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♪ ♪ ♪ >> The >> time is now 7.38, and this December 4th, regular meeting
December 4th, 2025 regular meeting of the Fairfax County School board will now come to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence and a performance of the national anthem by Sydney. Walk-up from
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>> Can we have one more round of applause for amazingly talented and patients. Students. Agenda item. 3.0 2
announcements, if you would to review a copy of the meeting agenda, please see the back of the auditorium to obtain copies of any items are supporting materials being presented tonight. Please
refer reference the QR code on the agenda or visit WWW dot Edu Backslash board docs. Tonight's meeting is being broadcast on channel 99 and live streamed on YouTube and
on our website at WWW Dot Fcps study to you backslash live stream. Tonight's meeting is also being broadcast in Spanish on YouTube at. YouTube
Dot com. Backslash Fcps and Espanyol. Agenda item. 3.0 3 inclusive schools week
proclamation. I call on Miss Sizemore Heizer proclamation. >> Whereas national inclusive school DOT aims to honor and
highlight the importance. I think creating inclusive educational environments that welcome all students, regardless of their abilities and backgrounds or challenges inclusive schools week is an
annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network Isn. And it's held in the first full week of December. Whereas since its ascent Inception in
2001 national Inclusive Schools Week has celebrate the progress that schools have made in providing a welcoming, supportive in quality education to increasingly diverse student population,
including students who are marginalized to disability, gender, social and economic status, cultural heritage, language preference and other factors. And whereas inclusion
is a foundational value that promotes diversity, equity and respect. Fostering a sense of belonging and empowering every student to reach their full
potential. Whereas inclusive schools provide students with opportunities to engage in collaborative learning developed mutual understanding and participate in activities
that celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives. Whereas educators, families, students and community members play a vital role in promoting
inclusive practices and building supportive, adaptive learning environments that serve the needs of every learner. And whereas this year's theme, quote, Children first building a stronger
tomorrow, quote, is rooted in the Messiah, greeting costs run in Gary, which translates to and how are the children? We're called to focus on
creating spaces where every child every child feels welcome, seen and valued ensuring that students with disabilities and all of the students feel supported and can reach their full
potential. And whereas Fairfax County Public Schools recommit to the crucial work of fostering a culture of inclusivity, dismantling barriers to participation and
ensuring that all of our students feel valued, supported and prepared to succeed academically socially. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County School
Board for claims a week of December 1st through 5th 2025 as inclusive Schools week. And encourages the entire Fairfax County community to participate in activities that celebrate inclusion,
diversity, equity and belonging. Therefore, be it further resolved that the Fairfax County School board reaffirms its commitment to creating an inclusive,
supportive. learning community where all students are engaged, inspired and thrive. Is there a second? I second. Thank Marks it. I will call for the vote. All those in
favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. McElveen Saint John coming. This lady Mystics it Mr. Sizemore Heizer, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson and myself, that unanimous
board members present. >> Agenda item. 4.0 1. We need to do the photo. Okay. With
members of the board, please join us in front of the dice and all those to celebrate. The proclamation this week.
Can you please join us for a
photo?
>> Agenda item. 4.0 one community participation. The next order of business is community participation. We welcome all community members who are here and those who have signed up to speak this evening. Additional
information about signing up to provide comments at school board, regular business meetings and public hearings can be found on the school board's website at Www Dot Fcps Study Backslash school
board during the sign-up process. Community members acknowledge that they were informed of the school board's expectations for respect and proper decorum. When providing comments, these expectations
are also available online and with the printed agenda and meeting materials in the back of the room. We asked audience members to be respectful of one another shouting an outburst will not be
tolerated. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of the speaker's remarks. Audience members may not join speakers at the podium and should remain at their seats, including when recording or taking videos are recording
video are taking photos. We are grateful to those who come to speak to us today. And thank you for your cooperation. School board members will be listening but not responding. Madam Clerk, would you please call the
first speaker? Student number one? Hello, I'm speaking as a
student involved in the video made by the TJ and the state has recently gained attention the way Thomas Jefferson administrators handled that and it's a video was improper and cause serious harm.
>> To the students involved, we were placed in in-school suspension conditions for 4 days before the investigation concluded, which is not allowed under that sign or despite the investigation not being finished. The school
sent email to all fcps families calling the video an act of Anti-Semitism in saying it violated the Exxon or this meant the school made assumptions about us before knowing the facts and because
of our identity, they breached confidentiality. Put us in danger. Administrators also spoke to several news outlets including FOX News, worsening the situation. After the
investigation, all 9 students were suspended and a violation RB 3 posting obscene or inappropriate material, even though only 2 students were involved in posting the video. The school also claimed
elimination symbolism because one student wore a hoodie with a red green and black colleagues in the shape of a map. This is collective punishment and it falls unacceptable accusation route, unbiased against Muslim Arab
students. These actions caused us to lose major academic opportunities. We missed nearly 2 weeks of instruction harming our grades. We were impersonated online investigated by the police
threatened online and called terrorists. This caused deep emotional trauma for us and for the Muslim community. TJ offers a senior mentorship program that requires no suspensions. And the deadline
is tomorrow. The wrongful suspensions block me and others from opportunities that that will affect our future. asking for 4 things today. Accountability for the harm done some students removal of
unjust discipline from our records, equal non biased disciplinary practices across fcps and county wide action
against Islamophobia. Thank
you. Daniel Glenn.
Thank you to the chair and board members for holding this meeting this evening. >> I recommend the main Western high school after Vienna, native and female pilot billion the year and fan
of Lambs to But I also speak in favor of to proposals regarding the Western high school boundaries. First, I support keeping Cross-field elementary within the Oakton
Pyramid. Second, support allowing younger siblings to follow their older siblings in the school that they chosen, whether it be a legacy, high school or the new Western High
School. I'm in favor of maintaining scenario for conference of boundaries for open and not moving cross-field students way from the newly renovated Oakton High School to a school that
will be under construction. My children's entire career. Notably open is under capacity and predicted to experience minimal population growth. According to Fairfax County,
demographers. Well, alternatively schools along route 28 corridor in the silver lining at or above capacity already. And they're predicted to experience massive. Population growth for
years to come. As such the boundaries folks on chain Tilly, Centerville and Westfield High Schools due to predicted population. Additionally, well, cross-field elementary's westernmost boundary is
technically close to Western. Hi. This is not take into account that many cross-field students cross high speed and congested roads including Reston Parkway in Fairfax County Parkway during rush
hour to get to those schools. Finally, my children have been in trailers for the majority of their educational career. construction across a field and overcrowding. No, of course. And Western will also
be under construction for the foreseeable future. Crossfield students had enough construction and trailer for their educational careers. Please keep cross-field a note. Secondly, I recommend
keeping older siblings younger siblings together 2. Is there a continuity for families logistical concerns? Keep cross-field a note siblings
together.
>> Julie Core real. Julie Corell. Well, Wayne, a
>> Good evening, everybody. And thank you for the opportunity to speak with you tonight. I just want to talk a little bit about. I don't indication and my support of the community don't run into
case advisory committee as many of you know us and should, you know, I've spoken to address the school board many times before. I have been a member of the Don't Communication Advisory
Committee. I was number 4 years appointed by Megan McLaughlin and of course, Miss Sizemore Heizer continue by appointment. And I'm very thankful that I was able to
continue for that final year. And now the current chair is an excellent pick by Dr. Anderson Holly Hazard and she isn't a fantastic job to continue to carry the torch and advocating for don't
community education. Now, their current report, says that there's still some on awareness for the school board is in terms of, you know, the role that it on communication advisory commute on
communication plays. And I hope that time the school will continue to invest in that particular program in particular. I'd like to see that there's a greater alignment with the K to 12
CTE, career and technical education. And it's something that I explored when I was chair and that I know how hazard has continued in her term as chair and that advisory committee continues to look at. But there are
annual report as well. Also says that they're looking at supporting federal workers who are potentially, you know, been displaced and they're looking to retrain. And I would encourage a school board to invest resources into
making that happen as well. So greater line on the K 12 system but also support for adult education, particularly among those who are on our federal workforce, looking to continue to advance in their
career and for intentionally retrain. So thank you much so much for your time. And I greatly appreciate it. look forward to seeing all the great things that the school
board does to support don't
communication. Molly Sullivan.
>> Hi, my name is Molly Sullivan. And I'm a teacher in the Springfield District and I live in the Sully District. I'm here to bring awareness to the situation that arose at the previous school board meeting last month. was honestly shocked. pretty
disappointed the conversations and infighting that were happening off microphone as most concerned about the question as mayor and asked who writes the motions and it wasn't answer. That seems like
a really clear easy answer for somebody over there to say I'm just asking again. The same question who writes those motions between when you guys meet and when it's presented
to us it's unacceptable not to answer that. It's all of our responsibilities as constituents and as board members to communicate openly and transparently with everyone. You're creating more
distrust with your choice. Not answer questions like that when it comes to families and basic information and parents in this county. I appreciate marriage are pushing for more transparency. Thank you, Mr. Fresher, I found actually
really the most diplomatic in the chaos to everyone involved going around and speaking to everybody and trying to like to settle ruffle feathers. My hope is that you all took time to really reflect after that meeting. Not only in your own
point of view, but how you can work more cohesively as a unit as teachers. We're often asked to do so. And we also make an emphasis when we talk about P O G skills with the children of Fairfax County, like collaboration and
communication. And I really just think that we should all be held to that standard as
well. Thank Can Bradford. In the state of Virginia, we have decided that the age of 16 is
the appropriate to give a student a driver's license. >> We said that age because by then students better understand the risks. Their brains, especially their frontal cortex and a visual spatial reasoning. Exceptions
to this rule are extremely rare. For just a moment tonight. I'm asking you to consider the same developmental lens when we talk about math placement. Right now, we are pushing many
students into advanced math before they have solidified foundational concepts. As a middle school teacher, I regularly see students, including those a national one honors. You cannot add or
subtract injures without the use of the calculator. They are advancing, but they are not mastering. Historically has been. One has been a 9th grade course, Todd. When most students reasoning to build in
the bill, it ease are more fully developed by accelerating large groups of students early and earlier we are creating gaps that follow them for years. High school teachers tell me they see
fewer students reaching advanced courses like calculus BC. I'd I'd be higher level courses. Many students simply get lost along the way, which is why we have now have a
class called out 1.5 or after 2 re teach skills that formed. I say this both as a veteran teacher. A product Fairfax County, Public schools. I tend
7th, 7007th grade it through middle school and a teacher challenges with rich logical and developmentally appropriate court concepts. That leader became what we call now. Discrete mathematics. That foundation
matter to me. As you consider initiatives such as offering out of the 6th grade. I urge you to remember that. Yes, a very small number of students are ready that early. I teach them House per to hundreds at
7th and 8th grade. Most students benefit from more strength concept. Most students benefit far more from strengthen conceptual understanding, building number
cents and developing fluency before pushing ahead. Thank you for considering the real developmental needs we see in
our classrooms every day. Me Fernandez. Aimee Fernandez.
Sheehan Denis. With even board member. I'm used to the to. that is a deeply troubling. Is it act on Jefferson High
School when anonymous to then when he moved from classes in a minute, that's your fix. Have hard for it. Discrimination. Duke live at the center of this incident
was part of a line need a COVID nice use in schools across the country and even by other clubs. The eat at Thomas Jefferson. Yet instead of
taking it as that high risk activity, it was only the Muslim then mission that student with sights you can and they would removed from classes. This in a separate
tool and even denied that Bennett to speak to each other. The equinix funds is exceeding his consent about the furnace fight U.S.. more
student from class because of unit and religion on this new city is discriminatory. And that in mind the principle equal protection and denies
these people right to learned in to save inclusive environment. Action like this indoor trust between communities and schools,
especially among minority communities. Well, under the few fun not have been. And said to me this incident or a fix of lord that pattern, some of will be untitled bias
that's organization like Kid have deployment admit mission ones. If it is to then deserve to be treated with dignity pretty from judges, a lurch
and then cholesterol must be places of learning. Not not exclusion. That's why I board to take once. It increase
steps. Number one, has been investigation into this incident publicly shared the information with that with the community. Anything
discrimination policies ensure
that staff received Thank you so much.
PT Herman. Good evening. My name is Katie Hermann and I'm the current chair of the Facilities Planning Advisory Committee.
>> Tonight, I'm here to ask the school board members to strongly consider 2 things regarding the agenda item 6 0, 5 for amending the structure that bortz Comprehensive
Planning and Development Committee and the role pack. First, please to for tonight's vote. I request that the school board pack engage in
future open and public discussions that were apps absent in the lead-up to this motion, a joint school board and of Pack work session would allow for transparent,
transparent assessment before any irreversible decision is made. We're not here to protect pack for own sake, there's no status or professional games served in
serving on F pack. Our members are volunteers who are professional engineers, planners and now analysts, environmental specialist, an industry expert to offer their time because we believe in
strengthening Fcps is long term facilities planning of packed cars fcps essentially nothing. And brings unmatched independent analysis and
recommendations to the board. The proposal in front of you tonight seems to assume pack and CPD see serve the same purpose. That was not the
vision that put is in the government's manual, which makes it clear that they are not the same. CDC is designed to carry out delegated functions of the board,
preparing alternatives and offering recommendations AF Pak. On the other hand exists is specifically provide advisory input to the school board that is focused unity
driven and industry informed analysis that supplements the but the board's decision making. We're all these rules are intentionally different and dissolving of pack would
eliminate the only structured venue for industry expertise. >> Dead
>> Taylor. >> FX research based guidance is an asset fcps that other school districts often wish they had the resident
expertise to produce industry professionals who work with school systems around the country frequently cite pack as a model advisory structure. The other its school districts would like to replicate, but
often can't because of their size. They lack the critical mass of community experts in the relevant fields who are also willing to volunteer large amounts of their time. So given that Fcps has this
unique asset in AF Pak, which is produced many recommendations that the school district has adopted such as improving and methods think sustainability efforts in supporting more strategic use of limited capital
resources. It would seem quite reckless to then discard this capacity without a clear evidence rationale for doing so. If the motivation for this proposal is structural around
standardizing committee process, I believe Amendment 3 tonight might address those concerns. But regardless it would be helpful to have an open dialogue about those options and tradeoffs to allow for some public feedback prior
to voting on structural changes if instead the motivation a substantive that some board members feel that packs memos are off target relevant, not aligned with the annual charge. We would expect
to first have a conversation outlining we're falling short and try to remedy that issue. But instead the motion proposes jumping straight to disbandment as the solution 2.
And as of yet unidentified problem and one that would be extremely difficult as the letter that Pak since the school board members makes clear, none of these
conversations have occurred. No member has communicated the fact is advising on relevant topics. There's been no discussion that we're aware of and committing meetings packs
work was evaluated as misaligned or unhelpful. No rational has been communicated. AF Pak regarding the proposed structural change. The only communication came when the CPD teacher
emailed the written motion pack after it already been have been voted on. There are no follow-up discussions and
will be emailed to ask for information. Kathy hosts I've
spoken with several school board members who have also said they don't fully understand the reasoning behind the proposal that alone suggests that the process has not been fully thought
through. >> The wind should be clear, debated and understood before reaching the vote fact and not discovered after the fact if the board truly believes this proposal is sound articulating
the reasoning publicly should be straightforward. And if there are legitimate issues with how at Peck functions, we are fully ready to address them. A deferral simply allows conversations about that
should have occurred, but did not to actually take place. Pack is not a favor to us. It is a tool for you. A tool that gives fcps access to sustained
no cost technical analysis that supports long-term planning capital forecasting procurement reform sustainability initiatives and strategic use of scarce
resources, eliminating the only body capable of independent long-range technical research at a moment when Fcps is confronting major facilities, challenges is a step that cannot be easily
undone. A pause, a deferral is the responsible course. It ensures that the board protects its own capacity to make informed evidence-based decisions. And in my own
words, I will say as an effect number for six-plus years. I really enjoy the work. I feel like it's useful work. And so a conversation about the
future structure would be greatly appreciated. Emily Van
der Hoff. Good evening. My name is Emily Van Der Hoff and the president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers. >> Today want to offer some
reflections on your joint. physical forecast meeting with the Board of Supervisors this Tuesday. First of all, I appreciate the collaborative tone that I saw from both sports. And that makes me
hopeful about the process this year. I hope you can come together on one Jalen recommendation as Mr. Fresh suggested. And as I'm Sizemore Heizer suggested, perhaps so
cute that the state collectively is spending 6.6 billion dollars in addition to the state funding because the state is not funding. Are schools at the level of staffing that's needed and
impacts all districts. And so that can be, you know, join advocacy point as it is ready to join with you in advocacy point. But it but Mr. Ackermann said it takes, you
know, leadership who is going to start that. So I hope that the legislative liaisons from each board, work together to make a joint plan, bring the boards together on a joint.
You know, one advocacy point FDOT will join you in that as He is going down to January 19th bring buses. We invite everything on of all of you to
come on our bus. Join us for a lot of the day. We're going to get that the state funding that we need together and on the local side at the county executive's budget does not fulfill the full ask. We just
cannot have the same situation we had last year with the community recently blindsided by cuts with 2 weeks left in the budget process. And so I ask that you be clear and
specific about what cuts are being proposed. Allow the community the gift of time to advocate have a chance to make a difference in our funding levels early in the process.
And Fct is ready to partner with you to ensure that year 2 of few contract is fully funded without requiring for their class size increases and cuts. A critical student services. We have to do things differently this year of
cities right to partner with you. We hope to see it Thank
you. George. This >> Good evening. Board members said that. Thanks for that.
Coming are 2 to speak tonight. Trying to come to shoot first. One obviously the one about pack. I have no knowledge of. You're open, transparent for your subcommittees or not. I'm
not gonna go into that. But I believe that the way going to be structured the way is if the motion is I just do not agree to do so time with the miss AC as co-chair advocate for to be my diverse over the
years. It hasn't been. It is now now going to 3 members. It won't happen why the rush? create this Mr. Frisch and
misunderstanding Kerry Sanders before trying to cover committee in trying to get agreement in them and governance changes. Good idea. I think somewhere there's a new connective advisory
committee. Understand what is going on now. Delay the vote. Wait for the next term or if you're gonna vote on in the 18th and voters, why would you want to live in a parents?
Voices right now, especially I hear you're keeping here continue reading all these boundary me pack a makes no sense to me. That's the biggest issue. Parent wise.
But you get credit to help on this that you're not going continue. And over the of the board's meeting, Mister Mou to Mister McElwee. The fact is meetings throughout the year, Dan reporting turned humid. So
with such an important issue going for that, just 3 members under CDC, that makes no common sense to me. there's issues between you guys. And
if fact that's a different and needs to be talked about. The second part is I could be the 18th, obviously because talking tonight. This is a no-brainer. Mission district
could have a AP center. Please can agree with parents to small protests. There don't affect the community. Doesn't have any the center it. I don't care if it's less than
full class size started up. You with the low numbers and it continued at least just your district has an center. Thank you very much. Please
play the video submitted by Angela Hand on the air. >> Hi, my name is Angela Meyer. And I'd like to comment on the Boundary review
specifically the Western High School. The Crossville Elementary community overwhelmingly oppose Redistricted to the new school and monster means onto Oakton High School. There's currently
an online petition of over 450 verified residents counting speaking on behalf of the cohorts of my own 2 children Crossfield 7th graders had 3 interrupted COVID years and to
construction years. The Crossville 5th graders had 2 COVID years and to construction years. So they've experienced equally disconnected educational environment for these reasons, staring down the barrel of 4
years of high school construction. Initially, no sports teams and limited class and the subsequent multi-year going getting those started is not appealing at all. Additionally, it sounds like you're okay, splitting up
families and not allowing younger siblings to follow older ones. My family's options based upon the enrollment time line. If we were to be rerouted to the unfinished Western experiment
are as follows option one. Send them my oldest soaked and wish you want to go that my youngest wouldn't have a choice. So she'd be required to commute to cross the parkway and 52 Western with
know right from her big sister and no connections whatsoever. My 2 kids would be in 2 different high school for 2 different for 2 years. Option 2. So my list to Western for friends will go there, but my
kids would be together, but they want to 14 jets social have to commit to open for that. That is until Western because vhsl school actually gets ripped off. That team. More disruption. Stick with
your goals. Relieve overcrowding at the 3 high school friend. Need it most recognize that this cohort of children needs a traditional high school experience in a community that they trust reversed out of the
conversation he crossed okay. Thank you. >> Jerry Anderson, that was our last public speaker. Thank
you. Madam Clerk, agenda item. 5.0 one student representative matters due to an academic commitment. Misma Conan regretfully is unable to join us tonight. But her remarks been placed on board docks.
>> Agenda item. 6.0 1 action item certification and closed meeting, compliance in order to comply with Section 2.2 Dash, 3, 7, 1, 2, d of the code of Virginia. It's
necessary for the board to certify that since the Fairfax County school board convened a closed meeting on December 4th 2025. to the best of each member's knowledge. Only public business matters
lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard discussed or considered by the board
during the closed meeting have a motion. Mr. Mckelvie Drive a second. Missing John coming.
All those in favor. That is unanimous for all board members present. Agenda item. 6.0 2 action item.
Confirmation of action taken in closed. I call Mr. Fresh from Ocean. Thank you. >> I move to expel the student who committed serious offense in violation of school board
policy by being convicted of an offense related to the commonwealth's laws on weapons and an offense required to be disclosed to the division superintendent is there seconds Thank you, Mr. all
those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McElveen missing John coming. This lady. >> Mystic's it. Mr. Dunn, Mr.
Moon Dr Anderson. And myself. >> All those opposed all those abstaining. Mr. Mack of Mr.
McDaniel and Sizemore Heizer. Colin, Mr. Fresh for Motion. Oh, I'm sorry. Will the clerk please read the vote? The vote
is 9, 0, to the motion carries going to be a great night motion to Icahn, Mr. Fisher Motion. >> I move to expel the student who committed a serious
offense in violation of school board policy by possessing and using his schedule 1, 2, controlled substance on school property by bringing marijuana and drug paraphernalia onto
school property by making implied threats in writing to intimidate instigate violence, injury or harm to others at school by engaging in hate speech in written form by engaging in getting activity
and by engaging endangering the well-being of others. >> Is there a second by Second, John counting, all those in favor. Mr. Fresh,
McLean, Misty John Cutting mislead the Mystics. It Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson and myself. All those opposed
all those abstaining. Mr. Mr. McDaniel besides where highs are. Madam quickly, please read the vote. The vote is 9,
0, to the motion carries. Thank you. Action item. 6.0 3. Secondary course offerings like on this Lady for a motion. I move that school
board approved changes to the list of middle and high school course offerings for the 2026 2027 school year. >> As recommended by the Court's review committee and is detailed in the agenda item. Is there a second? Mr.
Fresh lady. Would you like to speak your motion? Just briefly, I just, you know, commence staff. Faculty folks proposed new courses. I'm very
excited about what's what's listed there are some of work site like AP pretty jazzed about if your business and I think AP cybersecurity kudos
to college board for putting this forward. But now I'm just excited. I think the more offerings we can put in front of our children that helped them with their pathways post-graduation are fantastic. Mr. For sure. Do like to speak
to your second. Sure. And while I anticipate that the board may retread conversation of the work session, I do want to say that I encourage people
to watch the work session about this topic. >> look forward to the board's deliberations on how to proceed course offerings in the future as it relates to
our charge. And ensuring that we are being equitable about the distribution of courses and that people are very clear about why courses are offered and whether or not at certain schools. I also just one bit
of advocacy for perhaps the future would be that we take advantage of the technology we've invested in our schools to ensure that. Coursework that may not be quite popular
enough at a school that might be able to cobble together an entire classroom of students. If you counted it among several schools could be offered in some kind of special virtual pyramid are
period. Skews me to ensure that we have greater access and by, you know, by doing that, perhaps even greater selection. And we currently do
so. That's for another day. >> Thank you, Mr. Fresh Mystic Cent. I'm very excited about
the new offerings. And I just want to say the first one say aye. >> other like business. Once a doctor should tensions too, as some of these are really, really needed in our high
schools right now on. And I hope it's a it goes to like each and every high school and there's enough audience for it. So there's enough sign up
so we can offer that course and one of things I've around reading about is that the most 30 of eyes in AI, there's going to be a front-end in
juniors job, which is going to be the highlight and hope we can prevent are still going give the foundation and so they can take it forward for their in their life. Some
really excited about the schools offering. And now I'm thankful to staff everybody ducked Reid's team to put together this comprehensive
list. Thank you. Dr. Anderson. Thank you. I did want to say thank you to Dr for City or and his team for the conversation we had earlier this week. It was quite an lightning. I'm glad to be able to.
>> Be more informed about some of the processees some of the offerings and have become and how they've come to be. So thank you. I did want to highlight one thing that I
feel to say at the meeting is as we're discussing about accessibility while students, I know that's something that's important to everybody here to ensure that all students are able to access these courses
no matter where they are, whether it is virtual or using technology. I think there's a space here to do a little bit more work. But at the meeting
would discuss academy as an opportunity for students to access certain courses. And I just wanted to raise the limitations to academies
because unless there 5 students or more from your school attending the academy. You are not provided transportation and for many students that becomes it
becomes an option because they cannot transport themselves. And also, we must recognize that the students who are able to attend academies must also have space in their schedule for that one period for travel
and not all students who may require some additional supports. We'll have that free period. So there are some inherent limitations with the cart processees that I just
wanted to raise for future conversation. Marmon. >> Thank you, I'm excited about this new course.
Offerings. It's not a few pages which I'd be talking about. It for mask 18 months. I'm excited see this coming up in the next year. So you
Kornieck site. I get. C the addition would lend the jewel 40's. So when I see happy occasions, I think we need to provide as we he will for
forces students. I'm hoping that we can get while the some concrete exemplary might be
contained in the zoo. Closes. Thank you, Mr. McQueen. >> Well, I want to echo the thanks of my colleagues
opportunity to discuss this in a work session this past week, Mr. Presidio, this is the second time in probably 2 months that I've been extremely impressed with the work that your department has
done to the futurists and the work that we're doing. You know, that's been brought forward first and presentations on the Western high school and potential
pathways and in that round. But also for the course where they providing to all of our students certainly Dr Reid. I appreciate the work you've
done really push forward. As my colleagues have said, I'm I'm very excited to see the artificial intelligence and aviation coursework incorporated into this. And
echo Mister Moon the c*** occasions for each and every one of our languages is great addition. And I learned something too about. I so AB Initio which I have not heard
about before, which is an opportunity for IB students to catch up in Language learning if they have not previously.
So thank you again. I'm very pleased to support this. Saint Johns County. I will keep this short and just say that I
really want to thank the staff for all the and what that they put into generating. >> New courses with the leadership Dr Reid, doctor
Presidio, Dr Ponce and also too, you know, give kudos to the fact that we also have some good course offerings that aren't new, but we're keeping them because they're working. And I think sometimes we get excited about the new
stuff. And we forget that we've got some good stuff that is working and we're maintaining that. And so I just want to thank everyone for all the thought and work that they put into this.
>> Seeing no others. I'm gonna go ahead and call for a vote for the motion that's on the screen. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McElveen Saint John Counting. Lady Mystic's
it. This Sizemore heizer Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon Dr Anderson and myself. Mister McDaniel away
from the table. Agenda item. 6.0 4 action item 2026 Fairfax County School Board, State and legislative program calling Dr
Anderson for a motion. >> I move that the school board adopt the 2026 Fairfax County School board, state and federal legislation program. This lead to program. Is their
second second. Thank Marketing Dr. Anderson, like to speak your motion. Yes, very briefly. Just for the public to understand what the legislative program is because we've had several work
sessions on which I've really appreciated because it really allowed us to out all of the positions that we want to take. But I'd be remiss if I didn't say thank you to Mister Malloy and his team and I
don't know where he is. If he's here. Yes, he is. Thank you for all of the work that you have put to getting us to this place. The legislative program at is opportunity to
articulate to both federal and state legislators. positions are on a number of things. It is a fairly thick document and we go through it with a fine tooth comb. Not just reflect
new legislation but also to reflect new events of the day and our program largely some areas that I want to highlight. I largely around our need for additional
funding for the J Lock study recommendations to be adopted for the federal government to continue to fund the title
programs that they are supposed to and to fund them at the full breath that they're supposed to such as >> We have never received. >> That 40% that we're
supposed to receive an fcps. None of the school divisions across the country. I do. >> I believe the math on that was that we receive it most 11%. And they're supposed
provide a little bit more for us to educate all students who have greater needs. So this program outlines again, our intentions on a number of topics from the size of a
meeting of a school board. For example, the regulations, Sunshine Law says if we have 3 board members and a room, it is it constitutes a meeting for board our size. That is a
very different ex experience that for board of 5. But it is the same rule across all that across all of the commonwealth. And so I do encourage. But you want to take a look at that program
because if there's things that we are missing as a board that we need to be thinking about and to include next year. It will be important for us to get that feedback. Thank you,
Doctor, Anderson, Mr. McLean. Well, I don't have too much more to say beyond what Dr Anderson has already conveyed, but, >> you know, Mr. Molloy. We've been at this for many years
and I'm really grateful for your decades of on this work in particular. You know, we've we've seen how this document has gone from, you know, 100
plus page tome to what we have now, which is down to about 30 pages, which is great progress and our work really narrowing down our legislative
priorities. Continues to make this a much more accessible document, not only to our legislators but to the community. And really states this this board's priorities very succinct way. And I would
I would just also applied my board colleagues because there's been more attention and more advocacy stemming from this legislative program than I've I've seen in the
past. And so I think that's that's We've we're setting a a A model for the community to follow. And as we've heard our friends from from ranging from
union workers 2 administrators all saying that they want to take the message down Richmond. We certainly support that. And and applied it as
well. And just I like Dr, Anderson, I would encourage folks to look, particularly at our priorities just terms of the wide wide range of things that we cover from additional
sources to to support free school meals for students to improving our facilities to improving assessments. So please take a look. I'm proud to support this. Thank
>> Icon, Mr. Done for an amendment. I move to amend Page 10 Section J Freedom of Information Act of the legislative program by striking the freeze.
>> Adjusting the threshold for open meeting requirements based on the governing board size and inserting the phrase amending the definition of meeting under Virginia Freedom
of Information Act to require public notice for formal meetings or informal assemblages 40% or more of members of school boards in its place. Is their second
second Dr. Anderson, Mr. like to Speak, Chairman. Briefly. The governments of the school board is complicated by a state statute. The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act which prevents more than 2 of us from meeting at any point in time to discuss any issue. Without providing public
notice. So if the 3 of us here want to meet at a McDonald's, just have an informal conversation not to pass the motion because we want that for him. We have to provide public notice. And provide at
least 48 hours. Public dissent believe that greatly complicates the governance of a 12 member school board. Now, most school boards and this state, our 3 members or they
might be 5 members weny of 12 members. And I'm going to have, you know, 12 conversations, one person at a time and then if anything changes from my original
motion, I have to go have 12 more conversations and just the fact that many of us have day jobs have family obligations of other things going on. Our lives. It makes it extremely difficult for us
to build a reach consensus or actually develop ideas beyond the notional. And before we come to the school board and have formal deliberations. So
this is a not a change to a state statute. This is simply change to our legislative program. So Fcps will go before the state legislature and have conversations so that
a strict numerical limit which doesn't make sense for a school board the size of Fcps can be increased to allow at least 40%, which would be 4 of right, which is still well
less than half. And the idea again is joy naval more effective, more efficient governance and better outcomes for our students. Better outcomes for our school division. Thank you. Dr.
Anderson, would you like to speak to second? >> Just very briefly. The only other thing that I'd like to add is that if this position where to be taken up by the
legislator and legislative body of Virginia and it were to pass. It would also impact all of the other school divisions and Fairfax in Virginia because we do have
some boards that have 7 members and 9 members that have similar restrictions. So this is not just the Fairfax County provision. It could be a provision for all school boards across Virginia. Thank
you, Doctor Anderson. John coming. >> So say do want to mention another component of this as some of our legislative
legislative friends have found out that sometimes they want come speak to us and they can't speak to all of us. They have to speak to 2 inches at a time. So that 6 different meetings for them. So it's not just a function of us being
able to get together you know, top picks out, figure things out, be more efficient, more effective. It's also a function some of the public wants to speak to us. They have to speak to us 2 a time.
And so in terms of scale deficiency, time for everyone as some of my colleagues mentioned, some of us to have job. So our time is limited. So this is just trying to make
it easy road for us to work effectively work efficiently and serve our constituents in the best possible way. So I wholeheartedly support this amendment.
>> Thank you. Miss age and cutting, Mr. McDaniel. >> I appreciate the maker, the motion because this is the absolute right thing to do.
No, this is the absolute right thing to do. And I completely support this. And as I as an at-large member like to tell people, everybody in Fairfax County has 4 school board members, your district
Representative. And the one to 3 at large members. Current law means that if you want to have a PTA PTO meeting with all of your representative on the school board, you cannot
do that. Unless it's publicly advertised and the entire population of Fairfax County has the right to attend that meeting. So there's a very real practical implication of
providing constituent services that would be impacted for the positive should the general Assembly, hopefully fingers crossed. Take this up in proof so very happy support the
motion. Thank you, Mr. McDaniel Mystics it. >> I leave it this motion and the amendment because I this
board, I think as my maximum number of working in officials will have a full-time job or day job doing a day job. The we have commitments that I So
we have this hard to make few making a motion to make this 12 Causar 11 calls G on your colleagues and get consensus like Don said the same time, I
also say that's a common made by our year here that, you know, if you get the communication can only improve, you can tap more than
2 people than we can say. Yes, we can communicate, communicate more, right? No communication. Is that the hard right now? But then the board, the only to work sessions and we and the cool session, the regular session.
That's the only meetings we have. So if you see disconnected arguing and disputing it is because we cannot talk to more than one
percent. I have a 9 to 5 job. So I'd have to only call the people night from there how they're having dinner or something We have a full life. we have we work 15 hours a day
sometimes feel as a paean shed the comments made earlier and I appreciate them. But please understand that we are also humans and working professionals was just trying to do 2 jobs. Thank you. Mr.
Fresh. Thank you. I just want to correct the record. 40% of 12 is 4.8 Mr. Dunn 4.8 of us
can get together at this law passes. I do want to stress why this law exists in the first place. >> The notion of prohibiting a large number of a public body
from meeting and getting together. >> Is to prevent. Boards from taking action in private and then doing a formality in
public. Right. So if you have too many members of let's say that the motion was to have 60% of our board. Well, then people could go into a back room, make decisions come out
and just be done right? So I do appreciate the collegiality in the spirit that got this motion to this table. We had a work session. Mister Dunn had other language and based on
that conversation, which was in public. Between colleagues, he adjusted language. And now here we are. And so we've had something similar in our legislative program for a
while. I'm hopeful that there's a light at the end of the tunnel with the General Assembly and the new governorship. And so that I don't take a second turn. I'm also going to speak to the
main motion and just indicate like I said, there's light at the end of the tunnel. I'm grateful that my colleagues included my amendments at the work session, the 2 prime to
the 2 primary buckets that I put forward. We're number one that our board advocate in Washington for the restoration of Medicaid SNAP and other funding for people who are
really suffering right now with the cost of living as it is number 2 that we quit making it harder for young people to go to college or
grad school by restoring public service loan forgiveness, grad plus loans, income based repayment plans which the administration Washington has got it. And the
final piece in this is something hoping the General Assembly will pick up Pronto is to bring greater stability and collegiality and
collaboration to public education in this commonwealth by changing the way that. Board of education and our boards of visitors at the university level are appointed
for the duration of their terms. So that they're not these giant swings back and forth where people are playing political games to make a point and instead we keep it focused on the kids. So I
support this. Even if it is weird to have 4.8 board members talking and I appreciate the motion and will gladly vote for it. And for the amended program. I
appreciate Dr Anderson. And MS Marriage is not with us tonight for the work they did to get us to this point. And Mr. Molloy as well. Thank you, Mr. Fresh. >> I will call for a vote for
the amendment. That's on the screen. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, Mister McElveen Misty John cutting mislead the mystics it
Sizemore Heizer Mister Moon, Mr. Dunn Dr Anderson and myself. That is unanimous for all board members. Now we're going to go back and now the
amended. Seeing no others were gonna go ahead and vote for the motion which is on the screen. So all those in favor.
Mister Fresh, Mister McDaniel, Mr. McElveen age cutting lady Mystic's it Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon. Dr Anderson and myself. That is
unanimous from board members. Okay. >> Action item. 6.0 5 amending the structure of the board's comprehensive planning and
Development Committee and the rules, the role of the facilities Planning Advisory Committee Advisory Council. I call on Mister McDaniel for a motion.
>> I move that the school board and then the structures Conference of Planning and Development Committee to and 3 community members and sunset before its facilities planning Advisory Council effective April first 2026. in accordance of the changes
detailed policy. 17, 10 Community Advisory Committee says the school board the board's strategic covers manual and the board's community Advisory Committee operating manual as attached to the agenda item on for
talks. I for them to the school board, frantic leave to make tactical and for many changes, the aforementioned documents is necessary. Is there a second? Sizemore
heizer Mr. McDaniel, would you like to speak your motion? I would. before I begin, can the courts put the item on on the please? So I first want to
start by saying I sincerely appreciate the role package played since its inception. I appreciate the work of our community volunteers. I appreciate the expertise they brought to the table. I appreciate that very valid and
phrase and I appreciate that service and in that appreciation, this goal, the goal of this item is to raise that work in to raise the
impact of those experts. providing their time for free to the division and to the taxpayers of Fairfax County. What you see up here is the
existing AF Pak Cbdc structure on top. On the bottom is what would occur should this notion pass? What this motion does is take the function of that
pack, which is expert input. It injects it right to a standing forward committee and it gives those members, those community members, a vote at the table, a seat at the table
to help the division and form facilities planning policies. So this is not eliminating public is not a limiting hearing. Voices. It's not eliminating any expert input
that we value as a school division. In my view, it is elevating it is promoting it. It's enhance. It is giving it a bigger impact. So that's why I brought this item forward.
Obviously, you know, the Current F PAC has 13 members. We we can't logistically and 13 more bodies to a standing for committee that currently only has 5 bodies on to it. So
that's the logic behind going to 3 members that's a very practical logistical concern. This proposal. And if it
passes, you know, my plan is chair of Capital facility, cap of Planning and Development Committee is to clear the agenda for the next DC meeting have a meeting with F pack. Walked him through the them
through and it continued to explain this item and then say all the work that you're doing, how do we work with you to get this right onto CPD? See, get right into our
staffs, hands. Get right into the hands of the people and gate House. They can help make all of that work. A reality. And a reality, not nebulous,
but are very practical reality right now. So we can get those expert that seat at the table. So with that, I will I will stop talking. I'm looking for the conversation. Assessment
Hazard. Would you like to speak to second? Yes, please. Just briefly for some, I packed full hard work over the years and because of the hard work in the advocacy, the
expertise fact has brought. >> To our work around facilities I actually think this is the time to elevate their work, to lift them up.
In 2, our actual board committee structure for those who aren't as aware in the community, we have to set the committee structures. We have advisory committees where we have community members who are
appointed by the board. Also, community members organizations on our advisory committees. Those committees meet usually once a month they provide good report at the end of the year and they advise us
that report is not finding there's no voting for advisory committee members into the Ford's work. I served on one for 8 years. So I understand very intimately the amount of work and can community input
expertise in time and effort that goes into those reports. I helped write many of them when I sort of the csd so really do understand the value that our committees bring, then we have board committees
which actually are comprised of board members. Our audit committee. Is that a part of exact example of what we're trying to do with the expertise on FC One F pack.
Our audit committee has board members and community members on there and jointly together. We review the information from our audit auditor general and make recommendations together
and actually elevates our community members too. level that our advisory committees aren't there. And that's what we're trying to do here with CPD. See an AF Pak recognizing the expertise and the value
that the people, fact, bring. We're trying to elevate them to the table with us at CPD we can jointly address the issues around facilities and have the conversations. So I actually
look at this is recognition of the value, the work fact does in way to try to take it to the next level. So I am grateful for village,
diligence and hard work of my colleague, Mr. McDaniel in getting us to this point and I look forward to supporting this motion. But I do think. You know, it is it's all change is always hard. But
this change, I believe, is to make the work even more important in elevating the stature of the people who are on for the community. Thank you. Sizemore Heizer. I call on Mr. Dunn from Ocean.
>> I move to postpone the main motion indefinitely. Is there a second? Second Dr, Anderson motion to postpone indefinitely has been moved.
And second it is and is debatable, Mr. Dunn, would you like to speak your motion? Yes. There's a process question here. And then there's a substantial
question. So let me speak to process first. >> Committee has existed since 2010. This committee consists
of 12, 13 actually dedicated community members who have dedicated countless hours. To serving this community, consist of parents with kids
in the school system. They have had countless recommendations adopted by the school division over time. Saving taxpayers, tens of millions of dollars making our
facilities. World class helping U.S. day in day out. They were never consulted. They were never consulted for for even a single minute provided an opportunity to
consult about this motion that seeks their dissolution. To the extent that there are concerns. facts, performance. let's have a conversation
pack. It's so disrespectful to rush to abolish and group that is dedicated so much time provide some much benefit. And so I'm bringing this motion
because I don't think we're at the point where we have all the information while appreciate that. My colleague, it ended in packed meeting for 20 minutes. There was no
discussion and the room at that time because there was an agenda Speaker. We need to have a discussion because or deliberative body. Absolute
obligation to our taxpayers is too not waste a free resource when it will require us to hire consultants that will perform probably badly as many
have recently. And at a cost of millions of dollars. So I am bringing this motion so we can have an informed. Conversation. Both among board members and with pack and
hopefully come to a compromise that resolve any concerns. Strengthens AF Pak and unable to it to continue serving its essential function. Doctors you like to speak your second.
>> Yes, please. I like to read this little excerpt where FOX County Public Schools has the good fortune to have many persons willing to volunteer their time and services. And I
was schools and all school funds sponsored activities. And whereas every school, whether through formal and formal partnerships counts among its volunteers, those who give generously of their
time to improve the academic culture and the environment of our schools, especially through tutoring, mentoring advisory program, cetera.
That's what we said in January of 2025. About volunteers. And current. What I'm hearing is that we want to elevate. >> The group of
>> pack into a better position. That seems to be an unwanted from ocean because we've heard from them this evening and I think 2 things can still be too. At the same
time has a purpose and some of the less some of the language that was provided regarding why this is necessary said it is working with that coordination. Well, that is
the role of the F packed liaison from the board that the work is it's disjointed failure to communicate. I'm sorry, not parents community
that it's not. It's not well guided the board guides the work of Pak and the beauty of it is they able to take a task that we deem to be important
and go into it and definitely using all of their expertise. We have fanshawe who we hired not once Dr Reid but twice. Wasn't Neft pack member for
years. That's level of expertise that we get from that group. But I still believe 2 things can still be true. We can packed continue
to do that to work using that level of expertise that they gladly give to us for free. And we could bring whomever we want him to CP BC, has that
three-member panel as Mister McDaniel explained, it doesn't have to be one or the other because they can have different functions. They generally related. Absolutely.
But the reason why the F packed committee wanting as it as it does Israeli so helpful is because they can take a task and really spend the time to go and DEP in a way that we
cannot. It really comes across as if we're silence in community voice. We have people who stood in front of us. Begging us to let us to let us help to let them help
us. I'm blight. Discombobulated over that. Where else that we have people of great levels of expertise
and talents. Professionals begging to help us. And we're saying no, and we continue to say we're elevating you. They don't want it. They don't want that elevation. Minimally. We
need to have more conversation to build some understanding to come up with the plan. C I do not think this is a decision that has to be made this night. Thank you, Dr.
Anderson. Mister Mcilvaine. So I think helpful to take a step back in review. The history of CPD CDC and a back. >> And certainly mister
Minutes better place to do this to me. But I will take a crack at it when it was created. It was, as we've discussed tonight to bring together an expert group to
provide guidance on our facilities. The board of that time no longer had facilities committee and it devolving that power to the citizens, which I think was admirable
and the CDC was created not facilities committee, but as a committee merely established to appoint members to f pack and oversee the work of f pack. That mission has been
lost and CDC is is no longer serving that original purpose. I've facts work. over the years I was a liaison to the
committee for about 4 years from 2012 to 2016 satin hours of the meetings. And I've seen. Continuous improvement in the work. As we discussed
at meeting the other night there now producing memos that have been produced, actionable guidance that we took action on this past year under Mr.
leadership of CDC. My View is that you don't celebrate something by decimating it and to at the dais that. We're
going to speak with AF Pak about this. This motion after we pass it is is putting the cart before the horse. And I said this at the meeting on
Tuesday night and I'll say it Thank to the members of that back. All of our advisory committee. Meet committees do incredible work and a
voluntary basis pack more than others. You have retreats. You engage with all sorts of staff and different departments and you bring us, as I said, actionable guidance and it's
very much appreciated. Thank you for your service, which I hope continues on f pack for years to come. >> Thank you. I'm I'm going
put the motion motion to postpone. Thank you, for putting up that the motion I do not. I do not doubt he to
you. I need tents behind. Mr County and for pretty much vision of motion to restructure what's up DC. But
I think first all, food has not been. Add creep, briefed. And a chance to discuss about stumbled membership. Couple Tabor or work session. Now
he's one from warning for country. I only the Cooper, the board members, Mr. Could be mentioned at next meeting
and Tuesday night because appointee, extended invitation and coming this up to conversation. And I was you was it was it quite apparent.
The members who were in attendance having a conversation. We're frustrated about in that cold and could come to the UK shun between
April the members board. Lets see PDC pack member should even that pet and particularly shoot. >> As a long time he scored
with a member. I always value. You can pilot years. And while we need to keep time and tell you and first too, plus to
shot. I think we do. Cool to see. Dan, opportunity to seeking to have for communication and communication and composition
with less, you to 40 you push polling this for few weeks. You can always bring it You know, Mister McCAnn having had
having the conversation for us pass. Kai was served our school system, again. She wants to be king, finite,
essential. Thank you, Mr. Moon. >> Seeing no others. I will call for a vote to postpone indefinitely. All those in
favor Mr. McElveen, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon. Lady. And Dr Anderson. All those opposed, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Missy
John coming Mystic's it Sizemore Heizer and myself. Will the clerk please read the vote? 5, 6, the motion fails.
I call Mr. Done for an amendment. >> I move to replace the language of the motion in its entirety with the following language that the end the
structure of AF Pak to enable each school board member to directly appoint a representative for renewable one-year turns in order to ensure that the school board
continues to have access to F PAX World class expertise at no cost to taxpayers. I further move that relevant language in the strategic governance Manual policy. 17,
10 and community Advisory Committee operating manual be amended to effectuate the language of this motion. Is there a second second Mr. McElveen. Margin. Would you
like to speak to your motion? >> With a 41 year renovation Q and a 400 million dollar infrastructure backlog now is not the time to dissolve the committee that advises the school board and facilities,
management and construction issues narrowing AF Pak submission by restructuring the committee from 13 members to 3 on CDC or is all done more limited advice in a time
when Fcps has faced with major facilities, challenges and limited capital improvement resources. The school board has benefited significantly from the free advice provided fact, members an F packs work
has informed Fcps facility staff as they manage 28 million square feet of building space. Restructuring. AF Pak is fiscally irresponsible. Pack members provide free expertise that
would otherwise cost fcps millions of dollars in consulting fees. Pak members understand Fcps and care about the school divisions, success in ways that outside
consultants don't because they have a stake in the system. These are parents with kids in our schools, their community members who are invested in our success. Pak can also help
fcps avoid costly mistakes. Fact members have diverse expertise that provide significant value fact members come from diverse professional backgrounds allowing Fcps to
benefit from a broad set of expertise nearing 13 to 3. You have a much smaller set of expertise. Moreover, if you add them to see PDC, you're going to be asking them
facilities, questions on the spot and the fact members have stated affirmatively they will not know the answers. They'll have to go into research. Hence the purpose of AF Pak as an in-house think tank. Thank
thank that operates at no cost to taxpayers Fcps this facility. Challenges are multifaceted require a variety of perspectives. Pak serves a critical research in translation function because
many of the issues that packed discusses are highly technical and far too complex. First up, DC and school board members have no background in facilities, educational
specifications, virtual power plants, new construction, methodology, these are all issues that school board members would decline to discuss ended in the most recent CDC meeting. Fact
conduct in-depth research on very technical topics. Including public private partnerships, new construction approaches asset management and renovation. Queues. That is critical at a time when
we're in the process of facilities, condition assessment to inform the development of a new renovation. Que and fact provides access to industry networks and best practices from the private sector. We
don't have any other resource that provides us that same resource network industry, state-of-the-art knowledge for free for free fact. Members have connection to those industry networks because they
have day jobs. They work in the private sector and Ashley Fcps as a public entity simply does not for all of these reasons. It is the height of
irresponsibility. Light of foolishness, frankly, to abolish vital resource fcps as we face the greatest challenge in terms of facilities, management and a generation.
Thank you, Mr. Dunn, Mr. McLean, would you expect your second? No, thanks. Thank you. Board members who do not wish
to speak, please turn their lights. Dr. Anderson. Yes, thank you. One of the other things that I want to share and Mister Dunn I think a
wonderful job really articulating. >> Many of the things the reason why. That something
happened. The reason why it's important to also have the regional representation currently exist. It's because it's like us in the boundary process. We know the nuances about area and we bring that
into the conversation. And they will also bring the expertise as well as the new once knowledge of the areas we can restructure their work. We have fully in charge of that.
This is this is just so disrespectful. I'm really struggling with sitting year it and saying that this is for your own good. Nothing has ever work for me and my life.
When Somebodys telling me what is for my own good but not listening to what I'm saying that I want. It is so high handed to think that we are going this is for your own good. We are promoting you.
I'm just really struggling with that. If we really value these individuals, as we have said in the past, as you we have said tonight, let's pause
and have a conversation. Again. I cannot stress enough. I don't think this night is the night. What we have to make this decision. We lose nothing. We have no deadline pending. Let's actually show them the respect. The
conversation by delaying this whole thing. Mystic Cent. I
was not going to make comments on this, but Mr. Dunn, I mean, I don't think most of us a foolish, maybe maybe I am. I'm uage. Actually. But I
would say original chart of its acb DCF back and I on CBC one year. I didn't see much purpose of CPC alone itself. I was also an audit committee of the same time. And I did see
that community members being on the same table less some making warts like warning on and they were not installed
spot. just like us. you had space that that place at the table seemed but Cbdc. I didn't see that. I kind of worked on his independent way.
And CDC was independently working giving direction to F back. I wonder. As a busy professional has to go for 7 o'clock CBC meeting. I still
think sometime that why they're not many people here will get 4 from the community and get actually discussed things with us and make. And with us. Anyhow. So I want to
simplify things. This is just my style of working. I support some defecation, less bureaucracy. More feedback and direct engagement. And I think this is a step in that
direction, right direction. Change is hard. It's difficult. I appreciate all the volunteers fact, for supporting all these years. I on advisory committee before I
got a school board, too. I have volunteered on my life. I know how much means to volunteer for someone and I appreciate all that. But this
this point, I think the should just continue farmer and and make it is a comprehensive cbdc growth. does. You know it's community members at the
table. Thank you. Thank Marks Mr. Dunford go back. If the concern is missing alignment having direct appointment of
AF Pak representatives by school board members for a new renewable one-year terms, which would match how we appoint. >> Every other advisory committee with the chief that alignment connection. Let me talk about what message we are
sending to the community and the last 12 months we have eliminated. This will be the 3rd advisory committee and 12 months. HR advisory Committee,
the Family Life Education Advisory Committee. And now this. What's next? Are we clearing war on public engagement? Are we declare war on the community? Do we not
care what our community actually things anymore? >> Who are we so self satisfied that we don't want to listen to the public when the public, especially on very
specialized set of expertise, has more knowledge, more skills than we do. What message are we sending and why are we sending this message? There's a pattern here. It's
not a one-off. And so I asked what's next. Are we going to go to the statutory minimum as some elected officials? Half? I don't think that's the right direction. I don't think
that's the right message. We have one most highly educated populations in the world. We can benefit from engaging in more, bringing them in more and benefiting from their expertise and their
willingness to do so at no cost to the taxpayer. I don't want more bad consultants. We've had so many botched consultants in the last 12 months. Costing millions of
dollars. We just can't keep going down that road. Those consultants are hired guns. They don't have the public service motivation like the citizens in this county. Do the parents with kids in the
system do? Why are we doing this so quickly? What's the rush? What's the rush? What's the upside of abolishing this committee tonight without having a single conversation
with the committee members who have dedicated so much time. Why are we manifesting such disrespect to the community? Thank you, Mr. Dunn. Misty
John coming. >> It was not going to speak I want to say that my background is family engagement. I was a family engagement representative for 26 years. I
also want to say that sometimes there's misrepresentations. The advisory committee for employment had to be disbanded because of collective
bargaining. here are aware of that. We spoke with all the members. We appreciated what they what they were bringing to the table. Things changed and that had to change family
life, education. There were other factors involved because of that change. This was not disrespect. >> Times change. We need new committees. We need committees advisory committees on
technology. Also want to clarify that. Some people think that I don't have a member on the committee because I knew that was going to be disbanded. I will tell you that I have put out. Fliers to get a member. I have
reached out to different people and light district to try to get members and the qualifications that are required that has no one that that has stepped up to the plate. I know that other
members on this committee have that same issue. This is a way to maximize and be efficient with the members that do you have that expertise, but not everybody has the ability to
put someone up for that because there are people that are not taking that up. I want to clarify that. The reason I don't have a member on the committee is because I have not found someone to step up to the plate with the
qualifications that are required. And that is one of the few committees that requires very specific qualifications, which goes to say that you are engaging of specific people and not other
people. Okay, because I know there are other people like could be on that committee that may not have those qualifications on paper. I know that there are some members on that committee that don't have those qualifications on paper and actually are better committee
members. So I just want to make clear that there's a lot of hyperbole point on here and it's disingenuous. We are trying to be efficient and effective and public
engagement is critical to me. It has been for the past 26 years, but we have to be thoughtful. We have to be conscientious. I appreciate the work every person that does any kind of committee and onto work. I have been a
member of these committees. But at the same time, we have to be realistic about what the reality is. We're trying to make this better. We are not trying to disrespect anybody.
We are trying to elevate and yes, change is difficult whether it's for the good or maybe not for the good that this is something that is going to elevate what you and
that cannot be clear. And information has been out 30 opportunity for you guys to respond has been out there. There was no responses. That's also not being talked about. This information was also out there. And until this week,
one board member brought up things when way ahead of the time this board member was aware of it. So let's be realistic here. >> Thank you. Miss engine coming. Dr. Anderson, she want
to go back. >> Yes, just very quickly. I was hoping if you want wouldn't mind Misovic Daniel. How would this impact the plan if we were to not vote on this
this evening? The planet you propose? Mark Daniel, you can answer. I don't understand the question. I mean, we've already decided that we're not
it so it's not being delayed. No, I'm just asking what would be the impact if we delay Yes, we would vote on the leader. I'm sorry. We would vote on it
later. Right? In terms of getting the new plan in place. Would it create some sort of hardship? 2 create this plan later because this is going to
be in place for the next school year. Correct? >> No, a long time. I 6 would be the rollover that Sunday. Again, 4/1/2026, which is in
the documents posted publicly. That would be the role of day. >> Seeing no others were going to go ahead and vote for the
amendment. All those in favor. McElveen Marden, Mr. Moon and Dr Anderson. All those opposed, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel. Misty John coming
this lady Mystic said Miss Sizemore Heizer and myself. Will the clerk please read the vote? The vote is for 7. The
motion fails. Icon, Mr. Done for an amendment. >> I move to amend the motion by striking the phrase 3 community members and insert the phrase 5 community members
and its place. I further move to amend the accompanying documents on the agenda item to effectuate this amendment. >> their second second Mr. McElveen, Mr. De Andrade like
to Speak Chairman Mont. >> I yes, when motion was first brought, I discussed with Mr. McDaniel, the possibility of increasing the
number of community members to a larger number. We discuss of that time. 45 members and I brought this amendment it is the will of the school board
to abolish AF Pak and move to a model and which >> we have community members. I believe 3 is simply too few given the vast range of
expertise that currently exists on F pack. Everything from environmental specialist Environmental Energy Management, Specialist Architects engineers,
construction folks. You know, that's just. To deal with 28 million square feet of building space, which is what we have in our portfolio today. That has a value of
nearly 10 billion dollars. We really a set of experts at the table so that CDC discussions can be informed by a broad
range of expertise I suggest that 3 is simply too few and you're not going to get the expected benefits of having those community members at the
table. So having 5 would allow a greater possibility. They all have the necessary expertise to fully informed Cpc's work and hence the school board's work. I also
want to note there was an e-mail sent from AF Pak to the school board on November. 11th. No one ever responded to now. So those questions about the motion tonight was never
responded to. Mr. McKinley, would you like to speak to your second? I have quick questions for the maker of the
original motion, which under the original proposal. >> How did you envision those 3 community members being appointed? Dan, you soon be as outlined in the document, see
appointed process Mears. The appointment process. >> The the appointment time on to the appointment process, the application process mirrors that of actually audit committee, which chair. So basically I took the audit
committee process. I put in the criteria for F pack, which is the current criteria. complication process for qualifications and kind of for lack of a better phrase,
Frankenstein. Those 2 together using audit committee as the logistical driver of the application process. Got it in. What is that application process consist of? Is are we
taking the same credentials that we expected that the current committee? >> Is there any sort of geographic representation in corporate? So no, there's no geographic representation. They rolled technically at large. They won't be full appointees of the full school
board instead of individual district or at large appointments. >> The professional qualification requirements was drawn from the existing or professional qualification
requirements on F packed down. There is going to be an amendment later which happy to support to expand. That stipulate the professional qualification requirements. More. But currently the documents that's just the way it sounds like. And under the
current process, each board member chooses their own appointee. We it spread member recommends appointees to CPD
C-four for appointment. >> And then CPPCC makes that decision. But how would that work in this process would would our board members and get his wish to be identical? So what would happen is we
would put out a call for applications. The applications would come and they will be vetted by staff. Again, same thing that the audit committee does be vetted by staff and staff would bring. >> The list of people to meet
the technical qualifications to CPD CCPD see would review those applications and they recommend to the full board for approval. The 3 members that would take the seat on CPD. the full board would have
final say who actually sits on CDC. Okay. Thank you from these clarifications. I appreciate the conversation.
>> my major concern for me as is Mr. Dunn has mentioned is this takes away the geographic representation from around the county. The unique thing about
practice. It also has a Fairfax City representative. Again, I think having that that breadth of knowledge and geographic diversity is as So
I think. More than 3 members would be. Thank you, Mr. Echoing misses were hazard. Thank you. I'm not opposed to
expanding the number of members. I agree with adding, you know, having more space for adding expertise. >> However, I have a question regarding this I don't if I can turn make a motion. But
are you may I? Absolutely. Are you anticipating that the 5 community members would have an equal vote to their 4 board members on there? Right now.
We have. >> CPD representative of the City of Fairfax School board Caroline pitches and there are matters regarding fcps governance that representative of city for a fact doesn't get
a vote. And so I believe I would have to defer to my colleague Mr. Mckelvie new has the audit committee, which is the current model for Mr. McDaniels proposal to understand whether there are
situations in which the citizen members can essentially overrule the school board members. But I believe if you but together and the bylaws and the strategic governance manual.
How those community members would vote, how their votes would be weighted and for colluding their votes from ever overriding the school board members that can accomplished without having to
worry. Just greater numbers of school board members, committee members so they can be worked out and bylaws and Why? >> I appreciate that. That was reason brought this up because of the audit committee. There aren't as many community
members board members is to community members for this very reason having served on the audit committee for a couple years. I think 3 to think you having served for a
couple years my previous term for this reason because the difference in of the reasons this elevates our community members is at CPD C votes on things to send to the board and votes on issues directly
for the Fords. When you add 5 members. Including this pitches, you are adding the community out weighing the board members. Now I would feel more comfortable this
motion it had in their specifically the waiting votes, but it doesn't. So I I put my colleagues are we and I've not had a phone call about this. I didn't. I'm not
sure what your thoughts are. That's discussing it here. But I'm not so comfortable. Creating a new structure that doesn't exist on any of our
other committees. And I don't think we can amend this here. But that is my concern is adding more community members, then board members on any committee. You can amend it
here actually, you can. You can offer an amendment on off an amendment to say that we would have 5 community members whose votes would count. That's half potentially. So
does outweigh the board members? Yes. So you 2.5 and we're going to take a brief recess to 3 pieces figure out
the number. But yeah, I mean,
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call on Miss Sizemore Heizer for a secondary amendment. >> I ask unanimous consent to
amend the amendment by inserting the fallen language after the phrase, quote in its place and quote, I for the direct cbdc to create awaiting system for CPC voting such that a community member does
not outweigh a school board member vote of the committee. So we built in here. >> Thank you. Miss Sizemore Heizer. Do we have a second
second Mr. Dunn. Without objection Anderson. Since its with unanimous consent. We don't need a second. Seeing no
objection. We will go ahead and adjust. The amendment to include that language. So now we're back to discussing the
new amended amended. Amendment. Marden for go back.
Terry with Drummond. Go back. Thank you so much. Seeing no others will go ahead and vote. >> Absence. I just wanted a little bit of clarification.
Can you share again what this is going to accomplish? I think I may have missed it. Recess for Hazard. We don't
have any school board committee's vote on things to back to school board. It's it's a different than our committees. >> Advisory committees and we don't have any school board committee that has community members in greater numbers and
school board members. So the purpose is to make sure community members votes do not outweigh the vote of the school board member on our audit committee really have to community members. So, you
know, instead of trying to figure out at the Dias what exactly that waiting system looks like. I'm just asking CPD C to come up with that waiting system. Come back to the board. So is the waiting system still going to be
comprising of the 5 members that still the 5 members? just a waiting system for the vote. Got it. Thank you. >> Thank you. Seeing no others will go ahead and call for a
vote on the amendment. That's on the screen. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. McElveen Miss Saint John, Cutting this Lady
Mystic's. It must Sizemore Heizer Marden Mr. Moon Dr Anderson and myself. That is unanimous from board members. I call on margin for an amendment.
>> I move to amend the subsection E of the criteria section and new appendix al of the strategic Governance manual by striking the freeze.
Be knowledgeable about fcps facilities, policies and procedures, building construction and management and capital financing. End quote and inserting the phrase, quote, be
knowledgeable about fcps facilities, policies and procedures and be an expert and architecture construction engineering facilities, management and capital financing, permitting and
procurement land use planning and development or related subjects and its place. >> Thank you. Is there a second second, Mr. McCAnn for Mister McNamee, margin. Would
you expect your amendment? Yes. Thank you briefly and designing this amendment. I looked at the current application to become a member
of pack. And I closely mirrored the language for the topics that we look for and and potential county community members to become a member of
F back because during the discussion there's been discussion about AF Pak is a separate organization, but there's been assertion FAC
members are unqualified or don't have the right expertise. It's simply to have them at the same table as school board members and CDC. In addition, I wanted to
provide flexibility because it was correctly observed earlier this evening that sometimes. One or more members of fact on Nestle meet some of these criteria. So the last phrase
or related subjects provides kind of a catch-all that someone who has expertise, for example, in school boundaries might be well positioned to become a member of one of the
community member spots on CDC or someone and topics such as energy management, which historically might not have been considered relevant to
facilities, but with growth in solar rooftop and also virtual power plants and related subjects that might now be relevant to facilities management where, as in
previous years and decades it was not. So the goal is to be expansive to make sure that CPD see has the discretion to bring on board the necessary
expertise at the right time to inform the school board member deliberations on Cbdc. Thank you. Marketing. Would you
expect your second? No. Sizemore Heizer. I'm pretty the answer to this for my lawyer payments to clarify. You're looking for or for
between all the sudden and make sure they don't expert in all of these things. >> Yes, by having or before related subjects means all of them haven't. Well, that's what I wanted to make because
I've seen it both ways. I just wanted to clarify guys in the public before trying. It is an expert in all these areas. I appreciate that as as a former law clerk for lot of judicial
opinions, I and as the son of being each I use language very carefully. Thank you. Dr. Anderson. Yes, very quickly. I
I apologize. I failed to do this earlier. >> But my colleague asked me to read this. And so here goes from my understanding, committee members do not feel that I'm sorry at the CDC
meeting I committed to supporting a process to retire Pak that must include respect and gratitude towards committee members. From my understanding committee members do not feel that this has happened. This pains me as
they have been dedicated volunteers just as our appointees of H R E C for which we aim to retire them with respect and gratitude I
will not be president personal virtually for the regular meeting. If I were, I would express my interest and delaying any action regarding the committee until the transition conversations could be had a month. school board.
This is what this mayor and asked me to lead on her behalf because she wanted to communicate that to you all. Thank you, Doctor Anderson.
Okay, seeing none others. We will take a vote for the amendment that is on the screen. >> All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Mr. McElveen Miss Saint John
coming mislead the Mystics Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson and myself. That is unanimous board members. Okay. Now we're gonna go back to the main motion as
amended, which is on the screen. I am going to take a tiny, tiny turn and then we'll vote. I just want to say that
I I support this because honestly, I've been listening hard when I've had some community members on this particular committee. Talk to me about the fact that charge has changed so significantly
since the when the committee was started. And so I've really listens a lot. And as we in turn the boundary or as we're in the middle of the boundary work that we're
doing. Really had shifted quite a bit. And what I don't think anyone here is suggesting that AF Pak isn't hugely important and the community members and the work
that they've done. Art isn't hugely important to the work that we do. This was more about making sure that we could be more agile aisle with the actual feedback. And no
one is expecting anyone on the spot to be able to answer a question. That's not the intention. We're not put in those positions either. And so I just want to first thank you
all. I'm sorry that the process didn't go as smoothly this is a hard thing to kind of figure out because you guys are our committee. And so we need to be able to utilize the
folks on the committee and the way that makes the most sense for the committee in for the board. And that's a hard that's a hard line to to kind of figure out what the correct order of things. But I'm sorry
that we got wrong here. So we will do everything that we can to ensure. And I look forward to hearing about how you guys are consulted in terms of talking about the integration
that's going to hopefully happen here. So I looking forward to the to what the next. Phase of all of this is particularly as we move into
the next adventure with the facilities planning and the fun. So thank you guys. Really so much for all the work that you've done for us, OK? So we
have a few others Sizemore Heizer. It says that he could scrolls. They can see the rest of it on the screen. can see the amount we just voted on
stuff. You don't mind. >> Thank Thank you. Mr. Dunn.
>> Clarification. I don't see the amendment that we vote on to direct the PDC to do that. Should that be part of this main motion or something different? >> So it's embedded in the amendment, the Second
Amendment. So we'll have it the way it was done. It was it was amending the Second Amendment. The so wasn't in
bed. It in the main. Motion, but we can make sure that we will have a as part of the minutes. So that it's there.
>> Madam Clerk, point of order. I appreciate what the clerk is. Explaining. Perhaps
make it clear. The other amendments were not part of the actual text of the amendment. And so you wouldn't see it reflected there. But
the motion could have and perhaps the parliamentarian can tell me if I'm wrong, it could have something up there. says, you know, after the
initials of folks we could list the other amendments on screen and indicate that we are voting on that package together. Correct.
>> So that we have the it's hard because Mr. Jackson, if you could highlighted right before that, I further we have the as amended to encompass all of that because we've got
multiple things that are being amended to Mr. Fishes Point we've got the strategic governance manual that's being amended. We've got community opera. Madam Clerk, what I would. >> What I would recommend is
that we put another I further move that the school board grant. And so can we just put it at the end that says, I further move that we will send. I understand what
saying, but I think board members will feel more comfortable if we can go ahead and fix the language here. So we're going to take another very, very short. >> 5 minutes to get it. We're
not getting up. We everybody just if the board is willing to do it unanimous consent, we can just add it to the end. If that is the request, let's do
that. Without objection. Take this sentence that talks about taking. How to incorporate the
5 members. And we will put that at the end of the motion. We'll ask the clerk that.
Everybody stay put for just a
second.
The information second part of the amendment has now been added to the bottom of the amended motion. So going to now go ahead. And both
still in the middle of my oh, I'm sorry. >> I I appreciate sometimes watching how the sausage gets
made. You know, is is not fun. And it also involves a lot of recess, which I think elementary school students would enjoy multiple recesses in the day. I just want to go
back to what doctor Anderson said, which is one of the 2 people went to school board members originally sponsored, moved the CDC to cause this
motion to be before the board tonight as Ed is advocating for a delay. And I think that again. Shows that. There should have been a
conversation. And so it's unfortunate that tonight we witness the end FAC but I will be supporting the motion as as amended. Thank you. Thank you,
Mr. Dunn. Seeing no others. We are going to vote for the amended mean motion. That is on the screen. >> All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel missing
John coming Levy Mystic's it Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunn. And myself, all those opposed. Mr. McElveen. Mr. Moon and Dr
Anderson, will the clerk please read the vote? Vote is 8, 3. The motion carries.
Thank you. I call on Mr. Done for a fallen.
>> I move that Division Council provide a written legal opinion to the board on the potential roles, responsibilities and restrictions of community members serving on C P D C before any changes are made to
its structure. Is there a second second point of order? Perhaps the parliamentarian can oblige mean we just voted
on a change to the structure. How does that work? The structure has changed effectively. I don't think the structural change until we
come up with a proposal for the weighting of votes. And has also just returned. 25 substantively UFO members made a point of order. The chair
should rule on whether that means that the motion not an order and >> you can proceed either accepting the ruling for
appealing. So it's it's judgment call. >> I will sustain or I will. I
agree that the with the point of order. So we're going to go ahead and we will hold on the phone. So what will table to fallen? Thank you. Agenda
item. 7.0 one performance review. Human resources deal for 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, strategic plan gulls and
adherence to a set of 13 executive limitations found on pages 14 through 31 of the board's strategic governance manual. Thus, the superintendent provides annual monitoring reports to the
board for each executive limitation. The board then votes on whether or not the per whether the provided report is in compliance or if corrective action is needed. Colin Dr Reid for monitoring
report on executive limitation for human Resources. >> Thank you, Madam Chair and good evening. Members of the board and public tonight I will be presenting deal for which discusses human
resources here in Fairfax County. The school board executive limitation for is shown on this slide. And at the time of this report to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. We have gathered information, evidence that I believe supports compliance with the board's executive limitation associated with this topic. And I would like to share some
of the highlights tonight for those watching from home. The full report is attached to board docs. There are 5 areas of executive limitation for
and on the slide. We see areas one and 2. And on this slide, the remaining items are shown and obviously these are 3, 4, 5, Tonight. share some
highlights within this executive limitation to include selected new evidence, updated evidence or newly added evidence. First, I'd
like to highlight some updates to our recruitment and retention efforts. before I go any further, I would like to recognize that our chief HR Officer William Solomon is
here as well as a number of our HR staff. If you want to waive in the that's an intrepid group worked extraordinarily hard since our
last report. So the annual instructional hiring calendars been accelerated in various ways which has contributed to recruitment and retention of our Fairfax County staff. I
think some positives we've seen or that our staffing sheets were provided to principals nearly 3 weeks earlier than in prior years. And that's important because
we know the sooner we're out hiring candidates for the future year, the better additionally, the transfer deadline was moved from June one to the beginning of April, which therefore stabilize
staffing earlier in the season. We significantly increased overall recruitment activity for the 24 25 period holding 2 job fairs a month
between January and the end of May 2025, we also hosted a federal worker and contractor Information Fair in February of 2025. for many of our neighbors and community
members in Fairfax County, who are federal workers face layoffs, recruitment teams also created targeted advertising in March of 2025.
To breakout sessions for federal workers. A traditional fcps job fairs. Finally, we're pleased to see and really to know that our employee
retention rate has surpassed 90% for 2 consecutive years, which is higher than our pre-pandemic retention rates. So I think that's a real vote
of confidence Board u N. Our HR department and all the support you as an elected school board also provide for staff. With regard to our hiring practices beginning in
March 2025 HR implemented a standardized job offer process in this process provided standardize formal written job office via e-mail to applicants that actually
included draft salary and description of benefits and had our candidates accepting offers to a standard process. Also, these job offers provide documentation for individuals
who are seeking to rent or purchase a home as well as for other income guaranteed requirements starting last spring of 2025. our HR transportation teams also
began working together in a much more collaborative approach to develop a one-stop shop that expedited hiring for transportation staff, Mr. Mueller because here chief operating officer who
collaborated with Mr. Solomon and their teams work together to make sure the candidates could prequalified for hiring by completing many of their screening activities, including taking their
physicals via partnership with NOVA Health systems. Strategic initiatives such as this resulted in a 50% improvement in filling beginning of the
year. Transportation vacancies in Fy 25, we started with 121 vacancies fy. 26 only 65 vacancies. So between July one
and 9/30/2025. There are over 500 applicants for bus drivers and nearly 140 of been hired and placed in routes during that time. HR is also introduced the managers road
map to onboarding operational employees this past August. This guide provides leaders with a clear strategic framework for supporting new hires, an outlines key roles and responsibilities
highlights best practices, including practical tools, such as checklists and has time lines for covering the first week through the first year. We have new information
as it relates to onboarding fcps and actually of worked very hard to cut the average amount of time for onboarding, which is decreased in recent years as shown in the slide.
And this was a important data point having on from 46 taste on board in August of 24 to 24 days by June through August of
2025. In this is a key performance indicator that our human resources department can be very proud of. The anchor induction program is a Division Wide initiative that
Standardizes the onboarding in support of administrative assistance as well. So this is a new program. It began this year for school-based administrative assistance with expansion to Central Office,
Administrative Assistance Plan for next school year. So seeing a theme in our HR department around really working hard develop systems
for very important HR rules. Several new resources are also in place. To support our employees on the next slide will be able fix COVID. HR has
released a new quick reference guide to provide a clear overview of key services functions and contacts across each our offices. And this is important so that employees and our staff know who to
contact when they need assistance or support. We've also published our first ever Division White Employee handbook. And this comprehensive resource
provides guidance for new and veteran employees that helps staff better understand their responsibilities and easily access. Key information. One
of the key attributes as well that we created after corrective action memo last year with a chip with executive limitation force. We now have essentially created
handbook for athletic coaches, which is being developed to include a clickable fcps policies and regulations as well as opportunities for schools to include their own
site, face procedures. With provided updates to teacher evaluation materials. Revising the teacher indicators used to evaluate standards. 1, 3, 5, and supporting professional
growth within the fcps instructional framework. Also modernize the receives for instructional resource professionals for the first
time since 2014. So there's a lot of detail work. That is an obvious, I think at first glance. I'm really proud of the team for working on
sustainable systems that will generate long-term gains. We have just a few more updates tonight. First, we've leveraged the Guardian platform to support uniform
and consistent application of Vhsl transfer rules. this is a big move from the prior year. I want to recognize Tom Horne who's here and Tom Hardy him.
Thank you. Our executive director of Athletics and activities and Thomas been absolutely instrumental in establishing a division little DOT Division level document
collection and processing platform for all transfers within the division that have the H implications. Also, this ensures a first level of
athletic eligibility review for all transfer students at the division level, which previously had only been done at the school level. So this is an extra level of review
we've put into place this fall for the first time and there's also a compliance oversight for all transfer eligibility request that's provided by Mr. Horne's office and we did
attached a document that had data for this year. So I don't know if you have access post that. take a moment to share
that with you. It's the board and I know the first thing I'm gonna get asked is what how does this compare to prior years? And we don't know because we've never done it
centrally before. And the data has always been kept at school levels and it's not. Collectible at this point. But here is thank you, Kevin. This
is the new process. And just to share the data on this, we've had 650 cases process to date. You can see in June of
2025, they're probably fewer process to beginning of a particular season. There are more processed. So these are being tracked monthly and
centrally reviewed by Mister Horne's Office. So thank you, Kevin. We can go back to the power point. We also have a few updates around new
teachers. We have a beginning. Teacher support provider and this is an optional layer of support for locally licensed teachers in their first year. These grant funded positions
are experienced. Former fcps teachers more available. Do engage in coaching cycles, specifically focused on classroom management with both with general education,
locally licensed teachers and we had a summer internship program designed to invest in the division's future workforce by supporting current fcps high school students and graduates who are
enrolled in post-secondary education programs this past summer. We had 20 enterance participate in the 6 week program for the first time. And it was a really exciting
time to get to meet some of these young people. And I think there's nothing more magical. And the inspiring in a contagious way. Then when
you see the excitement and passion for young people who are interested and education rolls be they an H R. Or business or the classroom or
procurement of the warehouse. It's just really exciting to see people excited about a career in fcps and supporting our important mission driven work. So thank you. Madam
Chair. This concludes tonight's presentation of executive imitation. Number 4.
Thank you. Doctor Reed. I call on. >> John coming from Ocean. I
move the school school board finds that the superintendent is in compliance with executive limitation. Number 4 human resources. I further move that the school board
approves. The monitoring report based on the superintendent's reasonable interpretation of executive limitation for human resources as outlined in the strategic governance Manual. Is their
second. Dr. Anderson. Misty John coming, would you like to speak your motion? Yes, I know that we have seen a lot of
great changes going on in HR and I as some of that visit schools and talks to our employees. I know that they have felt the difference in that I think is really the testament of the work being done. I want thank you, Mr.
Solomon, for doing that work. I love the fact that we're also providing internships, which is innovative idea. getting our community students
involved. So I really want to think. That our HR office has been doing all of the that are sitting back there. Thank you. I sometimes it's a thankless work, but it's important word
because in one way or another, you touch every employee. And I know that a lot of us have questions that we don't understand, including me sometimes going. What does
this mean? Work that is not may be seen by everyone, but it is critical. Said thank you for everything you do. Dr Inge
Do expect your second. Yes. Thank you for the presentation. I'm just going to jump in a little bit to a couple of questions that I'm hoping you can. >> The guide me a little bit.
The first part of this, he always speaks to the creation of a working environment and culture that is consistently outlined, you know, through a to D, you know, values
employees seeking staff and put cetera. The question is how what do you what measure is used to evaluate whether or not these things are occurring?
>> So I think I'm going ask Neil, to for the first start on that and then I will go to the actual document full of the measure we used.
>> So Dr, Anderson, I think a lot of that evidence was in prior year's report. So it wasn't necessarily highlighted in the presentation this evening. But I think some of the evidence included in there, Mr. Salmond may want to
build on this is some of the various ways that we have employee engagement going on throughout the system, different opportunities for employees to provide input on things that curriculum things
like our textbook adoptions, different ways that we're providing pathways for employees to provide feedback and information. Certainly Dr Reid has several opportunities
to engage with employees and regular setting. So I think there's different evidence throughout the report that provide some of that information. Certainly, mister, someone may want to
add. I shared that that is spot on. >> think we talk about the Stack meetings are. Which
continue on a regular cadence as well as play conversations. >> I think the various types of committees feedback loops.
>> like to dig in a little bit more. I definitely think that there's a lot of activities there. A lot of opportunities for people to give input that are presented by by you and your staff. There's a lot of
activities. But how do we evaluate whether or not these activities meeting the standards as written like, what are you using to evaluate or not? You are getting what you are looking for out of all
of the activities that are being provided. >> Well, I think one of the things we looked at was the retention rate because I think that in general, the more
engaged employees are the more that. >> They feel valued >> the more likely they are to stay. And since we're the first time, even since
Pre-pandemic Times said a 90% retention rate or better for 2 consecutive years. That would be a data point that would seem to indicate that. >> People employees are
feeling valued they would likely. Somewhere else. >> Yeah, that's true. They that's certainly could be an indicator or could be an indicator that, you know, jobs maybe scares. I guess I'm just
looking for something that's a little bit connected rather more of a conjecture one of the things that I saw you that could potentially speak to
that. That's why thinking you were going. >> On the 6 of the report where you're discussing the employee engagement survey.
Does that have questions that are aligned to what we're trying to accomplish and section one? >> We could check that out. Okay. Because I think that would be helpful because this engagement survey is it says
it's provided every 2 years. >> I also think there's an opportunity there to reconsider, especially if it's a line and your reporting on this every year for to be provided every year. And the
other clarity that I'm seeking. Is this engagement survey says it is administered through school employees. So only people who are in the
buildings have the opportunity to complete it or is it for everyone, including those in Will Oaks and a house? >> I don't administer it. So I'm not entirely sure Mr. Solomon, the engagement
surveys administered to everyone. Okay. So it's not just the principles >> can you also speak to the video, the school climate and
working conditions survey? How does that come to play to satisfy sections? One a through D.
>> I would have to check in on the connection there. Select those questions. So it may not be a match to that particular e O. >> Do we get the result, however, or do they just got
are sent to the DOT? that's a good question with this one. I will check into that and get
back to you, OK? Thank you. On Page 9. I think one of the things that you've outlined here was the expansion the tfa
program and I can't. Missed the opportunity to raise my objections to this because as I've talked about when the board voted to put this in place, these are individuals
who are not as prepared as most as we want our teachers to be in terms of they have a five-week program. And I know that there's some support provide throughout the year,
but it's a five-week program before we place them in front of neediest kids. We continue to say that we need to put our best teachers in front media's kids. I think this one's
counter to that. And so to me, I don't see this as when per se it might have been a win. If we're able to place them in places where our kids were not
has challenged, but being that we're placing them least what I consider to be the least prepared individuals in front of the most challenging title one kids that troubles me. And
I think that was at a time. Mystic's it. Dre. Thank you for the presentation because a
lot of work goes into HR of and size of the organization. We have a lot of work here and done meticulously people get
paid on time. And they happy to work and they're coming to work every David and the teaching students and working with a stir in any capacity. I have a question about the HR
for July. Know there was a lot of investment done in duty and more and more guys, ation of a child or of their V that that right now. >> So the project, we're still
working on that. That was a multi-year project in continues to be a multi-year project. And it's a collaborative one with our human resources department, our budget and finance
Department and our it departments. So we continue to monitor the progress of that work. And I think we're still
a couple years out from seeing that program rollout. That's something that's so important because it connects business finance. HR. Our core business services. Really so we're a
bit. Out still from that. But I can certainly we can provide an update in an upcoming Friday letter. >> And one thing very it stood
out for The CBA hate very high rate of filling the seat opens positions, but the bus drivers I know for longest time, I knew that we all those re looking for best Eilers and
the county. So just it's a few great progress in that direction. Due to see the very few positions on that on that front.
>> I also wanted to ask about the anchor program with somebody can talk a little bit about that. >> So that would be great. Is that something you would like to share a little more about
Mr. Solomon? >> Absolutely. So an administrative assistant position at a school I think everyone here would agree. One of the most critical positions that we have because you're administrative assistant is
really the right arm for a principal in for a leader. They're the ones who are making sure that the work advancing and moving forward in that everybody in the building housed with the need to really be successful. And
at the same time, one of the things that we were noticing was a level of distance for lack of a better word, wanting to make sure that are administered of assistance out were on board. It properly have the level of ning and
development but also had the level of community that they needed to be successful to solve common challenges and problem the practices and problems of practice. And once
again, really just the depth of the understanding that they need to achieve their goals to give you one when we had our last ministry of assistant, I'm eating through the anchor
program with about 80 administered of assistance for principles, one core part of a practice that they brought up was every day when they have substitute teachers come into the building. There were so many things that they needed
to coordinate and compile everything from teacher schedules to the bell schedule to where somebody to be. And that was a problem that really surface for us and was
helpful. So we were actually able to work together collaboratively and use AI and put together something in Google, Gemini so that the the so that schools can upload their information, their bill schedule and other things. So
that everything is ready to go for substitute teachers when they come in so that they have what they need. And so that I administered assistance are growing developing their skills have access to the
tools that they need have access to community also really feel like they're achieving and advancing in their profession. >> Thank you so much. And I like the use of generative AI
go. You mentioned I was also happy to see that the employee handbook has been ruled out. First time in the district. I was surprised to see that actually, because like I'm smart, positioned have him
play when books. I was one like we didn't have one that kind of surprised. But I'm glad that we have it here. First time. And lastly, let's
say the great of work with interns, 20 of the do you know, it's a great numbers start, but it possible to grow that number 2 more students? Next time can work with us.
It's a charge against team. >> We will absolutely take a look at what's possible. Okay. Thanks. >> But he's not saying is I've limited the number of because of the budget. I think the
team would love to expand it. And I've so we have to be. Budget-conscious. We're also, you know, we could find a partnership perhaps to support
larger numbers. Sizemore Heizer. >> Thank you. And I'm happy to support this stuff to read. I think I remember your first year the year that I was chair
and we were both sort of navigating year, you orientation to fcps together. I think every chairs meeting. We talked about the history. That's not yes. But one of the things you said that year was
that HR was one of your first priorities just to just some of the many it needs around consistency. And so what I see here is a lot of that good work. We talk a lot that year
about how long it takes on board, how people apply for jobs in applications to become a black hole for some people. And so to see some of the consistency brought me an
employee handbook, the evaluation process that you brought from play mean there's just so much in here that large-scale organizations, human resources should have.
And that you fraud at this year's. I just want to applaud that good work here that you're doing. And I appreciate the honesty about the internship program. It's it's many of things I think we would love to do and in better
budget times. And the but the retention rate. But you've also had a you talk a lot about the retention rate here. But I think what I hear when I go to school visit is that new teacher coaching program you
put in I think, is really help with retention rate of our new teachers to get them from you to experienced teachers. I did want ask a question, which is why I raise my life. You
mentioned in the work session just very briefly about a program that you're working with HR around workplace positive workplace programs
for some of our students in our step, Davis Pulley, maybe the new standard course offering so I'm wondering one if you could tell me a little bit more about that in 2, if
you're also looking to expand that to maybe partner with some of our new graduates. gone off that Cliff. Is they often college right to helping
recruit them for job opportunities? So that maybe didn't have this program in existence when they are in a CPS. >> Yes, ma'am. So in fact, we've talked a lot about that,
Mr. Solomon, Dr Ponce in particular and Doctor admits heard. Have been strategizing because we know their models out there to employer recently
graduated no divergence students have been in the step. Davis, a pulley programs or not who've graduated and still. You know, have that
trend us gifts and skills that we could benefit from is a division. we're looking at a variety of areas, be it in the warehouse. We have a lot of
interest and shelving books in the library's. There's a lot of interest and working either in Kitchens, cafeteria, supporting classrooms. There's you know, it's an open-ended
list. I know we met this morning with the possible community partner that's up on said want to name a mix that would be appropriate this morning. But you want to just comment. I know you're setting up a meeting. We had quite a
probably half-hour conversation this morning on just this topic with the community partner. >> bases as very promising I can on they made because its
tail has to go with the process, but they were offering they have a more than 16 centers. Justin Fairfax,
also on that working with university George Mason. I know And they have a more than 32 places in Washington, D.C.,
and these not restaurants but also some weather said this where we're looking for that opportunity. We've been excited about it. >> Within the next probably 2
to 3 years before the 2030, strategic plan. A North star moment. You're going to see a significant expansion in that program work.
>> Thank you. And to just leave you with the thought around that work. If when you're looking for news, 8 tries gifts and talents to being tied division really encourage. You look at both it
and logistics. Transportation. There is. Seen it. There's research around it around Memory for logistical pattern
recognition. I mean, if we did intelligence work down, we don't do intelligence work. You're in a CPS that I'm aware of no, we don't. But it
transportation warehousing anything around logistics. I would highly. And I think sometimes we often look at, you know, kitchens and library both I think there's a whole population. Maybe that didn't
go into David Pulliam step for part of that 80% unemployment rate. And we have great needs in those areas. So I would just facilities and
transportation. I would highly encourage you to look at those as well and partner with our own facilities. There. >> We're excited to look at the options and I. We had a
graduate and then other division I worked in who knew every street name. And so to your point around routing new, every turn to get it was incredible. it was better that
I it I could ask him quicker that I could pull up the routing software to know exactly which turns to Facebook groups. >> Fall the where's the bus
app? I'm telling no interest it is it is whole messenger groups around and they have your transportation system better memorized. I dare say than you do. There is a hidden talent there.
>> Maybe it's world. can see the roads already. Mr. Moon. >> Thank you for year. As always. Thanks for the presentation. And I have a few
questions to ask. So the question is, have you nobody asked and my board members, I'm not going ask them again. The history, internship, I'm
black. He studying. But with a speedy, what second largest employer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. second or 3rd.
Were large, And then as we ask the the hour. Pride the set, her provide them a shoes more.
The workplace expands opportunities for students. I think we should too. I want to chop. To what he asked from
private sectors in a 22 start. I wouldn't be satisfied Just having 20 I know. it is a fact term by trying to set say the same thing. Let me ask what
opportunities well, Retention rate. happy that, you know, last couple a in higher before. He and I was, you
know, that the he paced up and up and report and that number teachers, sure E T shield higher number for the couple of years as well. Which is But
at the same time, I want people to see too. De Pere de da. ease staying with longer
with Dr. Having Nsp Peru. >> Coyote more. having a younger people are staying with us longer. One, what he's saying to stay longer is that
is that a guy that is that just a trauma situation with a feather layoffs in the Senate? Is that what's affecting lots want to be Cody? I just had with Peace can be. And here's
why. And so the the to see with that. If you have those, can provide to us. >> Yes, or will live? Look at
it as the team to look at how we might break the data down in some way to see who's staying. >> More. >> Unless you happen to just know off the top of your head, I'm not seeing any nodding so
little look at the data and break it down there. >> So when you step my for them, what information can I you you about? you know those
individuals? take turn a path? To teach my seizure? With that, we've seen the groove. And if we are seeing growth.
Our Tony was popular. beneficiary to these people. Why you do is pass. >> Yes, sir. We can get that
as Thank you. Mr. Dunn. Thank you. I want to know if Fcps has ever conducted a workforce analysis to determine and the
federal workspace island workforce Analysys too identify the percentage of federal employees who are likely to retire and the next 5 years. Also to look at the
demographic makeup, not just racial composition, but also generational to say are we bringing in young people and are they staying or they Flynn? Because if you have
many people near retirement age as a stir in the federal workforce and you not bring enough young people, you're essentially losing at both ends of the of the generational spectrum. So I
want understand if this type of very sophisticated and also very standard analysis and both private and public sector organizations is being performed by fcps.
>> Yes, sir, it's a good question. And I know we tend to do it by departments rather than by generations. So and we also tend to do it by employee group, for example,
principles. I know that was what 2 years ago. I think that we sat down and did a review of how many of elementary middle high school principals
were nearing retirement. What is our bench strength look like? And as we're developing leaders, which I think it I believe that led to a year ago working with our assistant
principals very intentionally, which we hadn't necessarily been doing is a division for several years. So what we're trying to do is make sure that we're matching that analysis that you're talking about with
making sure we have programs to the degree we can within our budget and that developed next. I guess we call it our bench strength. Keane expense,
strength members. So we've been doing that in several sectors so they can provide you a Friday letter update on that. That would be great. >> to ask about the equivalent
of the federal retired and do it in for So I don't remember the name it. If you are a few, a lot of people to start earning their retirement while remaining in Fcps employee.
Has there been analysis of the employees who have taken advantage that program enrolled in that program to be able continue working in has an analysis of, you know, the
makeup of of the participants been provided to the school board. >> So that's the drop program and think you're referring to. And so. I think week gave the
board numbers a year ago. I don't know that there was a big analysis, but I'm going to go back to either Mister Smith or Mr. Solomon, Mr. Smith, you want to start that one? >> Certainly so we can at. And
good evening, everyone. We can certainly work with the rfc board. That analysis is done on a monthly basis and provided to the RCA Board. We can provide information the Friday letter to the board.
>> would be wonderful. Thank you I want to also ask about crossing guards because we have. Faced an increase shift of crossing guards, which I
know are county employees from police officers who have the ability to direct traffic. 2 contractors who do not have the ability to to direct traffic. I know historically fcps was reluctant to take on
the burden even though we might get. The dollars for that program. Has there been any shift in thinking as we get an increasing number of contractors? Because having
school safety performed by. Officials are school employees are school contractors might preferable so we can and sure that we are directly responsible for ensuring the
safety of our students that are crossing major roads. >> So my understanding is that only member of law enforcement can direct traffic or stop
traffic. So further, my understanding is that only fcpd officers are official crossing guards. So in fact, I
was meeting with the several parents this week. About one of our schools and they have pictures not sure if it's in your region or not, Mr. Dunn
but they've been working to try to get crossing guards at this particular crosswalk. And I think they're continuing to advocate for that. But I do believe we have any
contracting or contractor crossing guards, Mr. Me like do we? Have any contractor or is it Mister Lambert? >> and this year the police
department has. Company to outsource what was previously. A lot of police given law enforcement. So there has been a noted transition. I think
that Mr. Dunn is picking up on from armed uniformed police officers to a contracted company. >> Are we going to have an opportunity to add more of
those folks? And I think is that your question? Well, >> if there is going to be a contracted functioned. As you point out, doctor, eat those contractors, even though they're working for a PD do
not have the ability to direct traffic. So we're going to have contractors out there. Shouldn't they be under control of fcps since they're directing the safety of our students across the street.
>> Well, I think that at this time. The county funds operates the mission. And I do believe they're very tightly connected. Still to the police
department, which has its benefits. But asked Mr. Lambert to share his thoughts on that since definitely is the strength the police department still has in addition to the contract, they
moved to. They still do have full time police Department employees >> are titled Crossing Guards as well. So for the interim period, the police Department
has police department hired crossing guards as well as the contract that once. >> I do know that thank you, Mr. Lambert, I do know Chief
Davis is fully committed to safe, you know, crossing for all of our students. And I think is simply trying to within budget parameters and also staffing for amateurs.
Find. Solutions I think at one point there was a discussion that sometimes of its uniformed officer and they're down staff and there's an emergency. We don't have a
crossing guard, right? So I think that was a bit of a benefit for the contracted folks because that's or assignment and they'll be there. But I do think that it's worth a conversation. I'm
happy to go back to the chief and also asked Mr. Lambert to connect with liaison and we can get back to you on that. Thank you. >> Is there any ongoing effort
as part of a routine assessment to look at benefit packages that are offered by surrounding school divisions and national school divisions who were competing with for employees. The the best and
the brightest further their teachers or staff to ensure that our benefits package mean, you know, is remains competitive. Not just in terms of salary, but you maternity
leave and other types of policies. >> Yes, are. In fact, we've just upgraded some of our benefits packages. And I'm gonna turn to Miss Burton and Mr. Solomon to collaborate on
some of our updates. We've done to employee benefits to match our surrounding divisions and in some cases, maybe exceed are surrounding division benefits like types
of leavin health care and so forth, which one of you would like to take that? >> Well, I can start. course, paid parental leave comes to
mind first. And, you know, we begin providing that I believe a year ago, initiative, the doctor, Dr Reid started in addition to that, we give all
of the leave up front instead of asking people to accrue it over there. 12 months. Yes, we
do allow donated to among staff members if somebody runs into some sort of medical problem and need additional even don't have it. Then their colleagues can donate to them as well. I'm sure we can get
you an exhaustive list. Dutchess. We also I I believe as a result of our going have a committee now that reviews. >> Benefit packages, Mr. Smith
t want to comment on Mr. Saw me and you're close us out. >> Yes, we have a health care committee. And as part of that community, they review recently reviewed during the
RFP process of the health packages that were provided. provided to staff. We also the Labor Management Committee as part of collective bargaining
that also provides a union input on issues that that employees are facing and that we in Fcps react to those issues and also collaborate and work very closely with the
Union. >> And then just add to that, Martin, we have health benefits. The rival school divisions not only in the Northern Virginia region, but throughout the nation. And I'm
talking about our medical benefits or dental benefits or vision benefits. Absolutely. Everything. The other thing that I would add to that is on and I would add that most
employees associate their employment with their health benefits. So by virtue of being a large employer in being a self-insured employer being able to offer those competitive premium rates in
close collaboration with health and Health Committee. It's one of those things that really sets us apart outside of that when employees are and what I would describe as a time of need when they're
needed to be on shortor long-term disability, which runs concurrently with FMLA most school divisions in this region only cover about 67% of the employee's salary. We
cover anywhere between 90% and 100%. >> I would also we have an extensive employee assistance program that many of our employees take advantage of to
cover things that range from finding daycare to elder care to legal advice. And so that is also an important benefit that we provide staff. Thank
you that that's wonderful. I finally want to ask. There was a new volunteer registration system set up this year and I know was suspended. Other were still. >> Checking drivers licenses and such. Is that plan to be
implemented next year or the following year and with sufficient planning to ensure a smooth rollout? >> Yes, sir. So I think that we took on 2 very ambitious
background checking projects at the same time, which in retrospect. We could have phased better.
>> And that we, as you recall. rolling all of our staff and the Rat Pack program, which we actually didn't talk about. It's a new this year because we started it last year. But the reality is. It started
very slowly because of some barriers that we had you know, working with some of our friends in other parts of the Commonwealth Fund. So. I know
we had some intercession by several of our elected officials. We were able to smooth that path. But that set us back a bit on the rap back and when you're in rolling 41,000 people in the FBI
fingerprint background that took a lot of our HR staff time. At the same time that we were rolling out the volunteer management system which had planned for the beginning of the year, assuming some of the
rat pack work would be completed. So because of the delays they collided. And I think that there's a limit to how effectively and quickly that those background checks
can be done. So and the other good news is we have so many community volunteers, someone a volunteer, which is great news for us because our community is so involved and we so appreciate that that it
really overwhelmed the system. So we've made a lot of progress. But as we continue the year, we're going to try to. Make sure that we're able
to have the staffing available, too adequately support those level. 3 more significant background checks. But we're still using the
swiping systems. absolutely bird. We're going to soldier on with that topic. We once the rat pack rushes I think it's going to free up time for
us to make sure we can smooth that process. >> And in I just want to compliment you, Mr. Solomon and all the changes that even lead to transform how HR is governed onboarding people and providing them the support they need. It's it's
absolutely revolutionary. And it's amazing work. So thank you so much. >> Thank you. The teams worked really h*** o* it. lady. Thank
you. I'll be brief. Mostly just want to give kudos the communication with candidates. I think he's a great
improvement. That in turn is also once hired. The onboarding, I think, is much smoother retention amazing. I mean, there plenty of jobs, education out there just about
every system is looking for people and ours are choosing to stay here. I think that says a lot about their experience I also, you know, a
little kudos to the H R, you know, the company of our size, our HR, the partnership right before times the size. It is.
I see I'm just saying it. I everyone every department in this county does amazing work because we have to. >> And we all could use more. I mean, everywhere. But I just want to acknowledge that. And
I I hear a lot of requests for certain types of data from my colleagues, which I understand. I mean, certainly want evidence of things. But I also want to be sure that we know we keep the main thing.
The main thing and that is being available to employees who need who need things and to the extent to which we can use AI moving forward around
collection of data. I think that's important. But, you know, I just I just those folks that are sitting here. I see you. I do how to how, how, how hard you work. I that
sometimes when we call you you're busy and you still fairly get back employees. So I just wanted to say thank you. As I know you're working incredibly hard and really
proud of of the direction that that the place we are at in terms of HR. just thank you. Mr. Fresh. Dr. Reid, how long
have you been superintendent in Fairfax County? >> This in dog years. Are a no, I prefer to count human. All right. So for years for
years. I want to thank you. >> Mr. Solomon and all of HR. To put it in context to
completely transform. Everything happening to hire and retain staff and Fcps the 3rd largest employer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. And
to see the retention numbers that we are seeing year-over-year. Is a tremendous accomplishment. I am extremely grateful. Have
you have Mister Solomon to have the entire HR team and by the way, we have a new admin committee on our school board and they have been incredibly responsive and helpful and the work that we're doing to
figure out how to manage school board school board office staff. So thank you I want to talk a little bit. I pick up a little bit where Dr
Anderson left off on high need schools because we're going to the same issues not only in hiding schools but also high need. It's classrooms right often ending up with a
teachers with less experience, cetera, high burnout levels, cetera. And so as I've been kind of thinking about I've done some initial, you know, research on it. In many of the
best practices that I found in, you know, reading through materials. We're doing here, right? And so mentor ship, for example, you know, I've been
to the Great Beginnings conference several times. I've talked to mentor teachers in our schools early contracting. One of the first things I
remember happening in HR was changing the contracting window because we could have better quicker access to new educators. You know, we've
just talked about all these different surveys and everything else that we're using to kind of check the pulse. And that speaks to climate and working conditions. And, you know, the
list goes on and on one area. That. The research shows would be helpful is remuneration for
service in those high needs areas. Right? And so I remember when we were dealing with some shortages, which is no longer an issue. Thank you for that as well. I believe we
did pay extra for hard to fill. Sub positions perhaps if we had infusion of cash, we could we could do the same for
these hard to fill positions, which in essence, is the extended contract for some of our special education teachers rated. They do a lot more work and they're being compensated for it. But he as far as teach
for America, goes. I appreciate that. We are trying every single thing to get teachers in the door. Some of those people do stay and become longer to turn
teachers. I'm curious what more we can be doing. To address the specific issue, though, of high needs classrooms and high need schools because most of the things I found were doing. But
what more can we be doing? >> So I know we have a group looking at that. I think again, in our current budget time, what we do know about our high needs schools in more
often than not are title one schools. Are extra funds. And I know Dr Ponce is working with the team and with are
title one schools in terms of allocation planning and scheduling and the use of those title dollars. Because I think that often it doesn't
abels smaller class sizes and more direct explicit instructional support. In those schools. But 8. I know
we're also working on turnover data, both for teachers and principals in our higher need schools. And I don't I don't know if they're safe. You'd want to add doctor Ponce to
that. Howard, but I think we still have ideas to come right. What's interesting is. It's not always. What we think
it is. It's going to be the best support. Sometimes it's more time, right? And we've had models were some schools have access to more time. But again, more time means more.
Money, but Dr Ponce, anything else on our high need schools? >> No, actually, you everything. >> Sometimes I know. And I want to call title one schools
us just school with a special needs. We have looking for ways to to the early utilize every single dollar differently because sometimes
we spend some dollars and don't necessarily the that the we should. That's what really looking right now to make sure that everything was staying in, get what they supposed to be a good deed and have
extended time as well. Intubations head of the totals have to cold the totals online
to tell us as well. It Dr, Anderson, for go back. Thank you. >> On the page where you talked about benefits and
retention. I think I'm pretty sure I don't see it for one of the things that I think is missing here is the E or F C because that is an unusual
>> provision that only Fairfax County provides and I think highlighting that we'll create a more attractive package because no, where else is it? And I know I usually get this
wrong. burden somewhere between 6 and 7%. Yes, about 6.5. So that's significant. And that's above and beyond the current compensation
package that is provided Loudon does not provide that Alexandria, this is very fact specific. And I think that needs to be uplifted a little bit more. And documents. The
other question that I had is regarding the retention rate and thank you for sharing what is happening with special education teachers. >> Are you seeing similar? >> Rates across all employee
groups on across the buildings. Are there. difference is across sites or particular groups outside of the special education that you've already outlined here.
>> Yes, ma'am. So I we outline that in particular because that's been a hard to film position. And we were very pleased to make progress there. And we've had it supports for. You know, our
new special ed teachers as well. I know another board member had a question around those. The demographics of who is staying. I think it was Mr. Moon was asking that so we will collect those and provide
those in a Friday letter. >> Just speak a little bit to the supports for news. New special education teachers. There were always well, not always. Several years ago.
There were the teacher mentors. Is this in addition to that? >> Neal, do you feel? You want to talk a little bit better?
Beginning mentor, teacher program, words that Mr. Solomon, which one of you want to take >> You know, I can talk about it. So. I think 2 years ago now at this point, we did some
refocusing of our instructional coaches that are centrally funded so schools can find instructional coaches. But we had a small cohort of centrally funded instructional coaches and
refocus their work and working with novice teachers have teachers who are in years sort of 0 through 3 and not is really being in the classroom, providing that modeling that instruction hands-on
supporting the teachers in the classroom. In addition, we also have as Dre highlighted retired teachers who are also working with new teachers. We haven't we received a grant. We received a renewal of that
grant again this year. So we're able to find some of our own fcps teachers come back and work with our teachers who are provisionally license or locally license. You know,
anything you want to add on. >> We actually have brought back some of our retired principles support classrooms and structures, particularly with our literacy program. It's actually been great
because say you know, in many ways they have the time may be little different level of patience and experience just really loved being back our schools. It's been a fabulous
culture boost. So what if you're there and want to be come join us again. What I think I'm hearing is that you actually lower the ratio because my initial concern
with the teacher mentors, first term. Was that each mentor kind of too many
mentees. And so they were not able to be as effective. So utilizing all these individuals in order to narrow to lower the ratio. That's what I think I'm hearing. Is that time period? I believe
that's accurate. Yes, ma'am. targeted and strategic. The steal. >> Yes. So when we look at one of schools, for example, had a very high number of new teachers. And so we recognize that that not only affects all
the new churches and the building, but also the veteran staff are in the building were trying to support a large number of new teachers. So really being strategic about placing those supports in the buildings where you have a high volume in need additional
staff members in the building. Okay. Thank you. >> The next question that I had this is on Page 8 was regarding the dedicated portal for employees to file union
related grievances. Walk me through that a little bit. Do these by these conduct these grievances once they receive their just discussed with the
>> Labor Management Committee. How is this process? >> So what we're trying to do is be very transparent about our labor relations processes.
And I'm going to ask Mr. Smith for Mr. Solomon, to explain the dynamics here. >> So what you're seeing in this section of executive
limitation for is our Garden portal or staff connect portal and essentially when an employee or when the union has a grievance, essentially that something is violating an
article in the CBA. There's a process which what I would say is incredibly employee friendly. And the reason I say that is because an employee is feeling that something needs
to be challenged or when they're feeling that something is up violated, there's a process for them to seek resolution. There's a process for them, too. File a grievance and say it's this
article in the CBA and I would like to move through this that somebody can hear my grievance and make this objective determination. >> I would also add that the Labor relations team works closely with employees to help
them understand if they're actual complaint is capable and then helps them understand where they can go. If it doesn't actually fit within this particular process. And
then that same team works with the program managers to help them through that entire grievance process until it. Has some sort of resolution or
a some of those grievance process is go all the way to a step 5, which is to the superintendent. >> Okay. So this is kind of I think I've confuse that with the Labor Management
Committee, which is just I guess, a routine. Conference or does that only come together to deal with the grievances? >> The Labor Management
Committee is separate from the grievance process. The Labor Management Committee is a committee that was established to the collective bargaining agreement. It's a committee that's made up of
representatives from management and the Union and they can address issues that are related to the collective bargaining agreement. But it's not necessarily it's not the grievance process.
>> So has its own cadence. Thank you so much for that. I had one more question for them and not able to find it. So I
think I will stop here. Thank you. I think this is one of the celebration because I'd
get to see these individuals quite a bit. And I had the opportunity to be here when the first cohort started just a retention be ambassador teachers. I still remember the
first teacher that came in that grew from Argentina that was placed at Glasgow. And I still see him 3 years later. There. So I think that's a group that's been really.
They're experienced. There are folks that are highly skilled and they are remaining in our system. So I I just wanted to make sure I to that. >> Thank you. It's been a big
effort in a big lift, Mr. Salmond team. >> OK, thank I will call for a vote of the motion that's on the screen. All those in
favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel. Mr. Mckelvie Misty John cunning Sizemore Heizer this lady Mystics it Marden
Mr. Moon and myself. All those opposed. Dr. Anderson. Will the clerk please read the vote? >> The motion is 10 1. The
motion carries. Thank you. Annually. The board will review each executive limitation at the time of the monitoring for that they're monitoring report is provided to determine if revisions are needed.
>> Board members may offer amendments to executive limitations that any regular meeting provided that they send the Final Amendment language to the board and the clerk, at least 48 hours in
advance of the meeting as at which it's to be considered at this time, no amendments have been submitted in advance of this meeting. Executive limitation for. Human
resources was placed on the consent agenda for approval late in later in tonight's meeting to maintain the current language for the year ahead. We are not going to take a break because we have.
Presentation this evening and so we are going to move right through and I'm going to remind my colleagues that it up to you. How how long we
spend on each one. So agenda item. 8.0 one boundary review phasing in Transportation. I calling Directory for presentation on boundary review, phasing in Transportation.
>> Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the board and the public tonight, I'll be presenting. >> The >> my recommendation really as
to what we ought to consider moving forward relative to this topic. So I want to remind those watching that the school board approved an amendment to policy. 81 30 in
July for the facing option by grades depicted on this slide. I don't think read it to you because of the hour. But the decision before you this evening is whether
transportation will be provided if a student Alexis remain at their original school. So want to clarify. This isn't I'm not making a recommendation on whether we're going to phase. That's
that decision's been made. What I'm going to be making a recommendation on this evening is do I recommend that we pay for transportation to support this? amendment. So as we move
to the next slide, I want to share some of the data from previous adjustments and to illustrate the cost implications. We wanted to
show just 3 previous boundary adjustments. They're facing an actual transportation costs. So me take a minute and walk you through those. Can't
gardens in McLean, Elementary schools, boundary adjustment, impacted 245 students grades 2 through 6 with 178 choosing stay at their original school.
This necessitated the addition of 5 buses and drivers for a cost of $916,199. And this costs was based on the bus five-year lease to own
maintenance and driver salaries. So that's one example. And essentially, as you look through those topics, you can see that at any given
time. If you're going to be double running bus routes, which essentially is what this phasing implies, it's going to create a significant costs. So
as we look at the next slide. Our team put together, really they extrapolated in created by using the same approach for
scenario for we looked the impact of close to 3,000 students which would be having the option remain at their school based on the phasing.
Decision that's been made. The estimated cost for this would be over 10 million dollars for 57 buses and drivers to support the almost 3,000
students that are likely. To take advantage of the phasing in the areas to date. That are likely to be moved in terms of
boundaries. And I have 3 primary concerns. Is it really contemplated the possibility of this and I know Paul and Roddy's here from transportation and thank
Mister Andrade and Mister knew it. And they met with their teams. And obviously number one is our budget concern. Number is a driver
availability to as potentially close to 60 more drivers. And then the availability of parking for additional buses that to you know, that actually is a bit of a
hardship. We recently, as you know, continue to approve some leases which pay for extra parking for buses and I think
at this point trying to identify 10 million dollars to fund this based on a choice families making, knowing that. All of our schools are
outstanding. An excellent schools gives me pause the driver availability. Well, we've done a great job of reducing our vacancies. We actually still have 51
vacancies. Well, we're remaining in the midst of a nationwide bus driver shortage providing transportation out of outside of this adjustment would double the vacancies with an increased risk of
double Baxley to rivals longer out times and quite honestly. I'm not sure that we would, as we think forward even to our start time work that we've.
You know, paused with the boundary work. But as we move forward, there's a limit to how much we're going to be able to do and keep run times reasonable. Even if we could afford the 10 million dollars,
which a in the upcoming budget season did not believe that's realistic. The bust parking we have currently 3 bus depots that house just under 600
buses. The remaining 1000 buses are parked at schools and throughout the community. Overnight, midday parking is already challenging. So my recommendation this evening as
much as it pains me to recommend this is that we really provide transportation only based on the new boundary adjustments that we continue
to allow the phasing decision that you made, but really families to make that choice. I believe will need to find transportation for that
choice. I just can't recommend using limited budget dollars for this project to this time. So I'm happy to take any questions, Madam Chair, but that is my recommendation.
>> Thank you, Dr Reid. I also wanted to quickly inform the board that the motion that will happen on the 18th is specifically that recommendation will be adopted as noted here. So Mr.
McDaniel. >> Just a quick question. And I think it will be into for benefit of the public is still watching this 11 o'clock at night. This does not. Can you
kind of explain how this would fold and this recommendation here would fold into the proposal for the new Western High School. >> Absolutely. The new western
high school boundary will be drawn and recommended to the board likely in June May or June of the coming spring. And once you as a board set that
boundary, we will be bus routing to that boundary only. So what I also so students who opt in or within that boundary
who walked into the Western High school will have transportation. But if students opt into the Western high school in or outside the boundary, they, too, will have to provide their own transportation. And that's
going to be made clear to students and families in the upcoming open registration process. Time. Might be unique in the Western high school is because it's only opening for
9th and 10th graders. Is that the bus routing to take juniors and seniors to their current base. School must continue because students will continue in their junior and
senior year. But we will only route to the new boundary of Western High School. >> And I guess that that leaves the next question because the busing is already going to be occurring for
juniors and seniors in the Western boundaries, too. The previous high school, not the Western. that would be where kids that are in 9th and 10th Grade II do not want to go to Western would be able to go to
that original. They school? Yes, sir. That's correct. At no extra. No extra thought. That's the key here. And an unfortunate I agree with your recommendation, your son Fortune. I think it's an
equity The parents that have the time and the means will take advantage of it. And those that don't not be able to take advantage of it. But but it is an unfortunate reality that we're in. So.
Thank you for this. >> Thank And to have a number from a super neat. then to China. Ask for The mass cancellation, thank you. Thankfully, I have a couple
questions and the more detailed questions that were submitted in writing to U.S. superintendent and with my comics as well. Let's just cut pro quick questions. Looking
at this slide number us for one. Tribal cost. Is that is that an your cost? hosting the annual cost. Is
>> And we get cost. >> So that is annual cost. Anyone caught just or okay. District apart. The second per
show piece for the pass in maintenance. If is that again, the annual cost. So yeah, saying 100,000 peace $100,000.
Part of year for first 5 years. We generally keep our buses longer. Then findings come in.
>> Yes, sir, we are. We get our buses on a 5 year least get So it beside use these these policies. Would he be fully paid off? And those OK?
Thank you. Thank you. some interesting question. Why? >> thank you, You. Sorry about that. This man. Dr Anderson.
Yes, very quickly. So. I just want make sure I understand this. So if a student is a rising junior or senior and they're opting to remain at the school where they are
currently we will not be transporting them. >> I would have to go back to the boundaries collide here.
Let me look. >> If the rising. >> It looks like rising 10 through 12 th-graders. Can
choose to stay up there. School. What I'm recommending this evening as we're not going to be paying for any transportation that won't
support this phasing amendment. >> Right. That's what I but I understood. I just wanted to make sure, you know, one of the things that I think you and I discussed this was a few years ago, you may not even
came back from a skit meeting were called the Bruce offered a presentation. She was the former chief equity officer for the county I shared with you was little chart where
with evidence with every decision that was being made. It was these little boxes of all the subgroups that they would look at in terms of what is the impact to the subgroups. If I do this thing,
what is it going to mean for each of these groups? I would really employ you to take another consideration because Mr. McDaniel took the words right out of my mouth. This is
an equity issue because now we're going to turn around and make phasing a privilege opportunity. I cannot stress enough how concerned I am that
I could potentially have seniors. Who cannot get. >> The old school. >> They'll have to finish out
their final years elsewhere. That that really breaks my heart. And I understand all of the budget limitations. I do. But I'm really asking for a strong second. Look because
now we have making we're making facing a privilege option. And I know it's not intentional. But I just cannot. I can't wrestle with
the fact that all have junior is in seniors and the final years not being able to do the very important things that we've all talked about that are important to them for
continuity. Because they can't drive themselves. Their parents can't drive. They are going to be locked out of this opportunity. I'm struggling with that. But I realize the
the the budget climate I'm just asking for another hard luck. Yes, ma'am. All. >> Take another hard look. I don't know how many juniors and seniors are impacted in
this numbers. So we'll take a look at them. >> Margin. I'm trying
understand this presentation. Would we have to buy new school buses, additional school buses on top of what we
have now. And we have to buy 57 new school buses. >> We would not necessarily have to buy all 57 new buses,
but that is the starting point. It depends on the maintenance of the other ones, the aging. We replenished fleet in a year to in terms of
these or anything. So. It's kind of a it's a very dynamic environment. And Paul McGinn that.
>> It is. This considered a conservative assumption or is this, you know, like Happ how is does this reflect kind of middle of the ball park of of
a range of estimates of school buses or is this kind of the maximum or the minimum? This is definitely the conservative because the iterations of students moving in the scenario for options.
>> This 28 94 was on the low and some of the other iterations and scenario for which is changing all the time. >> Somewhere about a little over 3,000, all the way, up to 4,000 students. It could be
moved depending on which generation of scenario for. So we went with the lower one. >> And we already have the largest U.S. fleet of any private or public sector
organization right? We're in the top flight. >> 9 or 10. >> The largest of any school division in the country.
>> We said like I faced that any organization where we're in the top 3, because I we just saw some recent numbers that we're trying to make sure that they're valid. We may have slipped a little bit, but we're still in the top 3.
>> Hi, well, mean, there's no benefit to being number one in terms of having the largest school bus leaving the country. Is there?
>> No, sir, I think we have the site, but let's go ahead now. >> just can say we have more bus stops. We have over 45,000 that we're going to be looking at tomorrow morning.
>> Can I is one of these 2 figures include the cost to actually purchase the bus because icy lake by slashed maintenance. But does that include the cost of actually purchasing the best cause? 6 million dollars for for 57
buses. Seems like a pretty good deal. >> Yes, sir. The the 5 year lease to own on the buses. If it's a diesel, that's $57,000.
A year for the first 5 plus 17 a year and maintenance. If it's a electric bus, those first 5 years, it's 102,000 on
the 5 year lease to 102,000 a year. Plus, about 4,000 and maintenance on your 6. The lease Costco away. And it's just $17,000 in maintenance a
year for the next 10 years for the diesel and 4,000 and maintenance for the next 10 years on the electric. >> For the diesel buses does these numbers
10 billion 10 million foreign and 44. 1005, 10 million doesn't include the cost of diesel to actually run these buses.
>> We use run it mean in the fuel. Yeah. I think the fuel might be the only thing that we didn't put in and look all right. >> Wouldn't that be a significant expense that should be in factored into calculation. We can add the
fuel for the updated slide for the next meeting. Can I ask? Why did we provide transportation? And the 3 examples that around side too.
Because the board voted to do that at that time. And because it if I can echo my my colleague Miss mayor and she's not here to speak. It seems like we should have a policy
somewhere or something in policy rate. But I guess there's no policy, no regulation saying whether or not we provide transportation. And believe it's required for
phasing. We looked at that. But I think it's been more of a practice that's been voted on on Case-by-case basis. >> Yes, ma'am. I think that's
correct. And Mr. De, if you look back like McLain High school one or they can't gardens one. We'll go with the Kent Gardens that Dr Reid went through before you had an
impact of 245 students and 175 had choice to make. That was a whole lot easier in number to deal with and that small amount we're looking at the whole boundary, the comprehensive ground
readjustment. You know, it's just a this a bigger. Out to have to figure out.
>> Thank you. Thank you for data. I'm sorry that. The previous board voted to phase as much as they did for can't gardens with that price tag.
But I also want just elevate again lift up. The fact that we have talked a lot about healthy start times. We've also talked about protecting
taxpayer money. Given the numbers before I just think that it would be. I can't see any way how someone can
justify not supporting your recommendation regarding to this particular item. it's it's an unknown number. First of all, we already have 45,000
bus stops. We don't need to add to that. Again. I will say the only thing I have a little bit of sensitivity to and I just want to see the numbers
is perhaps a rising senior who can't get themselves there. Having said that, I will tell you throughout my years in different schools and even my,
you know, going back to when I went to school a lot of seniors, I should say this very few seniors right of Because they have people that
peers who drive and they work that out. And I can tell you just the way in which I'm just this might not sound like it's
but it makes sense in my brain is when my kids were at Marshall, they often were in plays or on sports teams with classmates are teammates who
couldn't afford to go to the Martian McDonald's experience after a game or after a show and those kids took care of each other. Similarly to make sure that their peers could be there that they could, you
know, experience that socially. So some of the kids who had better means took care of those kids. So I do think that our kids would would do that. We we we do not have
enough parking places at any of our high schools because a number of kids who want to drive so again, I just don't know how, you know, looking at this number and extent to
which. Because this facing as we have in the in this a lot of phasing, I don't know how we would ever get a healthy start times and I don't think
it would be for you we were not being good you know. Taking care of taxpayer money. If if if we weren't able to just accept your so I fully support what your
recommendation is because I don't see any other path forward economically. Thank you. Mr. Fresh. Particularly
for high school. The county. Connector student must pass program. Could probably beat app. It's free bus rides for students 12 and up. Perhaps
there's some coordination that could happen with our our transportation team and the county to connect those students with those opportunities. So they have
easy access to or at least they know about the program. It may not be as convenient as hopping on the local school bus, but >> in some cases more convenient depending on where you live. And it's free and
the county pays for that. So perhaps we could work something out there. The question of you know, the the
equity issue. You know, the biggest equity issue in all of this is that for generations. The most active. A school
communities were the ones that got boundary adjustments to deal with the problems that those schools had. And often times we moved some kids out of one school into another. And 30 years later, we look at
that. Like how the heck did that happen? Continuing to do this work? We'll make these types of problems less severe
over time. Everything is going to be harder this time because we haven't done it because it just wasn't on the agenda and now it So it's going to be harder this time it's theirs
going to be things that we can't do that we'd love to be able to offer. But those needs are going to be smaller and smaller. The more that we consistently do this to stay
on top of it. So it is not easy, but nobody said that any of this was going to be easy. And I do appreciate at least the candor of bringing back
the idea to Mr. Moons point with the numbers that were requested. you know, it's a
it's a huge dollar figure and tremendous food for thought. I hope we can partner with the county on the queue system to connect families so that. It is more equitable. That's
something we can do. >> Yes, Staff to look into that. This turn coming. >> Okay. And probably dating
myself here because I know that we want to do. A boundary change when South County was built and I don't believe was provided and I don't know
what. Why or what? And I don't know if we could do some research on that. I do understand the equity issue
and that is a concern for me. But by the same token, so is the financial. Of this.
Whenever there with us. >> LeSean provided. >> For the example we had, maybe that was it was a different fiscal time. >> You know, there may have been more funds available
like, you know. Looking at everything to the bone right now. 10 million dollars on Monday. And I I concur with my
colleague who says that a lot. A lot of high school kids do not want to be caught dead riding the bus. It's not. Now. I know some have to understand
that. It's interesting how resourceful. school students can be when they don't want to write So it's not even a function of it's there. They
won't even use it. So I think that's something that we have to be realistic about right? I do appreciate you bringing us these numbers. And I concur with my other colleague that
this first time it's going to be difficult. I also have a question. So if we were to do this, if we had the money to do this and we purchase extra
57 buses. And at the end of the phasing period. still uses. So with that, the excess.
>> No men, they would get worked out as we just wouldn't have to buy as many buses in those out years to keep up with the aging fleet to replace, OK? Yes, ma'am. Okay.
Thank you. >> I think one of the hardest things about sitting in the seat when I have Seth. stood on the other side is an
advocate. Is making the hard decisions because in a perfect world. I wish we had the funds to do this. In a perfect world. I wish we didn't have
to make the choices that having to face right now. Easy decisions to me because I completely understand how it
impacts a lot of lives. But at the end of the day thing. In the grander scheme, we're all trying to do the right thing. Long term for all of our students and for all of our families and for our community
to where these issues. Do not get to the point that let them get to in the past 40 years. So again, thank you for this not an easy decision.
Preferred standing over. There's an advocate. >> Dr, Anderson, for go back. just a quick question. Would
it be possible? U.S. a view it for us to have some data regarding high school bus ridership. Current bus high
school ridership. Just to get a sense. I Smith. >> Get something put together. Maybe not by tomorrow's Friday letter, but for sure it within
the week. Yes, just wondering just so we could be working from some data point. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Thank you,
Dr. for thank you. Dr Reid agenda item. 8.0 2 fy. 26 mid-year budget review icon Dre for a presentation on the
fy. 26 mid-year budget review. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. And I'm going to ask our incredible Commonwealth 3 now on the chief finance officer
mislead burden to come down and present the mid-year budget review. and look
forward to hearing more from us for. >> Good Chairman Anderson
school board members and Dr Reid at the review, primarily offers an opportunity for revisions to that fiscal 26 budget based on adjustments they came after Yuri and and
any other new information we have and the data is as of October 31st. On Page one for school operating fund revenue. There are a couple of changes.
The beginning bounce changes due to a sales tax increase of 1.4 million this changes to notifications that occurred after Yeary and and is being allocated to beginning balance
to offset expected state revenue losses in the current year. That will find out what the number is for that on December 17th when the governor introduces that could
the spill which adjusts fiscal 26. The other revenue change is for grants to support the school operating fund with reductions to the grant
totaling about 700,000. As far as the expenditure changes, the recommended experience, expenditure changes of the 700,000 We're not going to get that revenue. So we're
reducing the expenditures as well. And then a transfer from school operating fund for phase. 4 of the security vegetable insulation. That's
5.5 million dollars. And this just needs those funds from the school operating fund into the construction fund. I don't
normally go over the. Other friends because they represent multi-year programs. These funds flow from year to year with fund balance and stabilization reserves fund
statements for each vendor included in the appendix beginning on Page 7, which is just the financial statements that despite the changes in revenue expenditures and
transfers a 17, provide some information about grant development and this will come to you for action if the regular school board meeting
on December 18th. Thank you, Mr. Agenda item. 8.0 3.
>> Academic matters. I call on Dr Reid.
>> Thank you, Madam Chair. And this evening, I am thrilled to have a chance to sure some updates we're going to look at 2 areas. >> From our Board of
Education, so well cut score impacts and proposed accountability revisions this evening. So as we move to the first slide over the several
last several months, I've shared updates on the state's work to revise these cut scores on November. 13th. The State Board of Education voted
to delay the new reading and maths cut scores until 26 27 or at least beginning of those. While. You know, these
future changes still seem to be in the offing. It I think it is a good idea that they will not be implemented mid-year for sure, because it
really gives no opportunity for. School divisions to be responsive. I want to remind the board and the community, though, that beginning in 26, 27, which is the upcoming
school year, the revised cut scores will phase in over 4 years, which will be fully phased in by 29, 30 during this period, there's going to
be a temporary approaching performance level which will identify students close to passing. And these approaching will count as passing for annual pass rates. School
performance and support framework calculations and for awarding verified credit. This range will shrink each year until it's removed. And 29, 30. The slides table provides
an example for grade 3 reading the Blue Arrow shows current cut scores and then you ca see as you move down to 29 30, how the cuts score changes.
The Orange Row is the 29 30. And it gives the final cut score changes that are plan at the December 10th and 11th meetings. The state board is
expected to address possible changes to locally awarded verified credit and expedited retake threshold such as allowing them when a student scores within U.S. specific
point range of passing. In the next slide. I just want to share if nothing changed except the cut scores division-wide pass rates for grades. 3 through 12 would
drop from the high 70's to the low 50's which is a decline of more than 25 percentage points. Even with nothing changing. You can see on the graph, the math on the left and the reading on the right.
The graph shows the impact of each phase in year using the spring So well outcomes again. You can see the green representing passing pink,
representing feeling and the stairs step pattern of rising and declining pass rates each year. You can also see Peel Green approaching category,
which gets smaller until it disappears. And 29, 30. The proposed revisions. This update the system. It's a it's
a very interesting topic right now. Quite honestly, in September of 2024, which was a year ago, the state board adopted revisions to the
standards of accreditation and Virginia's S a plan to implement the framework for 24. 25, unfortunately Vo still
not released. Last year's results. So we're still in the position of trying to adjust instruction to results. We don't have to analyze that.
The V DOT is now proposing additional changes outlined in a New Amendment to Virginia's Consolidated State plan. This amendment will be released for
public comment this week. We just got it. >> believe that's If we we haven't seen any okay. Don't go on its spoiler alert. We still haven't seen it.
>> But this amendment will be released. Well, it's got to be released tomorrow then because that's end of this week. With comments accepted through early January. The state board will review the
recommendations next week and expects to act in January with federal approval. These changes of pace in over the next 3 years, including impacts on this school year. We're looking forward to
seeing those and having a chance to comment. So some of the examples of the proposed framework changes and when they would take effect are listed for you here. Most
proposed changes are technical and affect performance growth and the 3 E category the most notable is the recommendation for recently arrived. Multilingual learners. As
recall last year, the reporting window was reduced from 11 semesters to 3, which goes from 5 and a half to one and a half years and we shared our concerns. The new proposal
would add one more year or 2 semesters before the scores will count in performance. It's not a full return to the original timeline, but it is a step forward for the 26. 27
proposed changes include 2 new indicators and a major shift in the high school performance model. The biggest change is the return of a history indicator which was removed in 2017. And it's back. This
would require so well tests at all school levels because we don't test enough right now for the school year 2027 28 video we propose is expanding
advanced coursework reporting in middle school to include students taking or science and world geography. But grade. We expect more information in our
on the edge of our seats, awaiting the December 10th and 11th State board meetings. Madam chair, that concludes tonight's Academic Matters. encourage you and those
watching too pay close attention to these meetings and these notes because they will be impacting our students classroom experience. >> Thank you, Doctor and have
any lights on some going to take. It turned really fast I'm going to say the same thing. I've said every time we talked about this. When we are
watching our standards change and watching the tests change and will and then all of a sudden now we're going to changing, cut scores. It's hard to see any other path.
Then it's just trying to set us up for failure. Even though our schools are doing amazing work. And so I encourage us to keep that in the forefront of our minds as we're working
forward. Is that these are outside sources and outside judgment. And we know. Inside what's going on. And so we should stay in that position as much as humanly possible.
And because the thing that kills me about this, most of all is that the kids are listening. They're paying attention. They're watching the well scores come in. They
have they have their own goals and ambitions and wanting to pass and they want to be successful. And if we keep changing the line of what successful means, not because
we don't want growth, but because we're just trying to change the line to make the system look like it's failing. We're feeling them just for the act of doing that. So I am
deeply disheartened, but I'm hopeful because we are. On the precipice of change in our state. And I am hopeful that we will be able to see that
change enacted quickly. So. We have one Sizemore heizer. Quick because the hours late, although I think there's maybe some.
>> Ideas afoot to make all of you losing your. You bet. Sniper Holly, the meeting is going to go. >> I've sent some home will be
up early on the snow watch. >> When you say that adding a so well is that as part of the graduation verify credit Harmon's or do we not know that for sure. Yet.
>> I can turn that over to Dr Presidio. A snail either one. >> So it's just changing basically the sequence of when
the courses are offered. So it's basically moving high school credit down to the middle school level. So if the state reinstates and that's a
little test for that, could count as a verified credit. We've submitted advocacy are ready to the Department of Education and the Board of Education that we want to retain the local performance
assessment in lieu of the S and wells. So it's a little unclear exactly what those options are going to be because the port is not going to address that until next at their meeting next week. But the idea is that they would
move. High school credit down to the middle school level. And a student could earn a verified credit for that because our current understanding. >> I mean, I think. I agree
with my colleague. This Anderson. I think this. I'm not sure what the purpose of raising cut scores without providing time for schools to
change standards in this. I'm not sure really demonstrates better accountability. As much as its to demonstrate. Failure
regardless of actual performance. I am worried about the locally verify credit. Is there room for advocacy around that as well
too? Have we put an so? >> Yes, so we've already submitted again written testimony to the State Department of Education and the Board of Education. And we're hoping to actually speak
again at the upcoming board meeting next week. >> mean, all in favor of high standards for students in schools. I think we all are and I know you all are here. I'm all in favor of
accountability for school systems. I'm just curious because I haven't seen is what data and research. Went into. And I know these state changes. You would have this
answer. But I'm curious if you what data and research might went into, how they decided what cut scores are appropriate to for students to demonstrate the knowledge that they're saying they need to demonstrate to be a high
school graduate. Do you know if the state has released what data and research it did to come up with the changes. I
believe it's unclear to us. If there's a way to ask. So what is underpinning the changes like how did they get to these change numbers and was the de I mean, times, but they
believe in data driven right changes again. I know you guys and making changes. So please don't think this is a question that you I know you can answer. But if this is space for us to advocate to understand better because
maybe there is some data and research behind this and we need to for a game, perhaps. But if there isn't, then, what's the purpose behind Jill, waiting to see our data
from last year. then even know what the data was from last year to determine whether this is even an appropriate benchmark. >> There's a theory that if you haven't been able look at
accurate. Data, it's difficult to chart a new path and >> I agree. And I would just add again, a lot of this is a little bit of black fights
that. It's our understanding that the state and the that actually having to bring in an outside consulting group to help them reevaluate the standard-setting process and how they arrived at some of
these cuts scores. And that was part of the reason for the faison process. >> Shouldn't touch. They brought the outside expert in beef for the did. The change is not afterwards.
>> And I don't have all the details on that. But I just say it just to speak to your point, I think there are a lot of questions that we have about how the state arrived to it. >> These new cut scores.
>> I ask all these questions because I don't want the public just to think that because cut scores were raise. We think that they're trying to a public education look bad. But with that cuts was
being raised without knowing you with the scores were last year and without releasing the data and the research in the evidence and the reasons behind it and how it leads to
actually showing a better showing of students demonstrate their knowledge that they should have before they graduate and would the state having again, the lawyer look at evidence having to bring in somebody to sort of
fix things and delay it. I wonder. Data thought went into it which gives further evidence circumstantial. I
know. To Ms Anderson's point. I believe circumstantial evidence is good evidence. Tim Anderson's point about. Maybe
there's other. Motivations behind this. The data and
research. Missing John coming. I wish we could be as positive as my colleague. I I really think that this was done for a
very specific reason. >> And I think students and our schools and our teachers are being used as pawns. And I think that's very unfortunate because at the end of the day
we look at data. We look at scores. Children are not numbers. teachers are not numbers. They're people, they're human beings and tests
were on a certain day is a snapshot. Of a certain time. And working in schools. We know that there are different things that can impact that
score. As my colleague said, people watch this and they think that our schools are not working. And that is there's nothing further from the truth. And our data shows and
I would be remiss if I did not say this, which is the one thing that I'm always hopping on is our data shows when our multilingual learners at the time that they need the
outperform for native speakers. And if we follow this, it's going to look like we are failing them and there's nothing further from the truth. And I think that
that's important that. We remain positive. And that we are the investors to the public and to our community. And that we tell our teachers.
We know you and your test. We're not going to judge you play your test scores because we know you're doing the work and we teller students. You are not a test score. Do
things in Fairfax County. Takes the entire child into consideration. We have programs like put put. We're going graduate. We have programs that look at kids is a homeless to kid and not just
to score. And I think we've got to remember that and focus on that. And we need to keep lifting that up for a whole
community to see. Thank you so much. Doctor. Eat. >> Agenda item. 8.0 4 strategic plan. Update. I conduct or read for strategic
plan. Update. >> Thank you. Madam Chair, members of the board and the community this evening. I'm excited to share our strategic plan update for December. And
we're going to talk a little bit about supply chain and how that works Fairfax County in our warehouse operations. It's my pleasure introduce Angela
Brown, our senior manager, too, for warehouse Operations and Angeles enters second year. I believe here managing our warehouse under You chief
operating office leadership. So I want to share that. We this. We're going to look at our 4 pillars this evening and we're looking at Miller, D our
culture of equity excellence and accountability. So let's take a look at some data around our Fairfax County Public School warehouse. The set look, could you please
advance the slide? So our warehouse team is dedicated to supporting schools and offices across the division operating 13 large distribution trucks
and 9 smaller pony trucks, but trees for delivery all across the division. The team handles approximately 500 deliveries and pickups every week. And
over the course of the school year, that adds up to roughly 24,000 deliveries and pickups, illustrating just how central the warehouses daily operations to make this
possible. Our distribution trucks travel about 200,000 miles each year and are phony trucks. Log an additional 133,000 miles. When you look
at it. The duties in general, the warehouse is responsible for managing and delivering core educational supplies, including custodial physical Education, fine arts and
science materials. And we've added in the past 2 years, a warehouse for our theater arts program, which the warehouse is also supporting, which is aboard priority from a couple
years ago. And it's happening. Our daily Internal Mail services ensure that confidential records employee badges, technology in weapons detection systems are where
they need to be in a timely manner. And our team delivers. Finally they managed surplus inventory and asset recycling to ensure that we reduce waste
and maximize financial returns. So to see this work in action, let's take a look at the dedicated team members to make sure elementary science kit materials reach every school on time and
ensure that all teachers and students have access to the resources they need. Madam
Clerk, please play the video. >> These are all the same species of lady having months in our classrooms. Pretty sun.
When we first. >> Got They would like hacking out of exit. Just How do they get those much lady books? >> How did they know how many do need get them out of the
grant? >> Day here. ♪ >> Every order whether its textbooks supplies for science kits comes through this
warehouse. We also distribute surplus items from the school divisions. Internal mail system can handle specialized request with 50 staff members, 13 distribution trucks and 9
phony trucks. Peace for over 200 schools and offices. Our goal is making every student has access to the same high quality, learning materials and matter where they are in the county.
>> When Fcps launches new initiatives, the warehouse is the hub that makes the rollout happened. The sides kidding operation is a prime example. Our team assembling and distributing thousands of kids
each year. Each kit has dozens of components. We worked together with instructional services to schedule deliveries, so every elementary classroom has their kids before lessons begin. It's a complex operation, but
it's all about our students. We love what we do. We just received our ladybug larvae and we're not gonna start packing them for delivery. Our in-house seven-person
production team is responsible for packing each order. broken down by schools and about teacher each box will be packed and then to be placed into a mailed in which after we played in the Middle,
Bennett will delivered into the phone email service and the point there was also made the list of the school. >> Are packing pool and distribution team. Make sure every order. Well, those journals unique item or left supplies is pick packed and
delivered with accuracy. Besides get our great example. People don't realize everything that we get in the world that we touch every single piece of it so becomes involved item. Maybe 1000 boxes strolls. The science guy
is that we packed every quarter. Well, each kid may only take a stroll. This is easy because is going for school. Sometimes we have it teachers 500 plus boxes. Each
grade quarter. So we're looking at thousands of boxes go out quarter. >> Today we're delivering ladybug harvest all the elementary Fairfax County. I
love doing this. I love, you know, delivering mail. I love. You know, serving the community being able to make
the teacher's its wings. >> Kids today, livery, fun learning stuff, tools that they need to succeed in life, you know, just servant Fairfax
County, Public Schools. You that neighbor of the year. >> He breaks out of his case. It's one thing to look at a time lapse of a ladybug growing. That's a different
thing entirely to get to witness it with your own eyes and see it go through all of those different stages. What we were observations even today, some of my students are asking. >> they come from and it was like, well, that's a great
question. They're delivered to us by some people, backs county. And I know especially thinking about how it's not just ladybugs in 3rd grade, but all the science kits that we use all here, its accomplishment. Y'all are
amazing. >> That many people to just get containers of 17, blast.
>> have Miss Brown. A make a call for comment. >> Thank you so for the warehouse, the student, the end who was just like wow, that's why we do it. Yesterday
I was supporting the mission Mr. Smith is actually. I was there. And, you know, he asked what is it that we do? And, you know, I went through the usual. We just deliver
supplies. He's like no. Deliver the spot, the supplies it keeps the students carry. sounds like that's exactly we do. The Lady Bucks, for example. Happy that we able to
do that. And thankful to the team. I'm excited that everybody got a chance to see
what it is. We're going to kick things off with lady. >> We we have lady. We have a
and I we have several. >> Folks that have some light on. So we're OK, we're going to be here just as I was going to make the point that, course, the delivery one
important science Thank you for team that up for me. I know as a former test. Coordinator in Fairfax County back when everything was hard
copy. I was often over at the warehouse with all of those. You know, Cook County and collection of answer sheets and and delivering things. And I will say I got to know quite
a few people over there and it's an amazing operation. just to everyone I've ever interacted with we're positive were helpful, were patient and
were part of believing in the mission. So I just wanted to uplift the ladybugs all science kit lessons and everything you do. So just really appreciate it. And you
go to great work. Thank you. Martin. >> I love the spirit and the dedication to public service. That's part of organization. So thank you so much for
everything you and your team doing a daily basis. Just looking at the video, it seems to be a very manual process. And obviously there's been a lot of innovation by Amazon
and other companies and integrating robotics and and machinery. And I just didn't see that in the o at all. Can you just talk a little bit about whether you have any?
You know, technology that's being used there. If there's any effort to work with industry to see what's out there in terms of automation, robotics after that might
enable your staff to do more with, you time that might be liberated by integrating some technology. Great question, Mr. Dunn. >> So just a quick background
myself. I the warehousing industry for. Over 20 years and coming to fcps. That's one of the things that I discussed with Mr. Merrick is how do we? Move forward with technology
within the warehouse and examples right now with maker system that's used by the science team. We're working. Looking at some different things where we can upgrade We
are in the process of looking to make work.
>> I would like to lift. Lift out. I get it. I would like to lift up that this is an amazing done by the House
operations team. And do I I don't know if you compare with Amazon, the billions and billions of dollars they have to. >> In autumn eyes. you know, have roadblocks in their Van
House. But yes, automation would be great to see that. >> But it is pretty amazing to see from the very house to the students. >> How there's it's the whole
pull a family line and everybody looks so happy doing the work doing. And that's what avc than schools set an FBS. When we go and then in
events and even their house, which would think most people would be so happy working in doing but it is is a part of public service. I guess. And public education is the best.
really appreciate this. Thank you. Thank you. Sizemore Heizer. Thank you. couldn't resist. Since you mentioned Dre to ask about performing
arts warehouse and to say thrilled I am because it is an equity issue, right to be able to visit an equity and environmental issues. Right? Both to >> not throw away as many items, but also to be able to
have school share item. So I was just curious how it was going in terms of usage Bill from school, storing things and schools using things. I know we talked when it was first when we first doing
about the communications aspect making sure schools know how to use it and how the resources to get things there or get things out. So it's kind of curious about that. >> We do work with
instructional services, specifically the theater department and Dr. Taylor does a good job of working with my team us know what needs to go
out we, you know, do our normal process where schools are put in the warehouse request load. It will deliver to the schools and then transferred among the schools as needed. And our space in
the warehouse, said we do work with her on what's coming in and then the team will allocate space. Make sure that we have available for them as items come back to the warehouse.
>> And he's in this might be more of Dr. Taylor question are indexing of the items. It is a way that we share. The indexes are the schools that they know him looking for this particular type of set piece for this particular era
costume. You know, to make it as easy as possible for schools who may not as many resources, right to know what they repurpose from this warehouse as opposed to having
to create. That may be more of a Dr Reid question. So I don't put you on the now it's I think that that, you know, we're doing this warehouse theater.
>> Support in phases. But I think that's a good idea. Sort of like a library of what's there. So. Theater programs could access it. We're also looking at it as a site for
transition program that we talked about earlier. And so that may be an opportunity for someone to come in and create
that type of a library or. index indexing of the items I know we're still it's somewhat limited and the space, but I've been really pleased with
how hard. The staff is working to try to make space because it is an important piece because it get around and try to watch a number of the different theater. Musical said it really. I think it's
really helpful to be able to share from >> Yeah, I think I mean, that's the reason it was Mister not Colfax. My who brought the motion to do that on the previous 4. But, you know, I think having the space
is the first step right, making it easy for the different programs to know what's there and to know to share before they a change of habit. For Iceland. It's
>> I think what the warehouse has done is not just provided the space, but also the movement of the year material around the county because that was the second thing. How are we going to from one place to another? The team's done a really nice job of that. But
you're right. I mean, I think everything that we Ben. Asked to do doing it and then we just need to continue to take it up. A notch in our
warehouse is we can see if there's enthusiasm that sent magic out there at the warehouse live spent quite a little bit of time up there. You Recently we had to make an adjustment food storage high
with the pallets and that required talk about mathematics. And I could go there to right foot that required a lot of problem solving on the part of the team bring down some of the Heights and all of that. But
it's it's a great group out there. >> I would say one last thing that goes to the value of so are central office right in
and work that all that organizations do. We talk about HR earlier? We're talking about, you know, our facilities, folks and allows us to support learning in our schools and we couldn't do the learning without all of this work. So thank you for the
work that you do. Thank you for making sure that folks know to use that warehouse in and that would help save schools, money and time and effort and helps the environment. So thank you for work. >> That I think, you know,
team Fcps a strong. Missy John Canning. >> So first, I want to thank you for your work. And I've spent many hours in the warehouse and I would like to
lift up that when you are a family liaison and you need to get all kinds of things for free. You could the warehouse to outfit your office and 2, you know, try to replace
items. And I think a lot of people don't understand that. There's a great resource there because we don't waste. I mean, that's the way for us not to waste. I mean, if
someone doesn't use up classroom, they sent it to the warehouse and another place you might need it. And I cannot tell you like the treasures that I have found at the warehouse. I felt like I
was thrifting and I was like, oh, I can do quite a law for or the school needs Let me go look at the warehouse before we start looking to purchase that. So aside from all the other fun stuff that you guys
do, which I think is critically important. They think it's important for us to realize that. We try to be resourceful with what we have and we try to manage your
resources and the value that warehouse terms of us not having to spend money on certain things is is just huge
benefit. Thank you very much. >> item. 9 consent agenda are adopted rules of parliamentary procedure. Robert's rules
provide for consent agenda listing several items for approval by the board by single motion. Many items listed have gone through board review and documentation has been provided to all board
members and the public in advance items may removed from the consent agenda at the Any board member prior to the meeting, the consent agenda is on the screen. Is there any
objection to approving the consent agenda? >> I object item 9.5 Ford of contract, HVAC air and water balancing in field. Secondary school.
>> Item 9.0 5 is removed from the consent agenda hearing and seeing no other objections. The remainder of the consent agenda is approved. I call on Mr. Done for a motion. >> I move that the school
board award the contract for the HVAC air and water bouncing at Heathfield second, a school to Annandale Fountain Company Inc and the total amount of $397,064. And $0.31
and authorize the division superintendent for the chief operating officer to execute deliver and administer the contract on behalf of the school board. >> Is there a second by second? Thank you, Mr. pending
margin. Would you like to speak your motion? >> Yes, but more importantly, I'd like to provide the superintendent with the
opportunity to speak this this contract because he feels secondary school has witnessed an extraordinary effort by the superintendent to remediate the mall that was discovered
there earlier this year. And there is email sent today or imminently and I just want to provide her an opportunity to to speak to the totality of the extraordinary investments
that were made and and what has now been determined that at the closing of this initiative. >> Well, thank you, Mr. Dunn I
really appreciate the board and your leadership on this situation as well. I know a number of you spent time at Hayfield the summer and at the
start of the school year when we had one of the I believe second, most humid, it's not the most humid summer we've had in the history of Northern
Virginia. So we did have a serious mold, concerned rose the summer. We also a leak and rough situation. But we went
to extraordinary means actually to provide risk rovers and rerouting plumbing and HVAC systems that were
clean over 350 coils ceiling tiles remove that was a full of remediation effort and you're correct, Mr. Downey did provide the board the letter
that will be going out to field community tomorrow with the close out letter from RK to mold remediation group that
goes into Great detail provides the data I believe the transparency the community has asked for about the close
out of this project. And so I appreciate you pulling this off and drawing attention to those extraordinary efforts. Many of us spend quite a little bit of time out there
on weekends going back to check. So I appreciate that and Mr. Gordon, you want to just make a couple comments about the highlights from the R Kate, U.S. report. Yes,
ma'am. And thanks to the board for this action. this. This contract will actually help us improve the indoor air quality. >> Actually will help us expand extending useful life of the systems we have within
the facility. And it will ensure proper him in humidity set points that will go forward with and this contract coupled with >> are
>> 3rd party vendor Arcade is. With addition to adding some data loggers, a different point will help us get a position where come the next high humidity season. We won't be here again. Thank you,
ma'am. Right. And I think the other thing that we are putting into place across the division and in particular, we're starting at Hayfield is. >> I'm monitoring system so
that we would pick any sense of a situation like this much more quickly. So we react more quickly. So I also appreciate
Mr. Gordon and the team, their focus on preventive measures moving forward. It's always more efficient to prevent issues and it is to remediate them after they occur. So
we're working very hard to make sure that we have some lessons learned from hay field and the mold remediation. And we want to make sure that we have a number of schools that
are built over sort of watery boggy areas. you know, we just have to adjust our practices. The weather changes. So thank you, Mr. Dunn. >> And I especially appreciate
the fact that when there is a one-time flooding incident and then it was determined that there has been a recurring issue over time that, you know, you demonstrate extraordinary leadership with Mr. Gordon and his team to not
just seek a quick fix, but instead a permanent solution that will ensure this never happens again, either at Hayfield or anywhere else in the school division. So it's a
opportunity for for you again to strengthen the the daily operations and management of our school division that can give parents the confidence their children will attend
school and that will safe and environmentally healthy. Thank Martin. Thank you. >> John County, would you like to speak to your second? It would like to think the
supervisor of this intended for her leadership. I appreciate all the time you put into this. I really want to think Dr Ponce and Mr. Gordon, who kind of camped out
at Hayfield? Several weeks at a time they were there overseen at different times what's going on really focused on that. I also want to thank
Cherrie Anderson were working Chairman McKay and I consistently worked with Supervisor Lusk to do follow-up on the hay field. Mold remediation situation.
One of the curses of living in Virginia for this. Desert Texas school is to find out that there's clay here and that the walk that water doesn't seep down and that.
>> There's this little hunting creek. Trip. Much trivia. Tory that goes all over our region. And if you're sitting in that 100, just rises up from the
ground, incomes in up to your basement and that would be a gift in the desert. But these are the challenges that we have in northern Virginia.
>> So I learned a lot about. Topography with hay field. And I think we all did. So I really want to thank the hard work that everybody put into this because it was a
challenge and must record and you were relatively new to the job. So you would just thrown into the deep end. And and you survived. So thank you.
>> Thank you. Miss coming. I will call for a vote on the motion which is on the screen. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh, Mr. McElveen Misty John Canning misleading Mistick
said Miss Sizemore Heizer Miss Mister Moon and Dr Anderson and myself. So that is unanimous for all board members present with Mr.
McDaniel away from the table. Agenda item 10 new business the following our new business items. There will not be a vote on these items this evening. But action is
scheduled at a future meeting agenda Item. 11 board committee reports icon Mr. McElveen for an update on the audit committee. >> Thank you very much. So we
had our a committee meeting a couple weeks ago and we went through our audit reports and school-based audits among
several other things we did convey to the board several things that came out of clothes meeting. So if you have not reviews those, please do because those are timely
issues. Agenda item 12 Superintendent matters. I conduct or read for Superintendent Matters. Thank you, Madam Chair. Given the
hour and the early rising with winter weather event in the morning off pass this evening. >> Thank you. Dr Reid. Agenda item. 13 board matters next on
the agenda is board matters. I will call on each school board member to speak. We're going to kick things off with size
where highs are. >> Thank you. But I'm going to say. I don't know where I'll
be. Next time this board meets. And so I just wanted to take a few minutes as they look to all of you. Thank you
for everything that you do. I know sometimes pushing very
h*** o* certain topics. I will
say that I love the fact. That
>> That notion in your work. I hope. That you all consider and continue to look at every child, not by name and by need. My name and my strength.
I want to thank you for the work you've done. In a variety areas. I want to thank my colleagues because this is hard work. This thankless work. But this is the work of
our future. And this is a work of our democracy. This is the work. That will build. And amazing country and amazing
County. There's no greater work and the work that you all do. The work, our staff and our teachers. Every day and administrators in the
buildings do. And I hope. Every time we look at a child, every time we work with a child, I hope we say. What can this child teach me today? How
can I lift up the humanity in this child? And how could I foster the strengths? Of this child? And what can I do today? To make sure that this
child has the best future they can have. When they leave my building my room. Our schools.
These last 6 years have fun. The best of my life. Thank you. Miss Sizemore Heizer, Mr.
McCAbe. Mr. McDaniel pass. Mr. Fresh. Thank you. Quick update.
>> I enjoyed November having an opportunity to visit schools with our state legislators. Holy see Bolden said on at Freedom Hill. David
Boulevard elementary school. And Congressman Walkinshaw at Mosaic Elementary School for Tommy's teachers tour for the Virginia Lottery came and celebrated our educators and
I'm excited to continue in December. I have been shadowing some of our amazing staff in our schools. Last week I got an opportunity to
work in the library, man, 2 elementary schools getting books for kids and and reading to them earlier this week, I shadowed one of our incredible bus drivers, Mr. Spalding on a Pine Spring Elementary School
bus stop and tomorrow I will be cleaning street what elementary school at the janitorial staff, which I'm excited to to do, especially if I get to. How are the the
floor was acts? those those look incredibly fun you know, we'll see what time this actually happens and had an opportunity to join my
colleagues in welcoming our student leaders for the Student Leadership Development program in Providence District. We have a sophomore this year. From Oakton High
School, Nadia Mears, who is an incredible young leader and I'm looking forward to seeing her grow throughout that. I want to give a big shout out to the Open Cougars. Girls, Flag football team. The first
champions in Fairfax County Public Schools, history on their tremendous win. And I'm looking forward to closing out this year attending various plays and musicals, which you
can find across Providence District in my newsletter. And if you have any winter gear new or lightly used supervisor Palchik saw office is hosting
a winter gear drive. So please check the newsletter or her Web site so that you can donate 4. The effort to keep
members of our community warm. Dr. Anderson.
>> Thank To my district school rushed the size of nicer. If I to see you. But the next with
me. Way for one of 93 numbers. Mr. Dunn.
>> First, I want congratulate nor Fitzpatrick of West Potomac High School who was selected to participate in the Student Leadership Development program from the Mount Vernon District. Yesterday. I was
excited to join the West Potomac Academy for the official launch of an exciting partnership with the Metropolitan Washington Airports. Authority, which will provide our students with
invaluable internships and career opportunities. I attended recently Bucknell Elementary's first Montessori informational 9 where families and community members learned more about this new free
program available to families and the West to make permanent the first public Montessori program in Fcps. I was also honored to present a proclamation to recognize when
Wood Elementary 65th anniversary of its 2025. Kabul, Gallup and I wrapped up the month with visits to Riverside Elementary in Lorton Station Elementary. Thank you
to the Mount Vernon High School Ptsa in the Bellview Elementary PTA for inviting me to present your recent meetings. And thank you. Also to the Fairfax County Council PTA for inviting me and my
colleagues to join its annual PTA advocacy day. Finally, please consider donating non-perishable food items in grocery store. Our Walmart gift cards to benefit the
2025. Mount Vernon District Food Drive that I'm co-sponsoring with supervisor and stark. All donations will go directly to Mount Vernon High School families facing
food insecurity over the long winter break. Police to find the Mount Governmental Center to drop off your donations by Friday, December 5th, thank you. Mystic's it.
>> Just want to say to everyone I my meeting. Not like For this year because I would be out of town and those
in person. So. Issue on Happy Holidays. Thank you. Missy coming. >> It is difficult to follow.
Mystics it with for humor. I really did not have prepared remarks tonight, but I do want to also say thank you to all of my colleagues and thank
you, too, 2 because when I first came on this boy, she really help guy being teach me a lot as she continues to do that and is an example of
someone that is. Extremely passionate. Doggett about things. And I think he's taught us all the value of recognizing and looking at
each individual, whether they're a student, young adult or and older adult that we all bring value world important.
And I think that if we all believe that and walk through this world, that we be in a better place. So I really want to thank you. And if you are
still here, of course, going to lift a happy. But if you're not here, then we are going to be breaking new. >> And we're gonna expect
results. So and we will be lifting up a lot of things to So thank you. And good night. Khan Dre. >> Yeah, I just wanted to on
behalf of our staff. Thank for your contribution. Your dedication Monday.
>> Both learned from you and hopefully will continue support the vision lifts up each and every child. The strengths pay system. So thank
you. >> Thank again. Thank you. Russia. Thank you for what you've taught me. I really appreciate. When he visited Chantilly actually thought you
had something you can learn from a direct listing service and someone to supervise performing arts and by name by strength. Amen to that My strength. Thank you for that
work. want to congratulate Gigi Fernandez, who is my selection on this to leadership to the school board. She's language student and was delightful was great to meet her the other evening
also encourage everyone to vote for the wash FM Christmas high School, higher contest. 3 Fcps High school's out of the 12 fires in the first round Vo
Daily for Langley for McClain or Centerville until. December 9th go to wash up and website a list of the choirs and vote daily when course program
winds up to 5,000 for their school's music program and perform a capital one hole on 12. 27 next round will be announced on December 10:30AM. was very excited to celebrate
with Herndon High School staff as they honored were honored by time and it flies teacher tour contest. Everyone got lottery tickets and filled them out. And there's lots celebration when they won $50
or even if they just won one dollar, it was great to be with those teachers this afternoon. Had a great time last Saturday join Dranesville image Elementary's principal gladly. The teachers and
students at the herd for nightly Library and really enjoyed watching students get excited. But reading in choosing books to bring home and forgive me if any of our younger students are of listening to our Mars. But
tomorrow is the 67th day of the school year. >> I loved drains Ville Elementary schools, 6, 7 reading challenge. They're challenging students families
to reach 6 or 7 books before winter break starts so anyways. Happy 6, 7, You keep
thinking that. But it doesn't work. I'm gonna take 3 seconds and just say I would like to say that while this may be the last time, this configuration of the board is here.
>> I would like to lift up all the good work that we've done together in in our short time together on the board and how much we appreciate the fact that you you have always listened to the folks that
were new or on the board and learning. So we appreciate it.
So Ed.
>> 12:10AM.
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