Gordon, and we'll get that back. We will get the accurate number 2, but I don't think it's certainly not more than 20. >> Well, it it would amazing if we could expand the number
of students are able to participate in a program like that because we have 200 school buildings. We obviously have. A lot of deferred maintenance. And, you know, you could you could convert
that deferred maintenance into a training opportunity for apprenticeship program. That is system wide and really provide more opportunities for students. Sometimes we have,
you know, limited class sizes for some of our trade programs and our academies and other high schools. And and, you know, enlisting, you know, the very real operations of our of
our physical infrastructure. What helped to train the next generation, whether they continue to work for a CPS after graduation or able to secure other employment, the DC area. I mean, every study
that's been published recent years shows that there's massive gap between demand for electricians. HVAC plumbers, another skilled trades and
unavailable opportunities. It would also be cut you know, work with unions who often have very impressive training facilities, whether in Virginia hour the DMV area and
benefit from some of those opportunities. So I'd love to see Fcps do more and the suspect. Thank you. Yes, sir. >> I think we agree. Thing.
>> For sure, it's a strong program. Thank you, Dr. Anderson. Thank you. I typically don't do this, but I'd like to share a little
story. >> Back in 2021, I was at Glasgow Middle School, getting together the spelling bee and or with some sort of meeting that I think it was a spelling bee and there was this young man there who was helping put
up the tech, the microphone, 6 cetera. And it was our mind was still in high school at the time. And it was just so amazing that just a couple of years later, he became part of
the fcps family. So I it's it's been lovely to watch him grow up a little bit from my vantage point. So I appreciated the video quite a bit. >> My question one of my questions is kind of very
similar to what sudden asked, which is some of these programs we've had a while and some I knew because I don't think I've yet heard of the tech for tomorrow on the food
and nutrition, which is great. I'd love to get a sense of how many students have we had with the particularly the teachers for tomorrow. Former teacher
myself. So I'm pretty to to that program. How many kids have we hired back into fcps through that program? What has been kind of the trajectory
and I do know that sometimes demand will outpace what we are able to do. But where kids coming from? Where participation in these programs that we have particular groups of kids
from? >> Specific schools >> Or from others. I just liked a little to learn a little bit more. >> So our teacher for tomorrow
programs are not in all of our high schools, but they are, I think part of our academy courses and there and some high schools in terms of the number that we've actually
hired back at that have gone through the program, they would have gone through the program through university and then come back Mr. Solomon, do we keep that data? I want to research.
>> We will white that you would know that tonight? I don't know if this will something else that can provide and I do want to echo what Mr. Dunn shared regarding the trades for tomorrow
because I've been on the board. Some of the carpenter unions and other trade associations. They have been really knocking on our door in terms of how can they and
gauge without students to provide those internships. I do also want to say kudos for the summer and turns. I think this is a great way of offering our kids opportunities. We are a big
system. They don't necessarily have to go outside of fcps to get some of those internships that we know would really drive their future endeavors. So thank you for this. And I
look forward to the data. Mr. Men. >> Thank my question is have you nobody ask not. Mr.
Sullivan could get to us. We. Total number students participating in these different programs. >> The you know, my my
>> got feeling is that it's a smaller percentage of and tie on high schooler. Pop to nation. We probably have close
to 60,000 high school students in Fcps. You know nations and we on I think this is something Dr, Anderson, really, too. We we on the
margins probably employ. And in Fairfax County. And when you talk about internships. Of course, we can go school outside CPS. But as the largest employer, you can
perhaps provide the morning townships, not just running summer, but especially for. Many of my high or high school senior ease. After or gone
with the calm these applications, keeping them what opportunities to line into more hands on. Your work
experience, what like with our. not just a trays. But he could be in in in putting tendons or you could be
finance office. One communications. do we have a lot of offices? We are. Perhaps perhaps you should and could benefit, you know, see
what he do. >> Thank you, Mr. Men mayor and >> certainly know how much we've expanded this program
because I know it's been small for them. We'd like I wanted to mention 2 things. One is job fairs. >> So I know some schools to job fairs. I think some don't.
I have links to news. Middle school is hosting their job fair that the current principal started 3 years ago. I think I I participate myself. It's on Friday. More 6 in the morning and last time I
think we did have someone from the facility's office come but there's got to be fcps, you know, staff representing this program or just representing the jobs every job fair. We
have but wondering how to high school students get to experience this. Could there be like a traveling road show? Something that every single high school gets to understand Lake. This is a huge
organization that they could be employed with. So I just because like picking up, we've got a do something more because it's really seems like it's stalled. So that's that's
really I just want to see the numbers grow it's a bummer to year-over-year to see them not growing, especially with all these traits. I mean, you know, we had burst pipes this week. Really, we need plumbers many of these things. So
great. You know, what can we really do here to match the needs and the and the students. So that's my comment. Thanks. >> Yes, ma'am. We you know, we
continue to look at the budget to for some of the programs to increase, but to tournament, career fairs like at the schools, it could be career fairs. But I don't know that
every school does that when I was on the crew take advisory committee for the school board. I know the CTE office would do a big fare, OK, but it also seemed.
>> Like it just didn't seem is consistent across all of the pyramids. And again, like should it be just like, you know, instituted. >> Museum field trips and
musical field trip. Should it be that, you know, in 10 greater 9th, great, every student gets a visit to see the the span of all of the job opportunities in Fcps. Maybe
it's part of advisory. I know you can make it happen. >> pass that along to Dr Presidio and displays thank
you. >> Thank you, Doctor Rita, this is really interesting program back to Fairfax. I how
it sounds. We have amazing of companies and Fairfax, right? Lot of tech companies, government contractors, and feel like we are not utilizing
them. A far-right and our programs like internship program. I think a breed partnership with them. I like every DJ kid has internship, right? Summer internship. Dave
did do that. But it's not the same case and other schools. My my own sons to You are part CBS did not get any.
Internship like they were looking for. They could go do job and in restaurants, something like that. Something getting to their future like a
year it was in soul I know every school does their own thing and they have guardians to know specialist. But it's not the same is not centralized. And I was just wondering if we could just
come up with a plan to make it essential you know, policy or just a plan for across the schools that students can use. Internships. And I think we
have the potential to get every student internship if they want to. But just partnering with the right organization. Yes, ma'am. That's a that's a good point.
I know those are really the students find those valuable because don't building. We can take on our students and our high school in off FC up as office of any of right? We can, you know, perhaps take a
quarter of them we know some person days, but all of them. So I think this is a great start really dad love that whole concept giving gist of
our everything else. But I just like we have a lot we can do in this space. Yes, ma'am. Thanks. Missing 2 and
counting. So I can go on and on about the great programming programming that we have in Fairfax County with our CTE programs.
>> And we all want more. But we recognize our funding limitations. So I think that as a board, we should explore how we can try to work that
out. Really the one question I have for Mr. Solomon is with this summer internship program. Can we have some entrance for the board?
>> We absolutely can take a look at that. >> Have to advocate for us. Thank you. I think they would be fascinated to see how we work. Thank you. Thank you.
Doctor. E agenda item. 9.0 2 strategic plan. Update. Dr Reid for Strategic plan. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. we're excited to share a
strategic plan. Update this evening. And we're going to be featuring. Are killer bee, which is our vibrant homeschooling community
partnerships and we're going to be focusing on fcps information technology office.
I'm going to be talking this evening about. Our goals really for technology, which is to make it worked basically for students, staff and
families, the vision for a technology department is a fully connected Fcps community were technologies accessible when and where it is needed.
Our teams provide reliable tools and support and secure systems that we can so that operational staff can stay focused on their operations and instructional staff and
stay focused on teaching and learning. As you can see on the slide, the work of the team is organized around for big areas. The management connectivity, protection and
support. Tonight, we're going to take a look at some of the recent work of the team and how this work continues to improve the experience of our families, students and staff.
So Madam Clerk, please play the video.
>> In Fairfax County, Public Schools, technologies, and that is seamless. That's what our work supporting student success and has teaching and learning and connection with
families. >> My role is to ensure that student devices, teacher devices accounts and act cessar set up and ready to go before school even starts. And
then as there are issues that come up during the day or overnight, they can come in and they can get tech support. >> We usually come this passport with any technical problems. We have our school
laptops, whether that's like a system air or something where we can figure out what's wrong with that, the browser, she's always on hand to help us with any of those issues.
>> Some of the applications that we deploy, our lights be products. One of them being Internet content, filtering software. And that's really designed to keep kids safe way from harmful and inappropriate
content in that We also give parents the ability to stay connected by receiving a weekly parent report update. And that gives a summary of their students weekly activity
online. >> I miss I But no, no, yeah. And it's negative. But that so comp totally unknown. love to play and it's But that into a
tree into this. the commitment to Nick. The saw 2 women. I love that you may be looking to and then adding on to get the most unknown information. Much need to let them stay and
limits Mike and this to 2 out in a guy we know they're going to get Got it going up because of a mudslide going >> We launched an fcps mobile
app. The mobile app gives parents and community members access and stay connected to their favorite fcps schools or the district in general. >> I love that. I committed
just pour my phone and get all the announcements that I need. My second thing that I love most about is the language teacher being able to just pick the settings and could getting whatever language that I need to access. I had it in
everything she language. >> In a really like the events, can look for the division working. Look for my Centerville high school and immediately know that all the football team is actually
chilly tonight. can get meals information on the menu. >> Parents and we'll consent our application better team built. So imagine instead of
getting that stack of papers at the beginning of the school year, a parent can easily go online, log in and they'll see all their forms that may be assigned to their child. And
with a click button, they can give consent, as you know, no one at a time and that put a kid going demand that Hinckley and the media, my spine a last
place played in them that infamous and guess the end. Okay. With in mind. >> ESE competent. That important equal. Our family went on data.
>> Fcps actually just launched the 4th year of online registration. provides a portal for parents to upload information documentation and then it lets registrars he would prevent before they
schedule that in person. Final application just to make sure that all the information is there and you don't have have multiple >> Registering for school in Fairfax County as a military
spouse in the middle of a move from California to Virginia was extremely easy. I was able to pull up the Web site on my phone and easily started the process for my 3 children. It was the most seamless
transition of any of our lives. >> The Fcps Department of Information Technology helps protect instructional time support student learning and strengthen the connection
between school and home. ♪ >> So I just really want to commend our it department. I
think that the incredible work in terms of accessibility, engaging families, parents, students, educators. It takes people in such a multitude of
roles in this division to do our mission-driven work in our entire department from our TI specs and estimates in the schools to our tax. Our Web
designers are. Network people just I mean, it's incredible. And BJ Dakota's here this evening from representing it and appreciate being here
tonight. BJ some 30 questions that can answer Mr of coding. Well, but I do want to provide just a little data this evening. The light speed
parent reports a safety provides consistent and transparent in sight into student digital activity. Our mobile app provides information over 100 languages
which really has improved to increase. Accessibility for families, the online registration was something that our military connected families. Very excited about.
And really. You know, we're just a couple years into that now, but we're very proud of how far we've come. Also appreciate Rsi A's in all of our schools that have had to
make some real transitions in how they do their work. But it's so important that families are able to enroll online because then they can access programs before
timelines and or classes fill by the time they actually right here physically the expansion of the digital consent system. Israeli also helped with our form
collection and help families. So they are not finding paid her son backpacks, weeks after were supposed to be turned I know that's not any of you here and not a TV listening,
but there circumstances where that occurred. But anyhow, so really we're trying to use technology as a tool and really support our students, staff and families. So for
community members, the upcoming dates for goal. 2, 3, reports are listed on the slide. >> And Madam Chair, that concludes our strategic planning update. Pillar be as
we work to continue to support our 5 goals and their attainment. >> Thank you, Dr Reid. We're going to kick things off with a spare. Yeah, there's
certainly been a lot of nice upgrades. And you know, I always say like, I don't know what I don't know. And when you arrived, you did things like create online registration, which was a huge deal for families who are especially our broad
submitting forms online. I remember sitting in forms for impact the Dan Emergency contact and medical. So that's wonderful. Even just consolidating all of the after
school activities for secondary grades. Now, that is a huge improvement here in view with attendance and able to see like report daily attendance and also check
attendance records, greed. So yeah, the app, so really some wonderful things. What one of just a few little ideas, you know, tandem was I want to
wear that sat. That was meant to be like a whole system capturing calendar, but I'm not sure everyone's on it yet. What's the status with tandem? >> So that cow is what creates that calendar feed in the app.
It's integrated into the app and it's on the website. I think different. I know the buildings are still importing their data. And I don't know
that I B J. if you're able to speak to that, probably not. So I will have to get back to in terms of the percentage. I know all buildings have been trained and I don't know the
degree to which all buildings have. >> All events again, but that's what's creating the calendar feed right now on the app. Well, if it could be prioritized to look at pyramids because sometimes
will be an instance where they'll be an academic night like at the high school. >> And then maybe the middle school has a PTA meeting at that exact time or, you know, there's some big concert and then there's something else
happening like thinking about the pyramid structure, especially when it comes to academic events, that would be really helpful and also division-wide stuff. All the, you know, district like concerts and robotics.
Unsigned fares. I think, you know, Cerner Sunrise responsibility. I remember I clicked it once thinking it would be more and it was gone. So more time spent. You know, however, that is to really
make sure parents are absorbing the SR, but also just to take it probably to some things to the comments earlier this evening about technology and education. You know, the way and kind of
seeing things like the technology, all of the things we saw tonight and making sure the computers in the harbors software work. I mean, it's really come so far. doubt. But when it comes to technology
and education and how it's really going, you know, I'd love to see that more reported out. You know, how is St Map helping us? How is it with the laptops? One to one like?
Because again, with the AI work that we're doing, I'm reading a lot of things that are saying it's inconclusive that having devices is really all that helpful. So I really think we need to explore that
if we want to be the leaders that I know you want us to be. So and I still wonder about the conversation from Tuesday about whether our AI policy should be more higher level about education technology of
which AI is a portion. But some of those same attributes, you know, go forward. So if anybody wants to continue to. You know, think about that, Sherrod, certainly be happy to hear your thoughts on that.
Thank you. Yes, Thanks, Dr. Anderson. Thank you. One of the things that I wanted to highlight I mean, clearly we see a lot of videos. seen a lot of videos and sitting on
this board. But I cannot recall one. >> That was multilingual from the parental perspective. And I did very much appreciate that because it is reflective
of our community and it is I think, in a way validating who we are and allowing people to see themselves and the things that we, >> you know, considered to be professional that we're putting out to the public. So
I think we had 2 multi-lingual parents there. And that really struck me as a very good thing to do, because I know some of the schools. That I serve, where the PT is that the most
successful, some of them have their entire meetings and different language into the translated to English rather than the other way around. So I just really wanted to
elevate that Just a quick question that I had regarding the online. >> Consent forms which again, super efficient. >> I would imagine that would
offer some savings in terms of not being in not having to print all of those copies. You know, across 200 schools, that's a lot of copies the health form. But can you
please confirm for families that are still wanting paper copy that? That is still available? >> A paper copy for which toward the forms that they
need to provide full consent if they were not able for some whatever reason to do it digitally. I do believe we do have paper copies available. >> And that would just probably be upon request or something of that sort. But
it's still available. I believe so. Yes, ma'am, Mr. Dakota. We even allow the families to come into the schools and the system has a feature with the administrator at the school could enter the
data on behalf of You could speak different languages. We have the translation feature to allow that. Also. So we made it very easy for the parents. They could walk in. They could do it on their phone. Laptop PC or they could
fill out the Hopefully the last one is that last time. >> OK, thank you. Thank you for that. That's very helpful. And the last that I wanted to share was the S R and R I
actually had this conversation with the team during my 2 by 2 earlier. Well, last week and one of the things that I think we could do a little bit better job of is making that
document a little bit more accessible, even down to the page to the place where parents are providing their digital signature. It's very easy to just scroll all the way down and provide that
signature. And you would have missed all of the information. But I think there will be some power to really highlighting the sections that are particularly concerned or new
and asking for an initial next each of these sections because it kind of brings your attention to it in a way that it doesn't. If you just scrolling on the way down and we've all done this for various agreements, school all
the way down. You press acts, but sometimes some of them ask us to really and start something at each component because it just raises your awareness a little bit more. So I would love to see that be
part of the tech use ability for our families. >> In new provider that feedback to Dr King team. So.
2 years in a row. >> Thank you. First, my partners, a teacher and he was talking the other day about.
Using talking points. I don't speak English now. Much of an improvement that is and how that wasn't even possible. Just a few years ago in our school system. So I want to
commend all of the amazing staff that work in it for all the work they've done. One of the first things that I did on the board before even
understood a follow-on motion was we were talking about going one to one with devices. And I remember having this conversation about surely there must be a way for us to monitor what kids are using on
the computers. And there was it was called light speed. And so we passed a follow-on motion committing the school division to you, making sure that light speed was available to everybody. Unlike a year later, we got a report on and
it was like. Several 1000 people are using light speed. It was so disappointing because people just hadn't adopted it yet. And to see the
new numbers with more than 300,000 families, our 300,000 folks accessing Lightspeed is incredible. Is it a perfect tool? I think even it would
acknowledge it is not a perfect tool, but it is so much further along than it was when we first adopted it. It's getting new features all the time. It's an amazing resource for families. And I would love
to see us put the same commitment as school board members as staff in schools into letting people know about the app. Because I've begun using the app. I think it's
fantastic. I think all the work that went into it to make it really powerful. There are a lot of skeptical people out there about us having a nap and it's phenomenal. So I
would love to, you know, have maybe you can refresh us with the tool kit that you provided the board for helping to promote it every other month. In your Friday letter, just
that we're reminded to keep reminding people and I will certainly commit to making it a part of my regular news that are communications and we should probably make it part of the announcements that are made at every public event
that we have get out your phones go to the app store. Download the app because it really Much more closely to what's happening in our schools. I do agree with
Aaron. We've put a lot of effort into tandem and the effort to finally have a very useful way of looking at activities and events and schools and it is way better
than it was. But really taking advantage of that technology will really make it a game changer and that's going to require institutionalizing
within every school's culture. The importance of putting every event into the calendar from the arts to the athletics, to the PTA to the every conceivable thing. You
know, the principals morning coffee with parents, all the things that we hear about and we get in disparate ways from news letters and Facebook posting everything else will
make it extremely powerful. there are still some schools here and there. More than there should be, where it's hard to find out what's happening in the school and with good mean, people are
very, very busy in our schools. And so it's hard to do. But it just needs to be part of the culture that we put into it. >> Make sure we pass them
along. Mr. Mystics it. Dr, Eat very impressed overall that that it it team just from last
few years, spend my high high school you know, middle school. We were doing people farms and I remember the impact. farm was all this the last minute to give the boys and forget it. And there's it
would be like do this and from to the school still, I thing the life it's become easy for parents. Now and specially. If you are like a busy parent like we all are it? It's it's
made get game changes again. The bus at there. I used to be like all this going transportation office and saying, hey, the bus? And now it's all I you know, you can
really look at the app. So I thing it's making our communities of parents life easier. Not just students. So overall, I think it's it's impacting a lot of fire
families and I just numbered the off the e-mail tickets. 245,000 email tickets. The ID have dusk is answering. It's it's.
>> I >> And I guess I would surrounding a city almost right. it is a great and I would just say 1, 1, thing
about and we're talking. But it is again, our students can parse paid more into these programs and again, duly are aerial on-the-job training in
different sectors it will be very useful for them just for the future. So I think it department has lot of potential to offer to our students. And I think there's
an appetite for that, too. I'm going to take a very fast earned when I was a parent leader my son's elementary school. Often would teach
people how to use the RSS feed off of the calendar in order to populate my own calendar. So that I always knew when school lets and you're 100% right. That it only works if
you're feeding it right. And so I love the idea of the app and I guess what I'm wondering, I'm wondering is can we can we work out something where the information that they're feeding into one system is actually gonna feed the
website too, because that is something and I don't even know if this is possible. It's just in my brain. So I'm just wondering whether or not we could have something where if they're feeding tandem, is
that come if eating tandem? Is there any way that it could automatically just the the website's Tuesday that way? We don't have people duplicating effort to get things into the system. And so I just know
that that that main page of the website is oftentimes someplace that people can go look for things, but it isn't necessarily where things always are. And so I just think that that would be a
really awesome connection point to kind of ease that work for for staff members to so. But thank you so much. We appreciate his Thank Item, 10
consent agenda before we move on to the consent agenda, I call. >> Dr Anderson.
>> Thank I want to say thank you to Mister Gore did because I have received the information that I requested during the Cip vote. So therefore, I will ask for
unanimous consent to change my vote from an abstention to the affirmative. Without objection, Dr. Anders Anderson's vote on the Cip has
been changed to affirmative can occur. Please announce the clerk. Please announce the updated vote. >> That changes the vote to 9,
0, The motion still carries. Thank you. >> Moving on to the consent agenda, rdr drills, a parliamentary procedure. Robert's rules provided consent agenda listing several
items for approval of the board by single motion. Many items listed have gone through border view and documentation has been provided to all board members and the public in advance items may be removed
from the consent agenda at the request of any board member prior to the meeting. I do want to note that item 10.0 6 policy for 44 11 support
employee obligations and rights has been withdrawn from the agenda and will be considered by the board at the February. 26 20 26th. I once
February. 26 2026 regular meeting. That's the consent agenda items are on the screen. Is there any objection to approving the consent agenda hearing and seeing no
objection. The consent agenda is approved. Agenda item 10 new business. The following new business items there will be there won't be a vote on
these items this evening. But action is scheduled at a future meeting. Agenda item 11 board committee reports calling Saint John-cunning for
report of this successful youth and children policy team. So we met this past Wednesday and we had a presentation by the executive
director of Fairfax Futures. >> And the youth innovation manager of Ncs. The theme was powering pathways, igniting potential and to collect it commitment for Fairfax County
youth. We went out into breakout sessions which were very passionate and the overall. Summary is that there
was there was a very strong call for greater systemic alignment of early intervention, inclusive youth voice, clear metrics and a stronger connectivity across programs to better support
opportunities in workforce readiness. The focus is shifting from first or silos to accord coordinated youth centered ecosystem. We determine that there's a lot
of programming out there. It's just not all connected. And I think if we connected, we can better serve all of our youth and our county and we're working towards that. Thank
you. Miss Eaton coming. >> Agenda item 12 Superintendent matter said Colin Directory for Superintendent Matters. Thank you, Madam Chair. I really want to first of all
expressway, grateful thanks to the over one 1000 winter weather. Warriors on our fcps
team, including our Office of Facilities, Management, our equipment operators, supervisors, support staff are custodial personnel, transportation staff, and so many other division staff that
rose to the challenge over these last several weeks. It's really been an unprecedented storm. I don't have a long history in Virginia of it. The amount of snow, the sleet, the
ice really created circumstances. Well, be on our normal winter storm status. I want to share that over 1400 of our custodians, remove snow
and ice by shovel by hand across 200 campuses. And I just really, really appreciate their work. that's why our schools and facilities and campuses were ready when we
were able to get students safely to school with extended operations, additional treatment cycles, an on-line monitoring all of winter weather Warriors were able to
maintain safe conditions across our schools, our bus drivers and transfers transportation staff cleared buses, roofs of ice buses that
were packed in the snow and ice up to wheel wells and beyond. And staff worked tirelessly to get our school parking lots open, our sidewalks and buildings ready.
It's really an incredible task over 400 square miles to do the work that our staff did. And I also want to thank our chief administrative officers.
He's spent many, many hours on the phone and now driving the school division. And finally, I want to thank our families for their patients and their
grace and flexibility as we had to adjust our hours and Oliver educators as well because it's not easy to have interrupted learning. And I appreciate our students
excitement to be back in the building. Although when I met with middle school students on the first day back. While they claimed not to be quite as excited. They said their
parents were that they were back I will also say that we did build in 10 days for snow this year. And we have now used for days for snow. And
we've had obviously some late starts. But just deep thank you to our staff and community. We're through it and it's supposed to get to be 60 degrees here shortly. So
time to put on our Hawaiian with her and that celebrate spring coming. So Danielle, thank you. Madam Chair. Agenda item 14 Ford Matters next on the agenda is board matters
and call on each board member to speak for going to kick things off with Mr. Dunn. >> Well, thank you. I just wanted to reiterate my thanks
to all the fcps employees who did an amazing job supporting our schools the face what a new word. I learned a snow
create concrete like snow. And witnessing and Alexander in DC in other jurisdictions, the use of actual full on construction equipment or move
the snow. What I also saw and my community, the Mount Vernon District parents gathered together a school employees to ensure that sidewalks are cleared, including at but now
elementary and other other places. I also saw facilities staff perform above and beyond when I submitted reports I received from the community, for example, for lead and lane
for four-time elementary for sidewalks to be plowed when there was a lack of clarity on the maps available to us, whether that sidewalk was
owned by the county by Vdot by Fcps, cetera. So I think we do have things that need to be cleared up in terms of who owns what sidewalks on what roads so that going forward.
If we ever get a situation like this or just with regular snow, we know what to address when and where. But I do think this was an opportunity for us to come together as a
community. And that's always heartening to see. Mr. Fresh. >> We haven't done board matters in quite a while.
Congratulations, everybody Miss Lady and I attended an interfaith vigil. For the senseless loss of life.
Minnesota and elsewhere at the hands of ICE hosted by Congressman Walkinshaw honoring compassion, human dignity and our community shared commitment to human rights. So that was very
touching. It was great to see the outpouring of support. And also incredibly proud of 2023 Marshall High School graduate
helium aligning for helping to lead the U.S. figure skating team to gold. Quite impressive. not yet, watched on YouTube. And I've watched
like 6 times. It's amazing. And, you know, I skated a bit when I was a kid. Nothing even remotely close. What's
possible for Clearly as want to congratulate the 77 Providence District students who are named National Merit commended Scholar. Very excited for that and continue
to see the academic achievement grow within Fcps Providence District resident Katherine Russell is a member of TJ is winning team in this
year's NASA Tech rise Student Challenge the team received a grant to build their project. Galactic the gravitational acoustic loading an analysis
of catheter into being in circulation. And NASA launched into low orbit in May. Pretty incredible. And to Providence
District students were name national finalist in the 2025. 26 Music Teachers, National Association competitions. Justin Lee, an 8th grader Luther Jackson right here. For
Cello. Brandon saying Jenne for a piano duet and he's a 10th grader at T J. I am looking forward to Oakton High
School's production of Clue. I will try to refrain from quoting lines from the movie throughout the production. It's one of my favorites a little bit later this month.
And I'm also looking forward to being back here at Jackson this weekend for the Asian Community Service Center's annual Chinese New Year Festival. It's always a very special event and it is packed
with wonderful people from the community. So I appreciate everybody's time tonight and I appreciate staff sticking with us and thank you very much. Dr Anderson. Okay, I was not
ready >> first of all, I do want to say thank you to everyone who worked on the snow. And I have to say, Doctor Reed. I continue to hear more and more
from the two-hour delay for my middle school students about how ready they were for instruction that they had more sleep. So that's another argument for them in a school start times granted, not, you know, 10 o'clock, but they
were very happy with the time that was provided. And I do want to say thank you as well. I think we forgot group of people, the city of Fairfax because they know you had some
conversations with them regarding the use of perhaps their personnel and equipment because as they cleared their streets and their schools, they able to lend us a hand.
So thank you to our counterparts there. I want to also highlight the a P elementary center at North Springfield. Those 2 meetings
were held last week Tuesday and Thursday. And there was a lot of enthusiasm in the community for aid and the questions and the challenges that were being raised, where
really good ones it was. Which schools should we include because they want all of the schools to be included. It's not whether or not we should have the AP center. There was lots of enthusiasm for a that
was not a person in the room without this should not happen. And that question was actually posed. By the way. And so I'm really looking forward to see that develop in
the next few weeks with the board. Lastly, I do want to raise the voices that I know I've heard throughout this week, our student board member
talked about and others, even the minority student achievement student member reached out. Our students are hurting. There are things that are happening in the country
and they want to find some way to express their concerns to elevate their opposition and the way that they have to do that the way that they've
chosen to do that as of right now is through those walk outs and it was quite difficult and challenging to see the vast
number of responses that were shared with me from across our schools from, you know, students were concerns. Parents reached out to me about their students being told that they could not walk
graduation. There were so many things that I don't think we're at least those reports were not reflective of the safe and inclusive environment where fcps? Well, we uplift
student voice. It was not reflective of that. Again, I'm a former principal. I want my schools to be safe. I want the days to be boring. without a
lot of on plan activities. And I'm really hoping Dr. We we find that sweet spot where we are still allowing students to have their voices be elevated for them to engage in that
civic engagement. While balancing safety. Because I do know that's a real concern as well. But I think the disparate treatments that occurred this week, at least
what was reported is not where we want to be as a community. >> Thank you for When. Snow
and ice on my driveway and gone that He? That it busy visiting many screws to my home and I'm sure and some of the schools the vision I'm not
supposed to disclose. We on. I'm going. So I'm not going to say, but I'm going couple the school resumes on the this tree can come from school or is it beason this tree? Again?
>> I don't know where when I you gonna to high school. Mister Frisch. >> There's a plan to be tomorrow. If you have an
immediate to my seat. Okay. And and for many. Families East Asian background, we
celebrating Lunar New Year's Day and coming to stay. Family the 17th. Koreans generally
eat and particular he he rice cakes, shool. If any my colleagues interest to you joining me, it would be my
Just me now. Mystic's it. >> First of all, I do. I'm very proud to fire team to
finish early today. So I keep it very brief comments. I would like to say that I or my highlight was actually the graduation of Mountain view. graduation ceremony. I was a
bit the Ms Henderson and Doctor Reed there and the students stories all does amaze me at Mountain View High School. It is the most
inspiring ones. And the students who have, you couple were so many hurdles for graduation and some of them are like the first time graduates and their full
family. So it is it's just incredible to hear those stories and really proud of the students want to be real high sky school. Also Skyview
high School. My future students for an I would say I the website is live office of CPS DOT Edu slash Skyview and
it is an amazing sight. And the Navy, the top reason Skyview sores on the main the home page. I want to control that Dre to Fosse, Abul as a
10th grader. And I was like love to stay in auditorium. And those and, you know, do all the fun stuff at the school. So I'm very excited
about the Skyview. lastly, all say that, you know, the snow had stopped us is that made us little slow over over the last 2 weeks. But I'm back going to
visit lot of schools in any my and our school league's and Dr. Read if you like to join me and the school fees, do that in Sully District. Thank you so much. Missy
John-cunning. So it has been a while since we've done board matters. And so I kind of went fact, too. >> Take snippets from the ones I prepared that I never got to
say anything about. But first, like to thank our custodians and everyone that was on board to clear our snow and our schools. And while some of us were rejoicing in having days off, they did not. They were
there and they live working very hard. In freezing temperatures, I might say. And they got the work done. I was also honored to welcome the new principal of hayfield Tony
Jabari into honored principal Matthew Maoist the region. 3 outstanding principal of the year. We did start the new Year with proclamations expressing gratitude and recognizing the importance of
service and volunteering. We welcomes pass school board members and honor their dedicated service and leadership. Their commitment has left a legacy, characterize with compassion, accountability and a profound
understanding that the strength of our schools is reflected in how we care for and support all of our students. They laid a strong foundation for us to continue to build on. However, a
stronger foundation was set for me playing by a very strong role model for me. And that was my father whom I lost last month. He always expose the value of education. Aside
from building a strong family and a successful business. He served on the Texas region. 19 Education Service Board for 35 years making him the longest-serving service board member in the state of Texas
during his tenure. He successfully advocated for funding and programming to serve the school districts in the state of Texas. As a result, the Education Service board meeting room was named
in his honor. So now every time the board is in session, they meet in the Marshall Saint John Boardroom. The board room carries his name, but his legacy lives in the countless lives of the
students, staff and families. He stood up for in Paso, Texas as a starter. I will consider
myself successful like managed compras half of what he did. >> I try to model for 2 of the sport with the passion, integrity and kindness that of his trademarks. Finally as we
celebrate Black History Month, I want to mention that Lewis High School be hosting a week-long birthday celebration of John R Lewis the week of February 23rd through the 27
and will be hosting a contemporary friend of John Lewis, labor leader feminist and social justice advocate Dolores went on February 24th. I look forward to reporting to
you at our next board meeting about her visit with the students. I am confident that you will combine the message of John Lewis left us. To get in good trouble along with her
message of yes, we can or commonly known as cisa with it. Good night and went much thank you. Eaton County. This
mayor. There's lots of staff that we recognize today. And I want to add a few more names to the list. I want to congratulate the newly named principal of Luis Arce Elementary School.
>> Liz after the retirement of longtime principal Michelle Mack are George's congratulations to Jamie Lane Principal Oakton High School as the executive principal
region. One. And yes, the Tony Jabari whose departing Westfield and moving over still in Fairfax, thankfully into Hay field. Then we had house and hope principle of Cunningham Park Elementary is
one CPS says new principles of the year of Ortiz, Dr Hermann myself, who was here tonight, region, one principal of the year. And he was here to help honor Paul Davis of Langston Hughes, Middle School. Also,
my son's engineering teacher for his work and then as well as new staff. future of the year. Marshall Academy, Sean Appleby and actually do get to
see Davis Center of the Marshall County Culinary Arts and a ticket to visit Davis Center last week with my team of 2 from the Hunter Mill District. And we made cookies with way too much frosting and
watch the student make a whole chicken pot pie from scratch. And it was delicious. It's just the best place to be. I was over at the Lunar New Year festival at the government
center, which was phenomenal. And I got to dress in the fashion show and spent several hours there. And then I also was at a swim meet Oakmont Rec
center with many of the schools in Fcps. And it was the warmest I had been in like weeks. so the Senate actually sending Senator, turning on you event really propelled by
my daughter's exploration in the IB program. So the idea and the second year in 10 3, they do the media, the mid-year program in years program and she gets to pick a topic and do whatever she
wants. So after I finally stopped asking her about it, she is doing it. But she wanted to research Paralympic athletes and understand what
athletes with amputations or other paralysis, you know, do so this Saturday open to the church ticketed, the Fairfax Falcons, Paralympic sports youth team wheelchair basketball tournament. It's at
the James Lee Community Center in Annandale. I'm aiming to be the 12, 30 match I've never seen. Ally wheelchair basketball game. I'm excited to go. And you know, I held a
town hall earlier this week to share one I'm aware of about AI and your thoughts from parents and families falls to cut the budget and facilities and legislation. And happy to announce ahead of time as I
can on March 10th at Louise Archer. I'm gonna have my second community summit to talk about those topics and expand more unjust practice being engaged community. So I
was happy Lunar New Year to all of those celebrating and a meaningful start Ramadan, which is also next week. Thank you. lady. Yes, happy 100th
day of school. >> And >> the first of 2 Friday, the 13th. >> Tomorrow, well, February
March. Also want to wish good fortune of those are committee who celebrate Lunar New Year. I did a along this merit. Enjoy the festivities at government center this past
weekend, although was not dressed for the fashion show. You looks Us mayor also Ramadan food out, move rock. So say that to those in our
community reserve Ramadan. Mystic's, was a perfect transition. I continue to learn. Also Happy Black History month. I'm very grateful that we are just in
the national anthem are going to hear lift every voice and sing. It was beautiful tonight for Daniels run. This is already been share. But I also want to just state that I'm excited for. Jamie Lane to be
the next region. One executive principal, we've also had some movement in Dranesville as mentioned. We're sad to see Mister Jabari Leave us to go to a field. Did fantastic work
there. And I offer graduations to Mr. Scott Center, who is the interim principal at the pleasure of working Mr, Cetera. Gentile on is a great choice for an interim. Also,
congratulations to MS Principal Noto who was her done and is now often Luis Archer and I'm thankful to Dr Fares for who's going to be
interim principal. Her high school. And there will be, I believe this next Thursday in the following Thursday. I'm not sure which is first the
high school, the middle school meetings to learn about the processes like the new principal subpoenas. Look for those e-mails and opportunities for you to tune in and or serve on the panel to make that selection. So
despite the weather, I was able to visit lots of places. Enjoy the mountain view. High school winter graduation with Mystics. It couple nights ago. And last night I went to the
Dallas Art Walk, which is fantastic Adele's Airport. want a partnership between McClain's arts and also favors county and the scholastic so awards, which now we're going
to be doing our own art artifacts, I'm not sure what's going comment and forward. artwork was really phenomenal. And they were over. 200 people are He'd only a few years. And
when the original one that they did, they had about 50 to 70 people. I think almost all the children are there to receive their certificates and take great pride in our Berks. It was fantastic. And I want to thank the Dranesville PTA.
PTO is p TSA's who join my roundtable. I think a great discussion. A variety of cs. And as always, I think everyone, our community who para community who steps up to
volunteer in our schools. takes time effort. And I know the succession planning is not always easy because sometimes there aren't enough folks stepping up. So I just want to
know I see you. I appreciate you. I think it's fantastic. And then finally, thank you to you know, all of the people, the thousands people who work
with snow removal removal, Vdot accent or I could go on and on for this very rare storm in our area. So hopefully we'll never have another one like it. And then
at that, I heard the time or go off and I don't I should go on for another minute or 2, I'm not sure close we are and who's going to win the prediction and the meeting. But all. >> Stop right there. Thanks.
So I'm going to take a very because I know I'm the person standing the way of us leaving this evening it is been a heavy couple weeks and not just because we've had lots
and lots of heavy snow. There's lots going on around the country and in our area. But I would like to say that as I listen to my colleagues, it's very clear that we have a
ton to celebrate too. We have we have holidays going on and we have staff members that are doing amazing things before I came to the meeting tonight, I
was able to run over at and walk through the artifacts to look at all that. And I kept saying to that wonderful woman who was helping be navigate
everything I kept saying, oh, my gosh, her students are so talented. >> I mean, and being someone who grew up in the county and did a lot of art with
different different worlds. It was just so awesome to see kids shine those ways. And so I love the fact that we have so many opportunities to give kids the opportunity to shine
in our district I look forward to continuing those and as many ways possible. So. >> With that at 10 12, we are adjourned.
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