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 to honor the passing and memory of former
at large school board member and chair Robert Fry who passed away recently and a performance of the national anthem by the Forest Hill Elementary School, 5th and 6th grade course under the direction of Stephanie
Patterson.
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>> another round of applause for those talented kids.
Agenda item, 2.0, 0, 2 announcements. If you would like to review a copy of the meeting agenda, please see the back of the auditorium to obtain copies of that. Any items or supporting materials
being presented tonight. Please reference our code on the agenda or visit Fcps Edu Slash board docs. Tonight's meeting is being broadcast on channel. 99 and live streamed
on YouTube and our Web site at Fcps Edu Slash live stream. Agenda item. 2.0 3 Women's History Month proclamation calling this lady for the
proclamation. >> Where is Women's History Month began as a women's history week in Santa Rosa, California. 1978 coincide with International Women's Day on March 8. The goal of this event was to bring attention
to women's historical achievements. Many communities across the country adopted this special recognition. This movement became so widespread that in 1987 Congress ultimately does designated the
month of March is Women's History Month. And whereas this year's theme moving forward together, women educating and inspiring generations recognizes and celebrates the contributions women have made to the
American educational system from classrooms to boardrooms grassroots movements to go going to shut women, educators, leaders and mentors who played a pivotal role in the dirt reminds inspiring
transformative action. This team honors the collective strength and influence of those women who have dedicated their lives, education, mentorship and leadership. Through their efforts. They've
served as an inspiration for all generations, both past and present and whereas women of all races, creeds and ethnic origins have cut have contributed significantly to the history and development of
United States. These women include not only the notable Abigail Adams, Susan B Anthony, so join or truth. Rosa Parks, Kamala Harris Yuriko Ciaa Ma pot to talk
make Dolores Huerta Sonia Sotomayor. Police are Rick Hahn. They got here. Kobe to it, our Sylvia Mendez, but also the many other unsung heroines. And whereas women
have led our country and a significant contributions to public life. On the development of our country in 2023. 26 women SOT local public office in Fairfax County with 12 being
victorious to include 7 members of the Paris School board. And whereas that 1963 President John F Kennedy signed into law that women's work and fair and they're fair
and equal treatment in the workplace was vital to work. Our country's economic prosperity. American women still face a substantial of says of substantial gender-based wage gap. The
Institute of Women's Policy Research estimates Equality might still be out of reach until 2088. A working woman full time in 2023. On average
earns 82.7 cents per every dollar. A man working full-time earns which shrinks women's annual earnings by about $10,000. We salute women advocates and their efforts to fight for acquittal, pay for
women. And whereas women's history provides our youth with positive role models and inspirations, including Katherine Johnson, who is the namesake of our own Kathryn Johnson, Middle School here in
Fairfax County. Miss Johnson is most known for significant contribution to NASA and the STEM community. She also blazed a trail in educational access by being among the first black students to attend
and to desegregate West Virginia University in 1940, now, therefore be it resolved that the Fairfax County school board here by proclaims March 2025. As Women's History Month
and a time to remember and honor the countless women who fought relentlessly for the rights of all women in our great nation. Commonwealth and county. We are proud to celebrate these women past and present who work for inclusion, equality and
fairness. Is there a second? Second, Mr. Dunn, all those in favor of the proclamation, mayor and sticks it Mr. McCAbe Dr Anderson. >> Mr. McDaniel this Anderson
Sizemore Heizer, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon, This lady the same time putting myself. That is unanimous. The proclamation passes. Congratulations.
Agenda item. 2.0 4 Disability acceptance month proclamation icon, Mr. Dunford proclamation. Whereas the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, was founded on 4
principles. >> Inclusion, full participation, economic self-sufficiency and equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities, Fairfax County Public Schools is
committed to these and the principles of equity excellence and opportunity for all students and whereas inclusion is an attitude and approach and a mindset that
welcomes and facilitates participation of students with disabilities and every aspect of student life, which requires mutual responsibility for adaptation and removal of
barriers. So that students with disabilities have the same opportunity to participate in student life as any other student. And whereas Fairfax County Public schools
celebrate efforts to recognize disability awareness and acceptance increase public awareness and respect for persons with disabilities and form. The public concerning their many contributions to
society. Ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities, encourage health promotion to increase community awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities and emphasizes
the abilities and rights of disabled persons. And whereas over 28,000, approximately 16% of fcps student receive special education services and
research has shown that students with disabilities encounter more difficulty being accepted by their peers, making friends and becoming involved in school and community-based activities and
clubs and non disabled students. And whereas Fairfax County Public Schools provides innovative and individualized programs to advance the achievement and knowledge of students and young adults
living with disabilities and the areas of vocational social and life skills. And whereas disability is a natural part of human diversity and people
with disabilities have the same human and civil rights as everyone else, including the right to be included in all aspects of society. Therefore, we must ensure they are included in Fcps community by
increasing knowledge and understanding of disabilities promoting positive attitudes by creating a culture of respect and inclusion and sharing the school curriculum and norms, events and
processes are accessible and inclusive of disability history and disability norms. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County School board does hereby proclaim
March 2025. as Disability Acceptance month and recognition of the many contributions and strength of people with disabilities remote, promote inclusive school communities across our
division and now, therefore, be it further resolved that the Fairfax County School Board renews its commitment to inclusion for all individuals with disabilities our schools and communities. Is there a
second? Mr? McDaniel, all those in favor of the proclamation, Miss mayor and Mystics it Mr. Make. >> Mr. McElveen Dr, Anderson. Mr. McDaniel Miss Anderson
Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, misleading to say John Cunningham, myself, that is unanimous. The proclamation passes. Congratulations. Item
2.0 5 Bailey's upper elementary school 10th anniversary proclamation that called Dr Anderson for a proclamation. >> Thank you. Whereas Bailey's upper elementary school for
the arts and sciences open and 2014 as an innovative solution to the growing needs of its community. Transforming a former 5 story office building
and to a first of its kind elementary school in Fairfax County. And just to hold on to your horses with Cement C 8 months. Earning the 2016
Fairfax County, exceptional Design Award. And whereas the opening of Bailey's upper elementary school, relieve the overcrowding at its sister school. Bailey's elementary
school by moving students in grades 3 to 5 to the new location. Bayley's or Upper Elementary School is a
celebrated magnet program offering arts and sciences to students through day ends theater and music and they have made Dre dance there,
too. The program at Bailey's is committed to educational excellence, which is reflected in its longstanding partnership with the Kennedy Center through the chain,
changing education through the arts program, which integrate the arts and took core academic subjects to inspire creative thinking and
learning. And whereas Bayley's Upper elementary has continued the Spanish immersion program which was established as one of the first Spanish immersion
programs and fcps at Bailey's Elementary and continues to enrich the lives of the students by fostering bilingual proficiency and cultural understanding. And
whereas Bailey's upper elementary school has demonstrated leadership and innovation through initiatives such as becoming the first
project, glad School and Fcps and 2022. And establishing one of the earliest elementary partnerships with the Davis Center. And whereas the
school's efforts to nurture student leadership and achievement are evident and programs such as the Baileys News Network. A Live Daily
News show which offers students hands-on experience and broadcasting as anchors, reporters and technicians and the Baileys upper. Ensemble
and gauging 5th grade students in the production of musicals each year to include acting singing, Dancing and producing. And whereas Bailey's Upper elementary
school has been recognized for his excellence and dedication equity. And improvement to accolades, including the Virginia Board of Education,
Continuous Improvement Award in the Fcps Excellence and Equity Award and 2019. Now, therefore be it resolved that
the Fairfax County School board honors Bailey's upper elementary School for the arts and sciences on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, providing educational excellence and enrichment
opportunities. 2 students and the community. Is there a second second, Mr. Moon, all those in favor of the proclamation, Miss mayor and Mystics, Mr. McElveen Dr, Anderson, Mr. McDaniel.
>> Miss Anderson, the Sizemore Heizer Mr. Done, Mr. Moon, This Lady missing John Cunningham myself. That is unanimous. The proclamation
passes. Congratulations. Agenda item. 2.0 6 near diversity. Affirmation week proclamation that called missiles. More highs are for a proclamation. >> Whereas no divergence is a
biological fact. And then or diversity movement is a civil rights movement that emerge from social justice efforts and social science research beginning in the 1990's.
Whereas every person on our planet is neurodiverse. >> As we all think behave feel proceed and learn in different ways that are unique to each individual due to the
identities and experiences all of these different ways of being and functioning our value neutral, meaning there is not one better or right way and within the Nusra Diversity
perspective, their nerve divergent ways of being in which individual's cognitive functioning is different than societies perceived, quote-unquote, typical or coat a coat. Most commonly
occurring means a functioning and diagnoses such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, entre processing disorder, PTSD and more. And whereas since the
strengths based approach to ADHD, autism other related diagnoses is better than the medical deficits based approach that no diversity movement favors strength space
model, but also recognizing a society's current norms. Police and structures can create barriers to access and affirmation for know, divergent individuals. And
whereas according to the National Institutes of Health, NIH, an estimated 15 to 20% of the world's population exhibit some 400 divergence given both by genetic and environmental
factors and many successful and famous people such as Emma Watson, Travis Kelce Simone Biles, Richard Branson, Carl Sagan, Daryl Hannah and Billie
Eilish. To name just a few Arnaud Divergent. And whereas the snare a diversity equity work is about building mindsets that drive our
language address, biases, promote spaces of belonging and center. Human variability at the forefront of our decision-making process season actions. And whereas Fairfax
County Public Schools is committed to ensuring equal access to quality education for all students. A university designing instruction and
educational environments in plainer diversity. Specialist the first in the nation for K 12 school divisions lifting up Neurodiverse staff members recognizing that there are different ways of being in our
schools and communities affirming the abilities and unique strengths of every student and staff member presuming competence promoting positive self concepts and
identities and ensuring spaces and school communities do not require students to mask unique individual characteristics or to assimilate to participate.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County school board use its commitment to creating or a divergent affirming schools. And here by proclaims March, 17th 2 23rd has no diversity affirmation week in recognition of the
cognitive brilliance that every student brings to our system, schools and communities. Is there a second I aren't all those in favor of the proclamation. Miss Maren
Mystics, Mr. Mckelvie Dr, Anderson, Mr. McDaniel. >> Miss Anderson, the Sizemore heizer, Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, This lady the same cutting myself. That is unanimous. The proclamation
passes. Congratulations. Agenda item. 2.0 7 honoring Gerald w Gerry Hyland proclamation. Before we hear the next proclamation honoring
the memory of former Mount Vernon Supervisor, Gerry Hyland. I would like to recognize some special guests that are with us this evening. Mount Vernon District supervisor former school board
member and chair Dan Storck. And former Mount Vernon School board member and former chair
Miss Karen but Sanders. I'd also like to welcome Gigi Highland, the daughter of Supervisor Highland and her
husband, Chris Revere. I call him Mr. Dunford proclamation. Whereas Fairfax County and the Mount Vernon District celebrates the life and mourns
the passing of Gerald W Gerry Hyland. >> A trusted and beloved community figure who guided the transformation of the Mount Vernon District and Fairfax County while serving
as Fairfax County supervisor for the Mount Vernon District from 1988, to 2015. As he was a staunch advocate for Fairfax County, Public schools to
include successful advocacy for full-day kindergarten and the establishment of South County High School and South County Middle School. And whereas he played a pivotal role in community development,
public safety and infrastructure advancements to include the establishment of the Lorton farmers Market, the preservation and expansion of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
The acquisition of the Lorton Correctional Complex, the establishment of the master plan for a vibrant South County community. And whereas throughout his tenure, Gerry Hyland was known for his
tireless advocacy and leadership guiding the community through significant challenges to include the closure of the interstate Interstate. 95 landfill. And
whereas after serving nearly 30 years in elected office and multiple advisory boards and commissions, the South County Center was renamed the Jerry Highland Government Center to
reflect his profound impact on public safety, health care, transportation and the environment throughout the region now, therefore, be it resolved that the Fairfax County School board honors and
remembers Gerald W Gerry Hyland for his outstanding contributions, exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the community, extending our deepest sympathies to his family in
expressing our heartfelt gratitude for his remarkable service. Thank you, Mr. Dunn is their second. Mr. Moon, all those in favor of the proclamation, Miss mayor and
Mystics that Mr. Mckelvie Dr Anderson, Mr. McDaniel this Anderson missed Sizemore heizer. >> Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, misleading same cutting myself. That is unanimous. The proclamation passes.
Congratulations. I would like to welcome the family of Jerry Highland and all those here in support of honoring Gerry Hyland. The proclamation to please join the board for photo at the front of the
dance and then we'll move on
to the other proclamations.
>> I would like to welcome all those here in support of the Neurodiversity affirmation proclamation affirmation Week proclamation to please join
the board for a photo at the
front of the diocese.
I would like to welcome all those here in support of the Baileys Upper elementary School 10th anniversary proclamation to please join the board for a
photo at the front of the
Dyess.
I would like to welcome all those here in support of the disability acceptance month proclamation to se
join the board for a photo at
the front of the Dias.
I would like to welcome the Fairfax County Commission for Women League of Women, Voters of the Fairfax area and all those here in support of the Women's History Month Proclamation to please join the board for a
photo at the front of the
diocese.
>> All right. Only 7 more proclamations. I'm just kidding. Agenda item. 3.0 1 community participation. The
next order of business is community participation. We welcome all community members who are here and those who signed up to speak this evening. Additional information about sending up to provide comments at school board, regular business meetings and public hearings
can be found on the school board's website and Fcps Edu slash school board during the signup process. Community members acknowledge they were informed of the school board's expectations for proper decorum when providing
comments, these expectations are also available online. And with the printed agenda, meeting materials in the back of the room. We asked audience members to be respectful of one of one another shouting out purse will not be
tolerated. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of a speaker's remarks. Audience members may not join speakers at the podium mentioned main at their seats, including one recording video were taking photos. We are
grateful to those who have come to speak to us today and thank you for your cooperation school board members will be listening but not responding. Madam Clerk, please call the
first speaker. >> Bone Corey Combi.
>> Thank you for having me here today. Today, I'd like to share with you a couple of numbers. 83 is the number of school shootings in 2024, 39
is a number of those that occurred in Virginia, according to John Hopkins University. Guns are the leading cause of death among American children and teens.
In addition, there have been numerous gun violence threats, creating fear and uncertainty in our fcps community. When I wake up in the morning, my first Option B, is it safe to
go to school today? But one day last year, it was. On May. First of 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School. There was a threat made on our
school and school remained open. Students at and fear wondering if the threat was going to be carried out in teachers, locked doors and kept a closer eye on their students exiting and entering
the classroom. All of us have practice lockdown drills, but anxiety hung in the air as no one knew if we would make it home safe. We don't feel this way on days that threats are carried out. We feel this
every day. We don't have the resources to prevent every school shooting, but we can make lockdown procedures more effective as part of a student activism group here in Fcps
done with guns. I promise to implement center Chicks. >> C E and T E X panic buttons to let staff contact emergency services quicker and safer.
>> Their worn on a lanyard and have 2 parts. One that alerts local emergency services with your current location and the other that lets teachers alert administrators within a school. Current methods of
contacting emergency services. We see in fcps like phones emit lights and sounds and can be unsafe during emergencies. Schools in Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee and New Jersey have implemented center
Jax panic Buttons and reported more Rapid Emergency Service response times and the school shooting a George at the beginning of this year. The shooter was apprehended almost instantly due to procedure.
Panic. But I propose first step and I'd like you to take
the rest. Thank you. >> Mikhaela Danner. Good
evening, Doctor. Reed members of the school board. >> I know how hard your jobs are. Thank you for all the work you've done to improve our schools. Today. And once
again here to talk to you about healthy school, start times. Healthy school start times are super important. And it feels like you've been ignoring a request. It's been
10 years now. And you made a promise to work on them. And now you're you're breaking that promise. You are the people we chose to represent us. Sleep is so important.
Important. I tend do work session and heard each and every one of you say that you understand how important this is now you want it to happen and it's still not moving forward. Why? If you
understand why don't you listen? Why are needs of students? The most important thing you are considering here? So that is why I'm here
today. Why can't we just go to sleep earlier? Well, that's not how our bodies work. It is scientifically proven that during adolescence when we are changing and growing, we need
more sleep and our body clocks change. Our bodies want to stay up later and wake up later. According to news, the majority of teenagers do not get the recommended 8 to 10
hours of sleep. adequate inadequate. The current sorry can lead to countless negative health consequences that impact students abilities to
learn. Many experts advocate later school start times to help students get the sleep. They need. This shows that is unhealthy to start school at 07:20AM. It's clear that you
are not going to change start times for everyone for fall 2025. and that is outrageous and infuriating. I'm hopeful you will at least know for for Mason District. Honor your
promise and commit to change for fall 2026, thank you. I
can bill. Sac razor. >> Hi, good evening, everyone here talk to you about the policy of raising grades up to
50%. Imagine this was done to encourage students that are struggling not to give up. And give them a ability if they work harder to achieve good grades and move on to the
school system. But I don't think you're where's that. There's a segment of kids that are taking what you've done and misusing it essentially taking AP high level courses
which account for out of a 5, 0, instead and then using your system to raise grades to essentially wind up with about absolutely no work. When I
spoke to the school system, I found that wasn't just my child. That was using it that many children. They're using it. It's a known problem. I looked into the specifics on
it and the way I believe it was written was that if the student demonstrated a reasonable effort, the teacher would have discretion to raise grade. But in practice, that's
not how the teachers see it. The teachers see that they should not be. Allowing zeroes to remain in the great book and they're essentially raising. The students even if
the student makes no effort. So essentially what happens is that you have kids that look better graduating that even have good GPA is that are
essentially doing no work in many cases, not even attending their classes. The school's aware of it. guidance departments aware of it. It's a known problem and there
appears to be no solution. I think it's not just and not in the interest of the children to have this system in many cases, but it's also discouraging for the teachers who feel powerless to do
anything other than pass kids through the system. So I'm not sure what the original intent of this was. But I wanted to let you know how it actually
being used in the system. And I would encourage you to look into this and re evaluate whether this program is doing. >> More harm are more good.
Thank you. >> Please play the video testimony submitted by Phyllis Payne. Good evening.
>> Thank you for all of the work that you are doing to protect children in Fairfax. Thank you for the productive middle school. Start time work session where you raise the
idea of adopting a first phase in Mason District where students suffer with wait times before dawn for 3 years. You have a golden opportunity
to implement this positive change next fall. You can transform the day and the school year to help thousands of families. Studies show that would later Middles and high
school star 10 students, parents and teachers gains late. Why does that matter? Not just because of the game, but also because timing is everything. When secondary
schools start later, students are more engaged, awake and ready to learn. Mood. Improves in a dose response relationship in a Fairfax,
steady for every hour of sleep gained the odds of students feeling sad and hopeless declined by 38%. And the odds for attempted suicide declined
by 58%. You have a golden opportunity because the days of pins and streams on the matter and manually pairing the strips are over. You have
software to optimize multiple options quickly so you can choose thoughtfully to improve the overall student and family experience. Avoid moving elementary schools later than
the current 9.20, last part. We've waited 10 years for the promised improvements to middle school. Start times. You have a golden opportunity to resolve the perceived
challenges in a small area in 2025. to make improvements to the plans and then to bring the best options forward for implementation of healthy
middle school start times for the whole county in 2026. Chair fresh. That was our last public speaker. Thank you. >> Agenda item 4.0 one student
Representative matters. I call on miss someone. >> Good evening, everyone. Happy Women's History Month. Earlier today I attended the Virginia School Board Association Springs Student Representative Conference
online with other Virginia school board representatives to talk about updates, legislative updates from Virginia's General Assembly and topics to look out for as we move into the next couple months. It was such
informative session and I'm always inspired by hearing the ideas from other board representatives and how important student voices not just in fcps but across Virginia. During the last week
of February, I had the opportunity to attend the future of Fcps food show in Chantilly where I got to interview some students. We have students from 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools where
they sample 24 different food items, including the Fairfax, us that we've been talking about and got to provide feedback. Their surveys rating each item on taste, nutrition and appeal for things that we
should see on our school menu in the upcoming school year. I also had a chance to interview some of the students, but rather than hearing from me, let's hear from them. Madam Clerk, could you please play
the video? >> This was a part of last year. So we want to have just as much energy has this little
girl had last year to get you guys ready. You guys ♪ >> We're going to be interviewing students at the second annual Fcps to see what
they think about the new food options we have and why student advocacy. It's so important in food and nutrition services. >> We're going to be trying just right for me. You know, you like it. I think. It has
just like a little bit of spice. I think that. used you the songs like the of. We got the MAGA MAGA I think been the
most amazing Dish Act right? that she's in the bacon goes together really nicely. And I think. >> that's I definitely the best this is the talk of pizza
how you feel about it. I so wasn't really sure. But I to more of it was really good. The flavors really enriching. What do think is the most important thing or that thing
that you guys want out school? I think I just want some of that lake. It's just like and I can enjoy for lodging lunches like a break-in that days like I want talk to friends were like to make
lunch good. have so. I feel like if you have to do just makes entire experience the food that we eat. It's drives us to. If you are today take a
test and accomplish was expected, what is expected of us at school. >> And I think food is a big part of Food does let you answer them. I didn't like it helps like your mind work
faster and something that like when hungry and I have put in the I'm able to focus more Boston. I have energy to like
to work study longer and things like And I which what's
your favorite part of today? By their party's the freedom of the event? I'm going on and tasting different views. Just Korea and Judge Merrick Canyon and I'm letting them know what
you really think. He's there news back to Surely improve.
thank you so much. Thank you. >> So from all the noise in the background, you can tell that it was a lot of fun, but a huge thank you to food and nutrition services for
organizing this event and fcps his commitment to student voice in the food that we have moving on at the February Superintendent's Advisory Council meeting. Our students are continuing to work on their goal reports that
they'll present to everyone next month and branching off from the conversations that Dr Reid had about CTE with all of us last meeting I thought down and surveyed students on what CT Essos they had at their
school. What was missing and why the most common answer for why they didn't have a certain feet. Yeah. So at their school was because they couldn't find a sponsor for it are there wasn't enough awareness around
that being a fee to fee to sponsor is so important. There's so much time that goes out into nurturing our students and preparing them for a career in that technical field. I hope that in future
years, the same way that I mentioned last time, we can have better supports for our teachers who choose to sponsor CTS. Those. Speaking of the TSA's and broader extracurriculars, one student
group in the Superintendent's Advisory Council is actually focusing on extracurricular involvement and offerings by region and they're compiling a spreadsheet based on surveys from students. And they're using the survey to further
examine any barriers to participation and are developing recommendations for schools facing challenges in club creation and accessibility so that we can see those changes and upcoming school years. The last thing
that I wanted to talk about was the joint budget meeting that I was able to attend between our board and the Board of Supervisors. And I really appreciated being in that room and being able to understand the conversations
that happened between our board and their board and how we navigate these issues together. One thing that I wanted to share was the current reality that students face in schools. A lot of
questions that students asked me pertain to the following. Well, certain courses or classes still be available next year. Well, funding for loans or lunches, which many
students depend on remain intact. And how will the programs on our schools change over the next coming months? On top of this as voice to the General Assembly as well. We are facing a national gun
violence epidemic and there are threats that are being made in our classrooms that are affecting our Fairfax County Public schools. It is so important that in our budget, we continue to increase our safety and
security measures and keep in the budget, the money for our cameras vestibules and our crossing guards. This is how students feel. But imagine how are teachers feel and what they take on. They were
multiple They were multiple hats. They act social workers, mentors and counselors while continuing to address the academic recovery that is happening from the pandemic.
Supporting our educators is essential to the well-being of our students. And this is why collective bargaining and honoring the agreement that we have is so vital and it is our duty to respect, respect it.
Our teachers deserve fair wages, improved working conditions and the resources necessary to do their jobs effectively. And how can we best support that with the budget that we have? >> Thank you. Miss one. I
think I speak for the board going to see that video really ate no crumbs. Now that's thing is dead and no one will
ever use it here. Welcome. Yeah, it was a lot it was extra all right. Agenda item,
501, action item certification of closed meeting, compliance in order to comply with Section 2, Dash, 3, 7, 1, 2 d of the code of Virginia. It is necessary for the board to certify that since the Fairfax
County school board convened a closed meeting on March 13th 2025 to the best of each board member's knowledge. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only
such business matters. 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 to have a motion. Mr. Moon, is there a
second Mr. Mcelvain all those in favor. Miss mayor and the sticks Mr. Mckelvie Dr, Anderson, Mr. McDaniel this Anderson Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon misleading, missing cutting myself. That
is unanimous motion passes agenda item. 5.0 2 action item. Confirmation of action taken in closed meeting icon, Mr. Moon for a motion. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I move to deny the school
reassignment appear to student who engaging in inappropriate physical contact. I'm a SEC shortage. Nature with a student school during the school day and to come from
the disputed the season with the it wasn't superintendent. >> Is there a second second, this lady, all those in favor. Miss Mayor and Mystics it Mr. McElveen Dr, Anderson. Mr.
McDaniel, Mr. That was your hand up. apologize. Okay. We'll start try this more time. All those in favor. Miss Mayor and Mr. Mckelvie Dr
Anderson. Miss Anderson. Mr. Dunn, Mr. Moon, this lady, agent cutting myself, all those opposed. Abstentions. Mystic's it Mr. McDaniel
Sizemore Heizer the clerk read the vote. >> The vote 9, 3, the motion carries. Thank you. Agenda
item. 5.0 1 action item, Coats Elementary school boundary study scope icon Dr Reid for a presentation on the entry school boundary study scope. >> Thank you, Chairman. Fresh
and turn the presentation over to Miss Umansky our chief facilities. Officer. >> Thank you and good evening, Mr. Chairman and to the rest
of the board. And for those listening here tonight, my name is Janice Umansky. I'm chief of facility services and capital programs for Fcps. And tonight I'm presenting the staff recommendation on the scope study for the Coats
Elementary School boundary study. Next slide. Please. Some background information on Coats and this boundary study is captured on this slide.
Coates has a capacity utilization of 137% per school year. 24 25, which does not include the 20 trailers currently on site. The school
is projected to reach 163% capacity utilization and 5 years for school year. 29, 30. Student membership of Coats. Based on September. Certified
membership is 983 per school year. 24 25. And as a reminder, school board policy, 81, 20 identifies the preferred maximum of 950 student program capacity for
elementary schools. The current program capacity at Coats is 720 students. And again, this program capacity does not include the temporary trailers. On February, 8th
2020 for the school board amended the proposed fy. 26 to 30 cip. Staff began this process with the community boundary scoping meetings in
January 2025. as required and outlined in regulation. 81 30. For more information. You can look at school data and
regions. One in 5. And that's on page is 88 89 of the cip in on 52 53 of the Cip. >> All right. Next slide. Please. So this slide shows
solutions implemented over the years. So you can see that Coats has had a historical capacity utilization ranging anywhere between 102 137%
since school year. 2015, 2016. And coats, historical membership has reached a high of 983 students in the current school year, which is 24. 25.
And just to clarify this membership shown on the slide is based on certified September membership. Data, the certified February membership data, which is more
recent. Fur Coats is 101,001 student. Okay. So we now have a series of 4 maps to share next. This first map shows the
location of Coats and the school boundary in red as well as the location of elementary schools directly adjacent and the schools next to them and their boundaries. This map also shows the future Silver
Line Elementary School site just to the south of Coats. The second map here shows which middle schools, the Coats Elementary school and
the nearby elementary schools are assigned to. So we've overlaid the middle school boundaries and they're shown in blue. The blue lines on this map. So you can see here, Coats, elementary speeds to
both turned in middle school and Carson middle school. The 3rd map shows which high schools, Coates Elementary School in the nearby elementary schools are signed
to the high school boundaries are shown here in red. So you can see the Coats elementary school feeds into both turned in high school and Westfield High School. And lastly, this
map shows the boundaries of the AAP centers that serve Coats elementary school in the nearby elementary schools. It also shows which elementary schools are the AAP centers. You can see there are ones
with the Red Star or a local level for site which is shown with a yellow circle. So as you can see here, Coats elementary school is a local level for site. And the McNair
upper elementary School AAP Center serves Coats elementary school and the boundary for McNair. Upper AP is shown in
the dark green shading. >> This is the current and projected capacity utilization of coats and the adjacent elementary schools. The projections include
consideration of birthday to my get migration in and out boundaries transfers among several other factors. The first few columns show the region designed capacity
program capacity, September certified membership and the current school year program capacity utilization percentage. The next columns show the number of temporary
classrooms and the number of modular classrooms. So as a reminder, temporary classrooms are not included in capacity calculations, one modular facilities spaces are
included. Finally the last 2 columns in blue on the right show, the 5 year student membership projections and the associated capacity utilization percentage. So for
coats in particular, you'll see a design capacity of 930 students, a program capacity of 720 student membership as
of September of 983, the program capacity utilization of 137% for the school year and at the school has 20 temporary classrooms. The
Associated Projection going out 5 years for school year. 29, 30 estimates 1177 students. And that's a 163% capacity utilization. And just
to clarify, the yellow highlights shows that schools that are currently planned for renovation and a cordon with the current renovation. Que.
All right. This slide again just shows the same information. But for other nearby schools which are in region, one. This map shows
the current capacity utilization for the school year. So again, we saw on the table. This isn't a map form and again, this this particular map does not include the temp for trailers, but they do include the
modular facilities. Moving to the next slide. This map shows the current capacity without the modular just so you can see the data both ways for
school year. 24 25 for the elementary schools near Coats. This map here shows the 5 year projected capacity without the modular for school year. 29 30
for elementary schools near Coats. And lastly, this map shows the 5 year project to capacity with the modular for
school year. 29 30 for the elementary schools near Coats. So as I mentioned back in January, we sought feedback from the community. So this slide is a summary of that
feedback. So we received approximately 180. Participant. Back from those meetings. And additionally, we have an online feedback form that was open for over 2 weeks
following the meetings and the highest number of responses to the question. What nearby school should be considered for the boundary adjustment are shown here on the
following side. The feedback received continue to shine on this slide. So other responses received were to build Silver Line Elementary School and
major themes were students, staff and community members are overloaded by overcrowding. There are concerns about long transportation times. It moved to school further away concerns about students being
in temporary classrooms outside the building, be back on an opportunity to resolve a split feeder and a desire to better balance capacity and concerns on how to do so
without shifting the issue to another school. And for reference all that community feedback has been posted to our website. You can see the link here at the bottom of the slide. This slide outlines the
entire boundary adjustment process. Her regulation, 81 30. So this boundary study is currently at stage 2 of the process where the scope of the study for schools is presented to the school board here
tonight. Following feedback from the boundary scoping community meetings following today's meeting and after the action by the school board on the scope, additional community meetings will be held to present and discuss
possible boundary change options as prepared by staff. After those additional community meetings. There will be a series of school board meetings with where recommendations for any boundary change will be
presented to the school board. And a public hearing to the school board is also going to be included in the series of meetings for any additional community input. All right. So
considering all the information on the previous slides. We present the following to be considered as the boundary study scope for Coats. So that would include coats itself, Aldrin,
Armstrong Clearview, Janesville dog would FOX Mill for us. Herndon Hunters, Woods. Hutchinson Lake and
Corner. McNair, McNair, upper oakhill tariffs set to be included in the boundary adjustments. Go. And it will be important to consider the implications to middle and high schools based on the outcomes of any elementary
school adjustment. And that's especially true. If there's any options that may involve a split theater. I just wanted to point out just due to that nearby capacities and limited space ability. We this is a
much broader scope of study needed to resolve the capacity challenge. That's why C the 18 schools across the Westfield in Chantilly. Pyramids in
Region 5 and the Herndon and South experiment in region. One I do. I do want to clarify to the scope does not consider some of the AP boundaries,
including local level for Senator boundaries at Clearview Forest Edge Hunters, Woods, McNair, upper oakhill in Sunrise Valley. That being
said this is all that information here on a map. So this is a map of the schools to be included in the recommended scope. And with that, that concludes my
presentation. Thank you. Thank you. Miss Umansky. >> Icon this lady from Ocean.
I move the school board approved the scope for the boundary study to include the following schools, Coates Elementary School Aldrin, Elementary School, Armstrong Clearview Dranesville Dogwood
FOX Mill Herndon, Hutchison Lake please corner McNair, McNair for kill terrorists, ET and the AP boundaries for Clearview Elementary School
Forest Edge Hunters, Woods, McNair kill and Sunrise Valley Elementary schools as detailed agenda item on board docks second, Mr. McLean, this lady would like to speak your motion just briefly. I think
the data speaks for itself. And while I'm well aware that we are in you know, systemwide boundary study, I certainly have been 2 coats enough to
know that this warrants looking further into as they're bursting at the seams and as Ms Umansky indicated earlier, there they are just over 1000 students right now. I think that puts him at 139%
capacity at the moment and they just continue to grow. So while it's sort of pains me that the number of schools involved in this is so expansive. I wish it were easy
to perhaps figure out how to move some that are in the Herndon Pyramid. 2 hurt impairments school since is a split feeder. As of now, I don't have that expertise. So I trust facilities to do that.
What I don't want to have happen is I don't want students to be moved and then moved again as a result of a full boundary study. you know,
just because look deeper into this doesn't mean that they come to the they come back to us. And we we necessarily move forward with whatever they might bring to us. But I'm comfortable with him doing the
work. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Lady, Mr. McCully looks but your just very briefly. So, you know, as an at-large member. >> I'm always grateful when colleagues magisterial
colleagues come forward and shared the issues they're having in their community. As is the case with coats, grateful to. misread miss, maybe for bringing this forward. Just the same.
Grateful too. Dr, Anderson, for bringing for her next motion on Park Lawn. There's clearly a need here. Having visited the school, having seen kids crammed trailers and
modular is in the back. And just walking the halls and not having any space in the I'm hopeful that this will bring much needed. Relief coats. And
I'm happy to support it. Thank you, Mr. Mcelvain all those in favor of the motion on the screen. Please indicate your hand, Miss Mayor and Mr. Mckelvie Dr, Anderson, Mr.
McDaniel Anderson, Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, This lady, the same cutting myself with Ms Sizemore Heizer away from the table. And mystic so we
expect. And another one was missing. All right. That is unanimous from board members present. Agenda item. 5.0 4 action item Parklawn Elementary school boundary
scope icon Dr Reid for a presentation on the Park Lawn Elementary school boundary scope. Thank you, Chairman Frisch a minute. Turn the presentation over to. >> Our chief of facilities and
Capital projects. Janice Semansky. >> Thank you again. And so now I will be presenting the staff recommendation on the scope of study for Parklawn Elementary
school boundary study. So some background information on Park lawn. And this boundary is caption on this slide. Park Lawn has a capacity utilization of 99% for school year. 24 25 and this includes
the modular building out there, which has 10 classrooms. It does not include the current 19 trailers. The school also is projected to reach 104%
capacity utilization in 5 years for school year. 29, 30, without considering the modular building. The capacity utilization is 138 for school year. 24 25 and 146% per
school year. 29, 30. Again as a reminder, student membership for Park Lawn is 949 students for school year. 24 25 and again, this is based on the certified student membership.
School board policy. 81, 20 identifies the preferred maximum of 950 students program capacity for an elementary school and the current program capacity here
at Park Lawn is 960 students. On 2/8/2020, for the school board amended last year's proposed cip to include Coats, Elementary and Park Lawn as a priority recommended boundary adjustment was scoping to be
conducted and fall 2024. Slash spring 2025. So staff began this process with community boundary scoping meetings in November and December of 2024.
And that kind of brings us to where we are today. And so with this next slide, we're showing solutions implemented at Parkland to address capacity. Park Lawn has had a
historical capacity utilization ranging anywhere from 85% to 99% since school year, 2015 to 2016 and Parkland's historical membership reached a high of
949 students and the current school year. 24 25. Again, just to clarify this membership number shown on the side is based on certified September membership. Data, the certified February
membership data. Some more recent fur coats is 961 students. Like Coats. We have a series of 4 maps to share
next. This map shows the location of Parklawn Elementary as well as locations of elementary schools directly adjacent and the schools next to them and
their boundaries. This second map shows which middle schools Parklawn Elementary School and the nearby elementary schools are assigned to again. The middle school boundaries are overlaid and shown here in
blue lines on this map and Parklawn elementary school feeds into both Holmes Middle School and Glasgow, Middle school. The 3rd map here shows
which high school's Parklawn elementary school and the nearby elementary schools are assigned to. High school boundaries here shown in Red Park on elementary school feeds into both Annandale,
High School and Justice High School. Lastly, the sports map shows the boundaries of the AP centers that serve Parklawn Elementary in the nearby elementary schools. It also
shows which elementary schools are AP centers with the Red Star or the local level Force 4 site, which is the yellow circle. So as you can see here, Parklawn Elementary is a local level for site. The
Belvedere Elementary School AP Center serves as Parklawn elementary schools, AP and that's shown here in the shaded pink. This is the
current and projected capacity utilization for Park lawn in the area. Other area elementary schools, the projections again include considerations of birth data, migration in and out of boundaries and transfers among
several other factors in these projections are also included in our cip. So for Parkland, in particular, you'll see a design capacity of 1277
students, a program capacity of 960 students student September membership. Data 949 students program capacity utilization of 99% and that
the school has 19 temporary classroom trailers and modular facility with 10 classrooms. The associated five-year projections going out to school year. 29, 30 estimates,
1000 students and a capacity of 104% utilization. All right. This slide again shows the same information for other
nearby schools which are in region 2 and region 6. So moving on same information. This slide in the next 3 are
maps showing the capacity information. This shows the current capacity utilization for the current school years with considering much dollars.
This map is the current capacity without the modular first for the current school year. This map shows the
projected capacity that five-year projections and it's with the modular. So that's for school year. 29, 30 for the Linden trees. Nir Parkland. And lastly, this map
shows the 5 year project to capacity without the modular school year. 29 30. All right. Again, as mentioned it earlier in the presentation, community
meetings were held in December and and November feedback was gathered in writing for approximately 140 participants attending either the in-person or virtual meetings. And an
online feedback form was also open for 2 weeks following these meetings, the elementary school shown here had the highest number of responses to the question. What nearby school should be considered
for the boundary adjustment. All right. Other responses included a all of region, 2
and northern part of region, 6 and major feedback themes included are concerns on impact, destruction of a change to students. Concerns on overcrowding minimizing the
use of modular and trailers change should improved, equitable distribution of resources and access to resources. Concerns about safety in the number of students in a crowded school.
The opportunity to resolve split feeders and traffic and transportation concerns and pleased that there was a variance in the frequency of these responses. But these are
the major themes. All right. So like part Coats, Park Lawn is a similar point in the adjustment This slide outlines
the entire process per regulation. 81 30. So we're like coats that stage to the process where the scope of the study for schools is presented to the school board following the feedback from the boundary
scoping meetings. And again, sir, following today's meeting and after the action by the school board on the scope, additional community meetings will be held to present and discuss possible boundary change options as prepared by
staff. So with that being said, we present the following to be considered as part of the boundary scope. So that includes Park Lawn itself and
they'll terrace Thales Bailey's upper beech tree Belvedere Radek Brenmar Park Columbia, Glen Forest Mason. Crest North Springfield,
Sleepy Hollow and pool, AP local level for center boundaries at Belvedere. It had a very would should also be included in the boundary adjustment and similar to coats due to the nearby
capacities and limited space availability. We are recommending this be the scope of study, which is why we're including all the elementary's in the justice in Annandale. Pyramids as well. A Mason crest which goes to falls
Church and then consequently AP boundaries for Belvedere in Canterbury. Woods need to be considered too. finally, this
is a map of those schools in the recommended scope for both elementary school boundaries on the left and the AP level 4 centers on the right. And that concludes my presentation.
Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Miss Umansky Con Dr Anderson from Ocean. Thank you. I move that the school board approved the scope for the boundary study to include
the following schools pop on elementary Terrace Elementary, Bailey's elementary bellies up our Beech Tree elementary Belvedere Elementary Braddock Elementary brand. My part
elementary, Columbia Elementary going forth, elementary Mason, Crest Elementary, Sleepy Hollow Elementary, not Springfield, Elementary, when a parliamentary and the AP boundaries for Canterbury Woods Elementary in Belvidere
Elementary as detailed in the agenda item on board docks. Is there a second? >> Second, Mr. Chairman Dr Anderson like to speak your motion. >> Yeah, very briefly. I feel like these are the 2 schools
that are a very SIM. There's a very similarly situated. The only main difference that I've been able to identifies the fact that our client has.
>> 10 modular that outside and it looks like a c of classrooms outside. I had the opportunity earlier and I apologize for the late delay to share some of the letters from that students from
Parkland Elementary shared with me back in December, just really discussing how uncomfortable it is outside because they don't have any more spaces to play, to have soccer to be on the playground because there's so many
buildings that are outside. And of course, we have so many students. The playground itself is insufficient. And I'm hoping that we can just go ahead and begin to study and figure out how to solve this
issue. That has been making the school for a number of years. Now. And I'm looking for your support on this last thing is to raise is the
lunches. I'm sure it's Emily. Coats but Park lawn. They begin almost right after the 10 and and after 2, it is just a long time to be able to funnel the kids through that
building to that cafeteria rather. Thank you. >> Thank you, Doctor, Anderson, Mr. Moon, would you like to speak your second in a just briefly, even guy for rest, you know, to repeat in a
19 trailers and 10 classrooms, you might remember, stunts were together. 29 Dr in this. I'm not mistaken, it's a 2 entire Greta members of the
students. Outside the brick and mortar, isn't that correct? And is something that Putin don't match to prices
should have honest here. And time we cannot wait for another year to go by. Thank you, Mr. Moon, >> Yes, I do support the
motion. This is really quite tragic and we have to fix it. And I do think the scoping will just be a jump start for when we get the full set of data during the boundary review process. I did just one
clarification from the superintendent about that. This is scoping how will this factor into or dovetail into the data that will receive in
the months ahead when it comes to the boundary review just to assure the community that this is not being acted on right now, I'm just concerned away. Some of it was described. So if the superintendent could
just speak to how this work will coordinate with the forthcoming data from the boundary Real. >> Thank you, Miss Mayor. And
I know that the team that's worked hard to put the scope together clearly would be taking that into consideration. As we look at different scenarios. I'm
wondering if. Miss Umansky has any more detail essentially. Since you asked confirmation. I think what we're going to need to do is the scoping will
obviously >> occur in parallel with the scenario development work that the advisory committee is going to be looking at. And that also will be coming out to the community later this
spring. So you know, I think the work will be done in It's hard to predict which pieces are going to overlap at this moment since we don't have any
scenarios yet drawn for the advisory committee on the larger division-wide boundary work yet. >> Okay. Great. So just to confirm we'd expect that even though the information will be forthcoming will be considered
in tandem with the great big amount of information. Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Mayor where highs are. >> Thank you. And I apologize. I had these questions on coast
as well. But been dealing with a family emergency tonight. So I apologized to step I want to pick up where my colleague left off. I had the same question in terms of how this works in tandem with the who can you explain what you mean
a little bit more by in tandem, like what does that mean to you? >> Well, I think what that means is that the work clearly there's been some community
engagement work with the specific communities and that community engagement work has occurred within the same ecosystem that the community engagement work for the broader division-wide boundary
study has occurred. I think we're expecting for our at our next advisory committee to look at several scenarios that are being developed that we haven't yet seen that are
division-wide scenarios. I would expect that the current scoping that's being proposed for these 2 schools would also be occurring. They would not be occurring with the
consultant who's working on that, if you will, holistic full division boundary, but it would be that more traditional scoping approach. So it will
be the same data, but perhaps for different purpose. >> We mean, by different purpose. Well. >> How do I said the data?
There will be data for the scoping of these 2 schools. Which will be specific to I think the number of schools identified in the motion, whereas the division-wide data
is being used to look at division-wide impact of boundaries. So tandem means they're not going to be done at same table, but rather in
parallel, maybe that's a better term in tandem. So. Since you're doing scoping with the Senate communities, which is a fairly large set of schools for both school. Yes, ma'am.
>> How does that then not impact Development that you're doing for the entire? >> It may very well impact
that work and would it then limit the other work that we're doing or pro 4 limit options or maybe lead to kids being moved twice in a very short amount of time. Like I'm
I'm just struggling these 2 schools obviously have significant overcrowding that we need to address. I I think we're from what I hear alignment with that. What I'm wondering, especially when
we're now with this one also started looking at programmatic. Because we're looking at the AP says it's the programmatic part as it as opposed to just just sheer
graphical. So expanding that as well. You know, I've for some cures which communities and this is the community, which communities it just the park, one community with all
of these potential school because I I worry a little bit about and this happened in the previous one. When just before this board came on when all of sudden we started here at the
last minute from some community. Wait a second. We didn't know we were involved in this to the spoken up much sooner. So I don't want to have that happen again. So are all of these communities that are proposed to the scope have
been talked to? Already? Yes, camp. They've already been spoken with. >> Umansky, which communities have been spoken with. >> I believe when we did our
community engagement sessions, we made sure to, you know, extent that invite out to the broader area. But again, without knowing exactly what schools were gonna end up, recommending in the future
steps will will plan. We have meetings tentatively scheduled for April and now that we know what the scope is, we will be engaging with those communities as well as we develop these into actual
scenarios. >> And I just worry because the slideshow 140 participants. Which for I'm looking at almost 10 schools, if not more, 140 participants
in only 2 weeks of an online feedback from that was open. I'm just. We're doing something very hard with this boundary work that could have Seminole change. And telling
our communities all the positive impact it could have been. What I'm hearing is that this may impact that both both of these schools. Can you explain why what you mean by impact? Because that was the
whole purpose of doing that is to not do other things. In the meantime, impact that that may either make it harder for the U.S. to do that may make it less optimal. What we can do,
especially number type of programmatic changes in there. I I have a lot of heartburn about. Do I want to understand more? What do you mean by impact? What kind of impact can that impact the and an
would we it coming little bit more. what that means. Well, I think that. Clearly if >> as a result of the scope
work. There's a recommendation to move forward with some adjustment. That adjustment would impact the overall adjustments that are going to at some point be considered
for the school division. So the question really is these are a number of schools in the motion that are being addressed and it a question,
of course, that might arise depending on what decisions around boundaries as well. Could ripple into more schools potentially then what are
listed on the motion. So when I speak about impact, there could be an impact based on whatever the decision is following a scope that would
impact the broader community and not just the schools mention. We've seen that, you know, from time to time because we're looking at it. The entire division boundaries. So the scope
itself may not impact other than talking to people a little money right? But here's the other question I have I myself as one board member. I'm getting a lot of questions
from various communities about the overall boundary change. What does that mean? Are we looking at maps? What maps are there other secret maps which changes all of these things, right? How do you then go I
guess didn't encountered them 15 to 20 schools over Coats and Parklawn. 31, thank you. 31 schools, thank you. And to help explain to them. We're doing this comprehensive
boundary and also we're gonna look at your schools for this other thing. Also like. Weve got communities for lots of things that are happening right now that are in thanks
to an influx. Lots of things that are outside our control. >> That are happening. We've already started boundary committed over a year Halloween and go to the communities and sailing on top
of that, we might also do this like I'm not necessary. We don't go to the scope because I also know what a tough place these 2 schools have. Incredible need that need to do this. But what's the communication plan for a
community that's going to doubly confused. Community. 31 communities that make it doubly confuse. Well, I think that will depend on the
decision. The board makes this evening it for moving forward with scoping that will include these 31 communities will need >> Develop and implement a communication plan very
quickly. I think there's been beginning of that is part of the presentation. But clearly, if we're going to be embarking on a scope for 31 schools will need to have a a robust
communication plan. I mean, I I missed the boat for Cote pipes. Teen also for Parkland just to be fair to both schools had to step away. But I would just say that. With all due respect, this is good
information for this coop, but it doesn't at all seem to explain this in relation to the full boundary work. >> And so if we're going to be out there talking to these
communities, some which are my community, some which I mean many of us touch upon these communities. I think we need to be very clear because there's already so much angst and uncertainty and change is hard and proposing to
different uncertainties in 2 different changes. I have lot of heartburn over I understand we're not doing any changes right now with the scoping. So I understand movinrward to look at that because the
schools need, but what's the plan for? Happening are helping Anderson communities understand why we do these 2 different things for 31 different communities.
>> We're going to have to develop that plan as a result this evening's action by the board. Thank you. >> Thank you. Miss Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunn. I was just
wondering if you know, given the process and where we are in the process, if you anticipate that the process that was outlined in the slide
>> would be completed before January 2026, when we're currently scheduled to have a vote on the package of changes through the comprehensive school boundary review. Or if
you expect the process could be completed sooner than that. >> And when you refer to process mustard and you are you referring to the scope, the proposed scope for these
31 school communities. >> So on slide. 17. That fight
could be Prada. Okay. Well, that's 5 shows numbers. One through 6. But the Red Arrow saying today next to number 2, which is cope, a boundary
study presentation. >> Then that's followed by community meetings. School board meeting new Business School board public Hearing school board meeting action. So what I'm trying to see is
do we get to number 6 before January 2026. >> I understand your question. This man skewed. Did your team have a sense of when they think they would be able to get there?
>> We do it again. Just to clarify the presentation tonight is to vote on the scope that we presented as a recommendation going from there. We'll start to develop
how scenarios those are scheduled to take place with the community and April and then we would be coming back to this board of 2025. So it would take place before that
date for the county wide work. >> So will be at number 6 by I'm a of men. Yes. And and then the the boundary changes
would be in place for fall of this upcoming school year. >> I think that is something that we will need to recommend is part of what the actual some areas end up looking like how extensive they are and
will come and work. What the recommended phasing would look like. So I do think part of that will depend on what the scenarios look like. But the point is that it could potentially start for this
next school year by getting all this work done in the spring. >> How did these 2 schools, if the data you present both for coats and for Parkland indicate there, you know, there's under enrollment in
the surrounding schools are headed. The schools in particular get so overcrowded. >> Well, I think for Coats, there's been a lot of new
developments of a fairly high density in that area. And we're continuing to see that. And it's yeah, again, been true, the last handful of years and into the future Park
lawn. I believe the experienced a higher uptick in enrollment over the last 5 or 6 years. I think there's unexpected uptick in migration. So there's varying reasons for why we saw the
capacity increase at both schools. >> for these 2 schools coach in Parkland, are these the largest number of trailers anywhere in the county?
>> I believe at the top. My head. I can't think of schools that have greater trailers. >> 29 trailers was mentioned by my That sounds of
astounding. Is there anything or do we have other schools or even in that neighborhood of having 29 trailers? Not to my knowledge. Okay. Thank you.
>> So Mr. I think what these 2 schools illustrate is really why the board reviewed the boundary policy, right? Because when we go so many years and don't revisit.
Boundaries and enrollment patterns, we end up in situations that are really unacceptable. So I think that is once we can get a reset and
then do you know a routine review? We shouldn't be in the situation again. So I appreciate you raising the concern. Thank you, Mr. Dunn
Mystics it. >> So I thank you for the presentation assessments. And after each I of in the
beginning of a trend, we were doing the com Division-wide boundary assessment. This topic had come before 2 courts and Park lawn and that time I
decided not to be you know, be part of that because I strongly believe in the calm, comprehensive owned review. I
do not to defecation of is the way to go here and affecting lot of schools. There's a weight can be done. less
number of schools. The same vicinity of impacting a lot of time. Other schools and the other districts in SEC cetera. I'm fine with that. I'm it.
This is just a very big school for me, including like a set. Nothing more than 30 schools. So I'm going to be inaudible ask the board time. Thank you.
Mystics it, Dr, Anderson, for go back. >> Thank you so much. couple of things I want to raise. I'm looking at this list for consideration with Park won
their 14 schools and AP centers. I'm looking at the list for Coats there. 17 schools in AP centers. We've had probably 25 minutes of discussion on this one when
the other one went forth really, really quickly. We had 160 participants with the Coats community conversation and 140 at the park line. And
the first one past. Let's really with 2 minutes of discussion, 10, 0, 2. That's
Thank you, Dr. Anderson. as more eyes Thank you. I just want reiterate, I was not the guy us for the coats conversation. I would've brought all of the same conversations and questions up then. But I did have a family
emergency dealing with. >> So I guess the question I desk. Dre. Given our mission and we were we'll turn to you and you can from yes, ma'am
staff as you see as you see fit. Given this dilemma that we're in, which we have 2 schools that have significant overcrowding and trailers and
need relief. And the potential of this conference, a boundary in the impact this may have on that kids being moved twice, which is also a negative impact. What would you
recommend for these 2 schools? I'm pretty in a tough spot, but we're kind of in this. No-win situation. I certainly don't want to leave these 2 schools about the relief that
they need. And I certainly don't want to negatively impact of comprehensive going to do something that is the 3rd rail. And we need to do it
right. And I apologize and be free. Answer. I would have also added an I don't know others Getting calls, buddy to these 2 schools sought and and I had the flu for the weeks.
My apologies. I didn't really see it beforehand. I think any calls about the so I'm asking these questions now. So I think. We clearly have
discussed. >> The challenge of working. On boundaries that affect 31 schools. At the same time, we're looking at boundaries that affect 200 schools. I
think you're asking the direct question in my direct answer would be that. I think that these 2 schools >> are more.
>> And certainly more concerning than many of the 200 schools. No question. And as Miss Umansky said, you know, me would be the soonest. We would have a chance
probably to bring action back to you as a board. I don't know that I'm a decision. Would appropriately give us
time to map transportation and all sort of ancillary decisions that would be necessary to actually make the change in the fall of 25. I think it would be very
difficult in the communication to a community really over the summer is not optimal. So given that that's not I would not recommend making that shift for the fall of 25. Then
if we're going to make it for the fall of 26, I think subsume this sense of the overall boundary review is the best use of our time staff time and resources. With a
provision that these 2 schools must be addressed in the comprehensive review. First, right, like I think that
provision must be unnecessary statement, but I do think if you're asking my recommendation, this work. My best said within the larger
work for a fall of 26 move. I am concerned that if we bring something 4th in May and then have a shift of decision in September because we're
bringing senators back again. We may make other adjustments and then we've got to change and a change within 3 months. And I do. I do worry about that. And again. That's my
opinion at this point. Thank you is and I appreciate that is what you're suggesting. >> Possible as an option under what we're voting on today. In
terms of the scoping is that is that a possible do the scoping separately? They still what you're recommending Subsume in the overall changes as part of the downed group, a
possibility of some that can be done even with this today. >> So >> I'm it to staff here for a minute. This man ski, given
what I've outlined, if we do the scope now, would you? I mean, would you read frame the question? >> Miss Sizemore Heizer that
trying to good to get units. And I again, I feel now it's a going into code sent and that that would I would both. But is what you reckon you recommending, which is subsumed the actual work of
the changes into the conference. A boundary work still possible to do. Even if we do this scoping like is it possible to marry those 2 with this motion? So if this
passes, you're still able to do that. >> So if this motion passes to begin the scope, could we then subsume that scoping work within the holistic boundary
where man ski. What are your thoughts on that? >> Well, again, I just want to clarify. We have we are now presenting as part of this presentation. This recommended
scope. We have gone out and >> gain community feedback. We reviewed it and this is the actual scoping process that we've been going through over the last few months. So now it's at the point where
>> the board needs to approve the scope. The next step would be then to develops in areas based on the schools that you've given us. That sandbox to look at potential solutions.
>> So could those scenarios be subsumed? Like I'm just trying to figure out like? I that's where it gets more difficult because I think the scenarios
>> could be, but they're not going to be. They won't have to find edges yet because they're going to still be done within context of a full division review. And it's
unlike I mean, we're not able to create sand boxes all across the division, right? Because part of the point of division-wide reviews that there's going to be some fluidity.
>> Across the parents at this time. >> I had a very real time call that unfortunately, because I
would have the same on Coats. But I. I think I will do what
I did with Coats I wasn't here for the vote on stain on this one the same result. But I I have a lot of concerns if this board is really going to stick
to what it talk to. >> Thank you. Miss Sizemore remind members to observe proper decorum, >> Yeah, I I feel the same way
about this as I do about about Coats. I think they're similar actually thought we could have had just one presentation. I you know, in the past, they've been very staunch about not wanting to act outside of the
boundary work, but things change and where we were. The last time we talked about this is different where we are now. My understanding all I sought to clarify was. This is going
to jump start the scope work because this is such an egregious overcrowding. It's going jump started. And so that when superintendent brings the data from the all of that, all that's happening,
that will be ready. However, it could have to change with what else is brought. So I do think this is exactly like Coats and I'm eager to put it through so we can get a jump
start on helping these kiddos. Thanks. Thank you, Mr. Mr. Dunn. >> Thank you. I just want to say briefly, I agree with Dr his comments that, you know,
it is it is a failure mode that we have over 900 classrooms in this county and trailers and modular and modular as well counted differently in the cip. It's
just a trailer with plumbing. We should endeavor in this county, one of the wealthiest places on the planet to eliminate every trailer everywhere. Because what I see
in the study is there's plenty of room in our schools. But historically, when there was never credit school we would do in addition rather actually
trying to rebalance our students across our existing building assets. So I strongly support motion. I strongly support providing relief for
this community. That is well in excess. Well in excess of not just the program capacity, but the design capacity of the school. And and I hope that we
will be able to achieve this. This work, this implementation of change before the start of the next school year so that they can and, you know, enjoy the benefits of a balanced
school where everyone has equal access and equal opportunity to realize their potential and explore their interests. Thank you, Mr. Dunn. Move on to a vote. We
put the motion on the screen. Please. >> Thank you, Mr. Fresh and
Wonder as year moving toward a vote. I think one of the things we could think about is you could approve the scope. And add a motion to put it into the division review is a
priority so we wouldn't have a separate stand-alone scenario which would prioritize and try to think of ways to integrate the work. While we get it
moving. So it's just a thought. Dr really yourself. You could. Another path
forward is approving the scope and adding a motion to put it into the division-wide review as a priority in lieu creating
stand-alone scenarios. Separate from that division-wide a review that it's just an idea. Thank you, Dr Reid, Mr. McKinney.
>> Thank Dr it. concerned that this is being raised now and we just passed a separate school which simply. Require
the same. So my question would be would be supplied the same criteria to Coats. >> I think it would be a good idea if we thought it was a
good idea for one, it should be for about 70 great can I just want to make sure that there's equity and how we handle these 2 schools? Thank you, Mr. McLean, Alright, the motion is on the screen. All
those in favor of the motion. Miss Mayor and Mr. Mckelvie Dr, Anderson. Mr. McDaniel this Anderson, Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, misleading St John Cunningham, myself opposed. Abstentions Mystic's
Sizemore Heizer. The motion passes. I call on Miss Sizemore Heizer from Ocean. We
take a 10 minute recess. Actually. A motion is not an order. Because of 48 hour rule. So if there's going to
be a follow-on motion, it's you can't do a follow-on motion to an agenda is motion without 48 hours. Notice. So if there's going to be a motion left to worked out in the next 2 weeks between colleagues and we will go
ahead and move on to the final action item for tonight. We'll take a break before performance evaluation. Agenda item fight. The motion passes agenda item. 5.0 5 strategic
governs manual at its superintendent instructional Resources Review Committee. I called MS Anderson from Ocean. >> I move that the school board approved the edits to the community Advisory Committee Operating Manual
Strategic Governance Manual and Policy. 17, 10 as detailed the agenda item on board docks. Is there a second? I second. Thank you, Miss Saint John coming Miss Anderson, we
like to speak your motion. I lead. >> And during my review of the board's committee advised her community advisory committees last year in my role as the chair of the Public Engagement Committee, I realized that we had to potential committees.
They needed to be reviewed about a form topic to the board last spring to request that pack. Be able to review the can community advisory committees and consider which
are still needed. PAC has engaged in this work in that work this year, starting with the Human Resources Advisory Committee in light of the work we're doing with it with collective bargaining and then
family life, education Community Advisory Committee in light of the inconsistencies with the Community Advisory Committee structure. There is no doubt that the family Life Education
curriculum is an extremely important area. And it requires both extensive feedback from the board staff and community members. It's an example of the need for a strong partnership with all stakeholders in our division.
However, it is the only piece of curriculum that the board reviews this way this year so far the board has appointed members to 2 other curriculum advisory committees that are run by the superintendent and
her staff. This motion simply moves family, life, education, to be treated as all curriculum is. However, I want to make clear to all those concerned the board is still legally required to approve
all changes to the valley curriculum. That differs from the state required option. Therefore, no changes will be made without further approval from this board. In addition
to the reiteration of the state law, our own policy, 32 of 4 requires that no change in the program or the instruction materials used should be made without
thorough public scrutiny and parental reaction. I would like to thank my colleagues on packed for the work that we've done to bring this alignment of our practice today for a vote. And I'm hoping that the
next move that pact makes is final part of our charge, which gives the opportunity to look at new curriculum. New community advisory committee is that we might be. Thank
you, Miss Anderson message and cutting. We'd like to speak to second. >> I would when this one of the things the sport has been attempting to do since I joined just updating grapple with issues that have not been
looked at in the past and to bring things into alignment. Some of these are difficult such as having a comprehensive boundary review when there hasn't been one in at least 40 years, if not more, some,
although may see more mundane such as updating policies are just as important. Then others are more logical such as that aligning advisory committees to where they should be. As my
colleague just mentioned, this work has been going on for a year and realigning the Family Life, education Curriculum Committee to match of their curriculum committees just
makes sense and is logical. So I would encourage all of my colleagues too support this motion so that we can bring more of the work that we're doing into alignment put it
was supposed to be so that we can be effective with the work that we continue to do. And I really applaud the work that this board has been doing. So for and all of my colleagues
who are really grappling some issues that not throwing shade another passports, but it's taken a lot of courage for people to stand up and do this work that we're doing and I'm proud to be part of the board
that does this kind of work. Thank you, miss it. And coming Dr, Anderson. Thank you. Just a quick question. And then just a couple quick questions. And then a couple of quick
comments. >> One of the things that typically occurs with committee once recommendations are made is that we typically have that period where there's
feedback given well, there be any changes to that part? It's now a superintendent advisory committee. Dr Reid.
>> I will. I Dr Presidio you've been providing think this committee works out of ISD. Do want to share that currently is occurring. >> Yeah, sure. Thank you for that question, Doctor
Anderson. we would not be proposing any changes to the community review period. So typically after the committee completes their recommendations, those are posted online. We have an
opportunity for any community members to review the recommendations and provide written input. That is a 30 day review period. We summarize all that information and provide that to the board
before the board would be asked to vote on any changes so that that will continue current. >> Mr. Foster, I think of when we were discussing the
requirement for this committee or for this work to be reviewed. Can you share with us what the state requires for us to do in terms of reviewing this curriculum?
>> The short answer is that CAC is is not real. Acquired by the Virginia code to be a school board committee. It may be a superintendent advisory
committee. Thank you. >> And how about the number of the cadence of the review of the of the alum. What is it for the other areas?
>> The cadence for the statutory requirement as every 7 years. Thank you. And do you anticipate will get into that same cadence with this area? Yes, ma'am, I think that would
start if we vote tonight. That will start. Thank I guess they'll finish up their work this at this point. I have not
made any kind of because I'm not sure what direction sheriff says. No, I definitely understand that. Thank you for One of the other things that I want to say is thank you all for the work that you put in
As you all know. >> For me, the work that we do has to be transparent and clear to all public. We have to explain to them why we're doing the things that we're doing. And I'm glad we're able to do this with this measure
tonight. Thank you. >> doctor, Anderson, the language is on the screen. All those in favor of the motion. This mayor and Mystics, Mr. Mckelvie Dr Henderson, Mr. this Anderson missed Sizemore
Heizer. Mr. Moon, Lady, Saint John Cunningham, myself opposed. Mr. Dunn. The motion
passes. We will take a
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review financial administration else. 6 monitor report. Each year. The school board assesses the superintendent in part on the basis of the school divisions, reasonable progress toward
achieving the 2023 to 2030 strategic plan's goals. Here is to us at 13 executive limitations found on pages 14 to 31 on the board's strategic governance manual. The
superintendent provides annual monitoring reports to the board. For each executive limitation. The board votes on whether the provided report is in compliance corrective
action is needed icon Dr Rita from Monitor report on executive limitation, 6 financial Ministration Dr Reid. >> Thank you. Chairman Frist, members of the board and the public that are watching
tonight, I'll be presenting executive limitations. 6 which discusses financial administration. also want to those the directors from our
finance office who are here this evening to provide support on this report. We our what our direct director Comptroller, Lisa Edmonds, our
director benefits, Michelle, Proud our director Procurement and Melissa Russell, our director for payroll, as well as al switching to executive director for Budget Services.
I thought I saw Matthew Norton has well here another executive director for budgets are now director for budgets. And now. Matthew Norton, all
things budget. All right, Michelle. Budget, Rock star, thank you, Matthew, for being here. So the school board
executive limitation number 6 is on the screen. Please. Anyhow at the time of the report, I want to remind the
board that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief that we have gathered information and evidence that I believe supports compliance with the board's executive limitation associated with
this topic. And I'd like to share some of those highlights this evening. I'm on slide 3. Thank you. There are 12 areas
of executive limitation, 6 indicators, one through 7 can be seen on this slide and the remaining items are on slide.
4. Thank you. These are 8 through 12. Before sharing new evidence related to this
executive on slide 5. Now, please. Before sharing new evidence. I'd like to start by noting that within this executive limitation we
actually do not anticipate large updates year-over-year because this is really a technical executive limitation. And we do want to make sure that we have
consistent financial processes and procedures in place that really generally don't change year over year. These processes, in fact, change
frequently because we have really strong internal controls on our business proper. Our processes. These are primarily governed by what we call generally accepted
accounting procedures. And therefore, most of the evidence in the L 6 is continuing evidence. It's important that this work is cyclical and that we have
stable business processes. That is generally a strength of fiscal management process. We do comply with state and federal regulations to ensure
transparency and accountability. We also minimize risk including fraud and misuse of public funds. And we pump provide clear audit trails as well as
long-term planning and decision-making. Although I will only this evening be sharing selected indicators, the entire monitoring report is publicly posted and
available on board. Docks. So I'm going continue on slide 6 with indicator, too, in that we administer all purchases in accordance with the Fairfax
County Purchasing Resolution and the board procurement policies and state and federal law in October of 2024, I want to remind the public that
procurement services implemented a standard contract approval, a notification Templet this new Templar provided consistent details including but not limited to historical current
and budgetary information contracts requiring approval during the summer recess when the school board does not meet will be submitted to the school board. Well, in advance of the summer recess, which
will include a summary list of all the contracts as well as information detailing the negative impact. Should they not be approved during that time? And we're making a sincere effort to minimize any
contracts of might need approval during that time. Moving to indicator for of this yell states that we ensure that payroll and
legitimate deaths of the division are promptly paid when due in the my path HCM replacement project that Fcps is undergoing right now. We know that the pay method will
change. And while there will be occurrences of leave without pay, the employee's hourly rate will now be consistent across all pay periods. And this is huge.
This has been something that's just been a real concern of our staff for many, many, many years. So this will ameliorate that issue, providing all leave balances up front to
employees, reduce the instances of leave without pay from Fy. 23 to Fy. 24 by 22%. I'm really proud of our HR business departments for doing
this work. What this means is that when employees are hired, they're provided their leave up front so that they're able to use it in a thoughtful way and not have to take leave
without pay when they have actual leave. Moving to slide number 8 in indicator 6. This is the one that says we will seek all state and federal
funds to which the division is or may be entitled as part of this indicator. I want to remind our public that the Office of Budget Services pursues all applicable grant
opportunities. The Department of Financial Services works the program managers to ensure that reimbursements are up to date for these grants. And we continue to monitor the federal landscape for
additional information and will continue to pursue all federal opportunities that align with our goals and strategic plan. Also, Fairfax County public schools reconciles to the state budget
at every stage of the budget process. This reconciliation allows fcps tapped to identify a state data that would have resulted in a 2.6 million
reduction in state funding. The fcps had we not made the D O E aware of the error allowing for correction and this is an example of the due diligence in detail focused
work of our finance team. I'm really proud of the work they in this student-centered mission-driven work. Looking at indicators. 7 highlights
how we keep complete and accurate financial records by fund categories and that counts in accordance with established fiscal accounting procedures as reflected in generally accepted accounting
principles. I'd like to share a few examples of this. We the Association of School Business officials and the governor's Finance Officers Association
awards for financial reporting was one of our awards this year. We also received the award for the Educational employees Supplementary Retirement System. Pension plan for Fy 2024 in the
meritorious budget. A word and distinguished budget presentation award for the Fy 2025 approved budget as well as a clean audit opinion for
Fy 2024 financial statements. And while these aren't new awards, we've received them before. And while we've had clean audits before, I think it's comforting to know that
it's predictable that we have clean audits and highly awarded budget documents. So looking Indicator 11, this is
the indicator states that we publish a public and transparent annual report that indicates the financial health of the division, including revenues, expenditures and
costs of major programs this transparent. We also have a transparency portal that allows the public to search financial data of Fairfax County, Public schools and allows users to search and
view summary information about payments to specific vendors and budget versus actual expenditures. Finally, an audited annual comprehensive financial report for each
fiscal year is prepared annually. Mr. Chairman, that concludes the presentation for executive limitation number 6 financial administration.
>> Thank you, Dr Reid. I called Anderson for a motion. >> I move that the school board finds that the superintendent is in compliance with executive limit. Is in compliance with
executive limitation. Number 6. Financial administration. I further move that the school board approved the monitoring report based on the superintendents, reasonable
interpretation of executive limitation. Number 6 financial administration has outlined in the strategic governance Manual. Is there a second? For
the second? >> Check it. All right, Miss Anderson, we like to speak your motion. >> As as we've been saying, as you said.
>> This is more functional in terms of just how our systems work. So I know that we have some other things that we need to work on in terms of updating some policies that related to this. But it is really kind of just keeping
the keeping everything moving. So I'm happy to support >> Dr, Anderson, you like to speak your second? Yes, I'd like to just kind of make my comments. And that's my questions here. Thank you.
Couple of things that I really wanted to highlight. And I don't know. You must have looked at my paper because they literally what huge next to it. And you mentioned that in your comment, one being the
summer recess expenditures having not done early. And so that. >> We don't b*** up against the issues that we've had in the past few years. And secondarily is the
equalization of pay the months because that has talked with with you so many times has been such a burden on all staff who cannot find a consistent or they can't rely
on a consistent payment plan outside of, you know, all of issues that have existed, one of the inquiries that I had is regarding the transparency piece and very grateful for
the actually not because I know that's one of the point that I've been raising quite a bit as well because our community, it's a big budget. They want to know what's in it, but it's hard for them to navigate that big book. And I
see the fund their icy. The lesson I was able to play around on the transparency side a little bit. So I think that's a really useful tool. But I'm wondering, will there
be an expansion of it? Because there are some questions that I know have been asked regarding how we're spending on phones that don't seem to live here. >> I will.
>> I know that we're continuing to work on building aspects of our website. >> And I think if there's more functionality that we desire from the trans transparency
portal, we certainly can look at that speak with our chief finance officer Lee burden about that. I'll send you a couple of things because there's some things that I know. I got a lot of questions about as well. I'm very happy
to support this. >> Thank you, Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn. I I would like to ask about the summer contracts
list because that's mentioned the presentation last year. As you may recall, the summer contracts list added up to, you know, 5, 6, 7 billion dollars. And then it turned
out it wasn't that. So I wanted to ask, you know, what improvements have been made so that we can actually have insight into the contracts that will need to be approved
in the brief 46 week time period between our July meeting and our first August meeting. Yes, sir. >> Last year's you note, as
you noted, the full value of multi-year contracts was calculated when really what we were looking for in most cases was a simple annual renewal, which is a far smaller figure.
So this year, the commitment as we're going to have that information too much sooner, much clear with a tight summary friedson really as we plan ahead cycle wise, our
hope is to have fewer and fewer of those that are even necessary at that time during the year. so the team is like they have a pen and that and we're ready to do much tighter
fashion. Great. >> You mentioned that you're providing leave balances up front. Can you elaborate on that and how much lead is being provided upfront Fcps employees?
>> Yes, Back in 2022, seems a long time ago, but it. I recall when I actually entered the school division, I think it was a long about November 1, 8, checked, kind of a leave
balance and realized I would think I was getting of a day a month or something like that. And I thought, well, how interesting, because we had we were at the same time we're
hearing from staff who are new to the school division. Oftentimes somebody who actually just moved here to the area could be a military spouse or it could have been
somebody transferring for a variety of reasons who may or may not have either small children or elder care responsibilities or just got
sick. And we weren't preloaded their leave. So we only allowed certain that little bit of leave each month. So if you got if you had something, you had to be a way for in
October November, then what would happen is if you only had 3 days what you need to be on 5, you'd have to take 2 days without pay. Even if you never took another day. The rest of the year. And I
believe we have 10 each year, but a Mont Russell. 14, thank you. Mrs. With 14 days each year. So now we changed our
practice in the fall of 23, believe it was the fall of 23 and our team was great about this. We saw a need. We heard about an employee conversations actually, and
we're very responsive. So now those 14 days are front loaded so that people who need them earlier in their first year can use them and not have to
take leave without pay. >> Asked on just ask, I recall that there last summer and had promised that there would be and an announcement
description of the new maternity paternity leave policy. And I believe the is said to be one place this past July, but I don't know if I ever saw anything in a Friday letter. So if you might in the next Friday letter just
explain what our policy is, how it changed in. I'm hoping that we have a generous attorney maternity leave benefits because we have the younger workforce and that can be a differentiator winner
competing not just based on salary, based on the benefits. And I know that might be negotiated. But just trying to understand where we are compared to where we were. >> Yes, sir, we did up the benefits and make sure we an
update for you. >> Thank you. I'm also out one during the clean audit. Is that an audit by a key or is that by an accounting firm?
>> Yes, sir. I'm going to defer our comptroller. Sima, would you like to come on up here will quickly end sure. Actually the from because I know there's a specific from
name. >> So we get an annual audit by third-party firm. Cherry back. Art is our auditor. We partner with Fairfax County government. So every year we
have an audit and the auditors com and give us and audit. So this is separate AG who does internal audits on us throughout the year different
departments. We also have federal audit state audits. keep getting audited. >> We are a very odd it rich
environment. >> And I think for the public, it is important to understand that is success metric because there are federal agencies like the Department of Defense that have been required by law
to be audited for many years. But I've never been to successfully pass an audit. So the fact that Fcps obtains a clean audit, is a sign fiscal
measures that have been enacted? I want to ask. Most summers. We have a carryover of around 100 million dollars per year is not reflective of
reserves that have been enacted based on this presentation. Talk about maintaining a certain reserve or is reflection that we are just not very good at
estimating are potential costs? >> It's actually a reflection in recent years. We've had a slightly larger year-end balance because we've had more
grant dollars with the Esser dollars. A post COVID relief. You're going to see fewer and fewer dollars a year. And as we move forward and this will be the first year we've had no
Esther dollars because it all had to be encumbered are expended by the end of September of this year. So we're going to get back to a sort of a more normalized, if
you will, your end. >> And in the context financial administration, we have real living in the context of, you know, the U.S. Department Education, possibly
going away or being substantially modified in terms of both grants and funding, including for school meals. I read about the USDA program to allow schools to
buy food from local farmers and such is is being cut back or eliminated. So can you just advise, you know, for the public what measures were put
in place to ensure that, you know, and the worst case scenario that we can still be able to deliver world-class education for all children. >> Well, thank you, Mr. We are
watching very closely what's happening at the federal level. It's very disturbing. I think an alarming for many staff as we see key offices
that we interact with. No longer open or no longer accessible. So I think that is, you know, we receive
roughly 168 million dollars in federal 68 million of which is generally our food, right? And our food services. Which as we
have 68 1000 children on free and reduced lunch in not to mention all of our young people who benefit from the fresh fruit and vegetable grants. That's a significant
part of our operation. And we're very concerned about that and have to believe that our federal partners cares deeply as we do about making sure children have nutritious
food, the remainder of our federal funding is primarily around funding for special programs as well as title one. those are also concerning. And
so we're monitoring staffing positions and any type of purchases within those grants. As we watch the federal action very closely. >> 160 million dollars just
for the public is what percent roughly of our total budget year.
>> What we done? The math you. >> And the 5% of our budget range ish. >> So our residents should feel assured that less than 5%
so residents should feel sure that schools will be impacted to some degree and particularly in the areas you mentioned, but they'll still be able to confident that the schools will be open. Teachers
will still be there and students will still be learning. >> Our schools will remain open because that's a mission driven value here in Fairfax
County, Public Schools. I will say if funding for or title one were to be compromised, a school experience would look very different. But schools
would be open. >> Thank you, Mr. Dunn Mystics. >> Thank you for the
presentation. Dr My question was about the grants program is on the page 8. I believe.
>> So the Office of Budget pursues all applicable grant opportunities. >> I just wondered, get a little bit of a higher level understanding of the how the grant program work and how
much of the time and men, I think resources we allocating in that and with the changing landscape in the federal Grant Grant program, one of the
other ideas to get some other grants. You know, the types of grants like the. >> And again, ballpark.
15 million fish for title one, which funds extra supports for 51 of our schools. >> the idea the moneys which supports special supports.
>> For students who have an IEP. I think that there aren't a lot of other grants out there. We currently pursue every state grant available to us and monitor those. We
pursue every federal grant available to us. And we pursue private grants to the degree they're available in. Those are often partnership grants,
but they don't come anywhere close to the scope and magnitude of the federal grants for those specific purposes. We're talking about.
>> So we're not applying for a mini grants flow, so to speak. >> Well, >> many grants, for example, or educate Fairfax. Our foundation's staff apply to many grants for school-based
or classroom based grants. We're always applying for grants for their it's electric buses. We've applied for grants, fresh fruit and vegetable as a separate grant
separate from the federal school lunch program I could provide in our upcoming Friday letter, a list of really all of the types of grants that were applying for. There's
just I don't know that there are grants with that same scope and focus currently that the major federal grants provide. >> Yeah, I you just know they're to be any grants for
stem related activities specially even via trying to do that in every elementary school after school you know, STEM special, I would like to see their grant options
opportunities out We can apply for the other thing I knew you had mentioned about the new for contracting. procurement
is a new system could you please elaborate on that? I'm just taking the page. standard contract approval, the
notification Templet. What is it's because it's new. I would like to learn that a bit about now. I agree. And we find that this is really helping us streamline and be more
efficient. >> In our I procurement. So we have Michelle Pratt here that can answer that question. >> Back in October, we using a
new temple, the temple. It is what is attached to the each agenda item for contracts that are going to be approved. So. Consent agenda tonight has 5 contract attached to each of agenda. Item is the new
Templet. It's a 2 page document. Again, provide some historical current spend information, any notable terms and conditions that we think the border public might need
to be aware of. Renewal, information, strategic plan, goal alignment. All of those things are provided for every single contract approval as well as every single contract notification that comes in the
Friday letter. >> This this was an adjustment we made after last year's summer contract list discussion, right? Because
there was a lot of question about will why this contract boy now. So it's really excited that our contract department put together this 2 page document for each of you
for every single contract. as Spratt shared, you have that even this evening, right for contracts. it comes in a Friday letter ahead. See of time to read it. So we're
really trying to be very transparent about all the conditions of each contract that you're approving. >> So just out of curiosity, how much of a contracts be
doing a year? How many death actions? >> Do have any contracts to awarded a year? It's in the
neighborhood of 12240 annually and their most of them are multi-year contract. So they would be in place for, you know, 3 to 5 years. >> I think, you know, things
definitely they go said have improved a lot in that information about the contract because of and we come in this presentation shows that we're
doing really good all counting process. And you have a great teams. >> And my namesake, see think. You. So I appreciate this presentation to after you. Thank you. Thank you. And I
will say Miss Burton has assembled a finance stream team. It's a it's a real pleasure having them support our budget. Yes, I agree with that. Take. >> Thank you. Miss ticks at
Marin. Yeah, I appreciate all this. And I'm particularly happy to see about the contracts of the summer and we're going to get ahead this year. So this isn't going to a
topic. But I I do want to discuss that. There are a number of policies that I know are owned by Ford, but that drive your work. >> That are not in compliance.
And when you're when the report references these policies and they're out of you know, this has happened with other situations like our facilities. It's hard to
evaluate what's, you know, really up to up to par. I'm gonna work on in the weeks and months ahead welcome working my colleagues having the reports include a status of where our policies are. And I
know that you're working with governance and where figuring it out. And that's great. I think it's important that we have the policies listed that drive this work because if its referencing policies that are
defunct out of date, then it's hard for me to evaluate, you know, the quality of the work at this time. So on. So I did want to clarify, believe it's
just the 5,000 series policies. I don't know if it's any additional ones. But, you know, like I said in the future, I think report should have a space where where we're
tracking that for us. So that's what I wanted to relay. And because this is like my thing, I'm not going compliance today. Thank you,
Mayor. Dr Anderson. Yes, just one question. I know we talked about this in another forum where I understand Mystics. It had asked for a list of grant. >> That we may be engaging in.
But I also had asked previously for a list of other federal funding that we receive outside of the big ones. Some of the smaller ones I believe one that came up
during that conversation was the EV Grant for Electric buses. But I know that there's some others that we may not be aware of. Outside of the
titles. And of course, I the impact Could that list be called together and be provided in a Friday letter? We could definitely provide that list again. Absolutely, because I will also be helpful in terms of responding to the
community. And I'm glad that Mister Dunn Re some of those questions because we are receiving them quite a bit. What does it mean in the event of this week have been also
pretty. Significantly worrisome to so many in our community because they want to have confidence that our school experience. Is going to continue as it is. But will be
helpful to have that information for you. Thank you, Dr. Anderson. >> All right. We will go to a vote for the motion that is on the screen. All those in
favor. Mystic's it Mr. McElveen Dr, Anderson, Mr. McDaniel this Anderson Sizemore Heizer Mr. Dunne, Mister Moon, misleading same
time cutting myself opposed Aaron. The motion passes agenda item. 7.0 one pause
here. A few financial administration deal 6. The next order of business is the policy review. For else, 6 financial administration annually. The board will review each executive
limitation at the time. The monitor report is provided to determine if revisions are needed. Board members may offer amendments to executive limitations of any regular meeting provided they send a Final Amendment language to
the board and card least 48 hours in advance of the meeting and which is is to be considered. At this time. No amendments have been submitted in advance of this meeting. The board members may provide
comments on DL 6 financial ministration before the vote I call on Miss Anderson from Ocean. >> I move that the school
board maintains executive limitations. 6 financial administration has its deep currently detailed in strategic governance. Me. Is there a second? Dr, Anderson.
The motion is on the screen. All those in favor. Miss Maren Mystics, Mr. Mckelvie Dr, Anderson, Mr. McDaniel this Anderson, Mr. Mr. This Lady,
Mr. Sizemore Heizer and myself abstention or opposed abstentions. It's one of those
All right. Well, the clerk read the vote. I'm sorry. We were trying to get the accurate motion on the screen because it's not.
>> One, can we please? We do that though. Should be 7.0 1.
There we go. We'll try this one more time for the motion that's on the screen. All those in favor. Miss mayor and sticks it Mr. Mckelvie Dr Anderson, Mr. McDaniel this
Anderson Sizemore Heizer, Mr. Moon, misleading message and cutting and myself. That's unanimous for board members present. All right. Thank you,
Doctor Reed agenda item 8.0 1 academic matters icon Dr Reid for academic matters. >> Thank you, Chairman Frisch and this evening. I am thrilled to present academic
matters around career and transition services. The Fcps Crew and Transition Services program provides services and supports that prepare students. We've had an IEP to
transition to a variety of post-secondary options. we're going to explore that this evening in terms of the services and opportunities.
For both classroom and work based learning options. So as we look at this program, important note that every high school in Fairfax County Public schools has at least
one employment in transition. Representative who is responsible for working directly with families and students and provides input to the transition plan in the IP and provide support and
training relevant to students. Transitioning. There are 47 employment, transition representatives who serve our students across Fairfax County, Public Schools.
Additionally, Fairfax County, Public Schools has 2 career centers that serves students across the county. These centers are open to students between ages 18 22 and they
offer students a supported employment setting and students spend time both at the workplace and in the classroom. Developing workplace skills and
independent living skills. Work based learning is a key component of the career transition probe that too the career and transition Services
program and the business and community partners make it possible for fcps students to explore career pathways and increase student access to
real world work based learning experiences. This program partners with more than 350 local businesses annually to provide community work experiences and highlights of
this work based learning we're students this year are. Engaged in work pace, workplace, learning development. We have a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey to provide
work experience for step students that include cataloging data digitizing records and identifying and tagging features in geographic information systems with
precision and reliability. As a result, our students 7 listed as Co authors, some publications and data releases and some of the USGS student interns have found employment
post program either with USGS or other organizations. A partnership between the CTS and CVS is hosting THIRTY-SIXTH student
internships this year walked in FPO. The CBS is committed to providing work experience to to students with piece with a focus. Henry, too, health
and wellness. We also have frying Pan Farm Park annually hosts ETS student in turns to the step Program which allows students to explore agriculture and animal
sciences by learning and working on the working farm properly alongside trained professionals. A partnership with Weird Brothers Coffee, a small business partnership
student in turns through the want and step programs to foster workplace readiness skills by engaging students in all aspects of running a business student. In terms of the Poli Career Center, learn
to use a T-shirt press to make apparel for the school store. This is an example of school-based enterprise where students build and develop commute customer service skills, practice financial
literacy, and learn about supply chain management. The work of awareness and transition or want class are fulfilling produce orders at a local community food bank
practicing sorting stocking and inventory control skills. We really appreciate our business and community partners in this work. As we
look at slide 4, please. We have post-secondary planning is another key component of rcts program beginning at age
14 or grade 8 students with IPs work on formal transition in post-secondary planning by working with their IP team to write a transition plan. This serves as the foundation for
instruction in coursework during their secondary school years. Our students, families and school teams work with agency and community partners to provide students with the
resources they require to successfully transition to life after high school. Some key highlights include CTS moving on to life in the community resource fair. Also,
students at Davis employee career centers. Learn important life and workplace readiness skills through the career pathways I discussed on the last slide. We also have
fcps job coaches and that students in the work awareness and transition classes received support from their employment transition representatives through opportunities like school
stores as well where they learn customer service, money handling stocking inventory and much more. Also can access courses such as Jr to see in
criminal justice through the Academy programs and may receive additional support from Academy Resource teachers as part of their IP. On the
next slide Rcts program work hard or our staff work hard to provide access for fcps students to explore college and trade and technical school opportunities. The career and
transition staff work closely with all staff in their building, including the career in college Specialists, School counseling teams and other staff to provide multiple opportunities and access to
exploring and applying directly to 2, 4 year colleges as desired. Students with disabilities enrolled in academy courses have access to a 10 job shadowing field trips
with support from Academy Resource teachers. Again, Fcps in Northern Virginia Community College partner to host an annual event called Nova Vision, which is an
orientation to the college experience for students with disabilities as well as other opportunities throughout the year. This orientation to the college experience is provided by Nova and includes
presentations from the Office of accommodations and Accessibility Services, Counseling Services, a mock nova classroom experience for students and Inova student
panel with Q and a sessions. Additionally fcps to Northern Virginia Community College offer multiple opportunities through the community per school year for students interested in attending Nova
and to learn more about available options. Flash forward is an event designed to provide students seeking a standard or advanced diploma and their families and
introduction to options available after high school. So that academic matters this evening, Chairman Fresh the connector, eat em are McDaniel.
>> He just real quick. >> There's another program that I want to call out. That's relatively new to the system. I think about a year and a half, maybe. But that's our partnership with the Economic Development Authority
think big for kids program, right? Yes. So I just want to make sure that they got a shout out and say thank you for their partnership where they identify businesses to help going to school to kind
of provide that bridge and that a real hands-on perspective to our our shout out to the DA. Thank you, Mr.
McDaniel, Mr. Dunn. Thank you. I wanted to ask these are wonderful programs. And to what extent are they potentially impacted by the current?
>> Potential reductions and federal funding. >> Well, the transition services are certainly a category of services that the Department of Education does
funds. So it is, again, a body of money or funding source that we're watching very closely because it certainly has been one of those funding sources that has been named is possibly at risk.
>> Is that the principal funding source for these programs? >> It would not be the full source, but it's certainly a significant source. >> You know, roughly the ballpark percentage that comes
from public government. >> I can get that for you and have it for the Friday letter that that would be great those are all the questions I have.
Thank you, Mr. Sizemore Heizer. >> Thank you. And I appreciate the presentation. I appreciate my colleague asked those questions. That was one of my questions. I also wanted to
mention what would be the impact or maybe additions when we may need to do if what's in the county's budget continues, which is the removal of the 3
filled positions that of the 3 staff members who specifically work to help staff CPS students, transition as well as the loss of the South directed funds and you may not have the answer now. That's
OK, but I think it's something that we need to think about. As we're looking at our transition programming is what the impact of that. But that may be. >> Yes, ma'am. And I with the loss of those positions, it certainly would impact the
programming. >> I think that's important. The other thing I wanted to ask him again, if you don't have the answers today, that's okay. I appreciate including of all the various options we have. I love to know how many
students. Aren't all of these programs because we mention, you know, the step programs, the data simply, of course, which we've talked about a lot
we mentioned was I wonder how many students they actually serve vice how many students have it peas? >> So I think ma'am, we will
get that data. Dr. Presidio, do you have the sense of I'm sensing not so I we will get the numbers to you by tomorrow. Probably about 500.
>> I believe Davis employee last I checked the numbers have about 300 and some few more on the step programs and >> want me if you need, if you open it for says 27,000 night Peas.
>> In that 18 to 22 year-old range. >> We'll Some of these are washed a few or not. 18, 20 children high school, but 27 title IEP think graduating
seniors I was 1800 ish, but I'm not positive. So just when you have a chance to that would be good to do that comparison. I have. How many students are we serving each
year 18 to 22, but I would be good to the comparison in high school, Red Lake, high, medium and high school that are accessing transition programs and how identifying that could benefit from transition programming because it's not
just who are those who are here. 18 to. 22 are only the ones that already been identified for these programs. The identification takes place in high school. So that would be to some extent should take
place in middle school as possible. Pathways. So the good to kind of get that sense of least how many eyed peas we haven't high school versus how many end up running these programs? >> Yes, ma'am. I have that in the Friday letter tomorrow
evening and we have our family summit formally our Special Education Summit. Special Education Conference on Saturday. So I'll make sure you have those numbers for The
other question I have to is >> around with the curriculum is for a walk because I don't know when the lot and that quickly was updated as well as
implementation of a billion plantation oversight and as well as the requirements as to whether all high schools must offer at least one of those or within a region. How are those
decided to be offered any particular high school? I don't believe that required to be offered. >> So I think that those are great questions because we've just been reviewing, if you will, our Division Y course
catalog. And what is the backbone versus what optional? So I will make sure we have that information. >> I ask that because I wonder instead of offering 3
different ones. Why whether there's a way to sort of have a more robust curriculum because otherwise you're seiling and already siloed group. Right? Like E F was really designed for office.
That's what is for. Right. And. My understanding is Walker a city of fewer Spurs aiming at different work places of work skills. But I'm
not sure the clarity of how well that's understood. So I think getting some background information might be helpful. So and what the curriculum, as for each of those programs and how much support is given to the teachers and finding work sites and all of those pieces
of it would be. Really helpful to know as we're looking at our transition programming. And also I find it interesting where the step programs are
located. Because there's 2. Davis's at Marshall. I put those South extension Korea com that the other side mount runs on the South side. There's really not much in the center of the county.
>> That's correct. I wonder if it comes back to facilities. But again, that's something we'll be taking a look at in our boundary work. So I appreciate I appreciate the questions. >> This as we're looking cool
access to programming. I think that's an important piece is well, schools students on have very long commutes to build access those programs. I think I heard my time you just can't do it since it's a new sound
miss Sizemore Heizer Mystics. It. Thank you, doctor value for exciting presentation. Again, icac measures all does
excite us. >> I wanted to ask about what is our >> relationship with the industry in terms of curriculum design. I was in that seminar to conference and
and Intel Corporation was one of the speakers and they were working with the division and basically saying that people come and cool design a program which actually so the job in
the industry. So basically that busy, please industry driven, you know, designed job, especially a semiconducting industry. I
think those in need there deal shortages of something I don't know. V have looked into. >> It's a great idea. And when you think about design
thinking and program delivery models. I think we certainly have work to do in partnering with that would love to see if I can get contact information
from you on who provided that session? Yes, because I think. That's the answer, right? We want to have a match for our young people as they work to
develop skills to employability skills, particularly in high need and high-yield fields. Yes, correct. >> And my second question actually for ID ID department
that we have so many students and acknowledge interest in technology and then getting certifications and have a really advanced, I should say,
of CBS, a really high Lee make ahead of car. It Department. So we should use again is a collaboration between our
students getting more on the hands like a John, the job training. I know there's internship, but that is only a few students who can get to the internship. But if he could, you know, do more on
that friend as well. Yes, Mr. Sethi want to comment on that. >> Yeah. As those mentioned, we certainly do something shows because students. Thank you. Don't get credit for
their internships. It's more of hands-on experiences. We also, as you may remember off the course had a program that allows the ticket industry certifications as Michael credentials. We can certainly
begin deeper and partnered up with instruction to see if you can. Being programs which can help from a credit perspective.
>> some more like some of you know, we got talk about how our some of border system legacy systems are getting. You know, we need to modernize some of our systems like of
facilities. Management has won. We can use our in-home programmers, working buddy it and working with the facilities and and just come
up with their own unique, a system like, you know, maybe homegrown stuff are they don't have to pay millions of dollars to an external company for that. Then so and it would be just be a experience for
students. I believe so. Maybe a pilot to do that. So I I'm trying to see where it actually there's a need and actually training the students and act getting into the job
market. the of future ready basically. So these are just my ideas and we'd love to talk more about that later. Yes, ma'am, I look forward to that.
And the >> companies and local business a list night were more in the work based learning model. And I think expanding that certainly makes a lot of sense look forward to
that. Thank you. >> Thank Sizemore Heizer. I know you're shocked. One last point I wanted to mention is
I'm wondering if we have done any audits of the transition IEP starting especially the earlier ones when students are 14. I say that because that
then directly the transition IEP just posted tired of the goals which is posted in helping. Understand that students should access any of transition programs or
workplace learning programs in high school. So it would be good to see that through line or lease a nod of that through line of. How those goals are developed because I have lots
of thoughts and then how those are tied to IEP goals, which is what it's supposed to happen how that is then translated to bet ours. Helping students to know what
the options are. And also helping us Taylor the options with a variety of job sites as the sticks it was mentioning, right, whether it's internal or external that might helped
hide the actual transition goals that were set. So there's that through line right between the goal to the IP goals to work on the skills and knowledge needed for that
goal to the workplace, learning opportunities that may match those goals because right now. I don't know those are working together. I think they're a little bit siloed, right. And I especially I
think we look at. Workplace opportunities. How well are we looking at a variety that couldn't hide of those goals? That's a question that you don't need to answer tonight. But something to think about.
As for working on a transition programming. >> Yes, ma'am. made a note and we'll take a look at doing that audit. So we have something to talk about as a baseline. >> Yeah, I think that might even help understand made the
bet the skills we should be teaching in these programs. Right? It's the on laundry. Coffee carts and stores. What are the skills we can teach? can help the students as best as possible. How this
experience is to get to those goals. Yes, thank you. Thank you. Miss Sizemore Heizer and thank you, Dr Reid agenda item 8 points here to strategic plan. Update Dre.
>> Thank you, chairman. Fresh and members of the board as a reminder to our public each month we share an update on our work around us to treat strategic plan to highlight the efforts of our staff and
students in this important work. So this evening, we're going to take a look at goal for which is what we're going to be addressing in our next meeting this month. And one of
the measures within the school includes a focus on accessibility to extracurricular activities. And this this school year. I want to remind the board that
we've expanded our offerings by boys, volleyball and girls wrestling in. These have been added to the list of high school sports after we approved support for that last
year. And this follows the addition of winter cheer which returned a year ago. And I want to say, too, even not profiling winter cheer this
evening. I was recently at a justice high school basketball game and our it was with our principal, Mr. Erdogan and his team and they had 82 winter
cheer. Members. I've never seen a squad quite that large that they were a hype squad and they traded off sitting in the bleachers, tearing ensuring on the floor and it
was exciting to see 82 young people feeling such a part of the energy in that gym at night. So whether you're playing or cheering and the Crowder as a fan, it just it
was a great community building evening. Some want to. Highlight the quote on slide 3. That's on the screen. And I just think this is so
important as we think about the mental health situation we have in our country today for our young people and the absolute positive impact of
these out of class activities. On the development of our young people. It's critical. And when you think about this, this is such a proactive preventive measure for mental
health and achievement and just truly a well lived and loved life participation extracurriculars can be linked to consistent attendance, academic achievement,
post-secondary success, increased well-being and a decreased likelihood of risky behavior. So let me highlight our fall volleyball sport. And as you know, last year about
this time, we still have people coming requesting us to make sure we manage this. We had 440 student athletes
participating and both McLean High School in Oakton High School advance to the Vhsl classics tournament. I want to
say this great pride that boy's volleyball began with alt why all 25 high schools participating with the varsity team. And I think this board has made such a point of
saying its excellence equity and opportunity. We were not going to start this program with some schools and not all schools. So I think props to this board for insisting on
that and it's made a difference for our athletes across the entire county. There have been schools that did not traditionally have full jams or championship
programs that for the first time had undefeated teams for a large part of the season. There's just lot of excitement. want to think
about. Also girl's wrestling. That has been really thrilling to see get going this year. attended a lot of those matches as well. We had 239
girls participating and again was offered at all. 25 high schools. We had 151 girls compete in the regional zone. File qualifier. Well, 29
advanced to the Vhsl Open championship and we're thrilled with the success in first year program at this time. Let's take a closer look at the sports an actions. So
Madam Clerk, please play the video.
>> New this school year, Fairfax County Public Schools began offering varsity boys, volleyball and varsity girls wrestling as Vhsl sponsored activities. >> Any time the Virginia High
School League offers activities as a school district. We want to be able to offer those opportunities to our students. >> Varsity boys, volleyball teams hit the court in the fall season and players from
McLean, Oakton and West springfield went on to be chosen to Virginia High School League class 6, a all-state teams. >> All 25 high schools are able to field a varsity team this year. The numbers of
students coming out were very good and they were able to have great competitive season. >> All my friends were telling me all you got to play of all of I got to play volleyball and I was really excited about
it because I was I wasn't happy to play representing the school, brazen like a lot of pride and joy. >> for me, I was really excited because we have a lot of great guys out here. The teams really great to is very
exciting. Having like. >> People around me who want to play the Saints or want to get that when everyone having so much fun, everyone watching. But feels even better that we can have the
future generations have fun represent the school. >> A winter sport varsity girls. Wrestling was initially offered by the Virginia High School League as an emerging
sport in 2022. rising participation by girls in coed wrestling programs led to the Vhsl introduction of a state tournament for girls wrestling. >> Right now we're in the
middle of the girl's wrestling season and we have seen explosive growth in that sport with the amount girls that have come out for that. >> I would say definitely for me. It's really great because
I started everything was coed say there was never the like a place for girls in so now are like our own sport, where more respected and we get more opportunities. >> Ressam, like any team sport. It brings that
camaraderie together girls are really buying into it. And that's that's great. >> I think definitely nice to have a team has mentioned a different dynamic like it to have other girls on the team.
>> a zing. I was in the best, the sport. But when I join wrestling Lake. I really Flores and I feel more confident. >> think wrestling is really special sport because it
teaches so much mentally because it's just you and when person out there and you have to have confidence within yourself. And I think having confidence to go and rest of somebody else's helped more
confidence like the classroom and in other events, unable to control your emotions. And your stress has been really helpful to learn, especially as young person.
>> The push to bring varsity boys, volleyball and varsity girls wrestling to Fcps was a grassroots effort and which student advocacy played a large part. >> As a kid, it's very, very
>> monumental. So like I can get adult, unlike all these big people that has like a lot of power like listen to us. >> And for them to actually listen and accept it was us.
Show the grateful for it. >> I couldn't be more proud for my school. I love the school of my team and I'm >> really just really
dedicated to this team. >> Excellence, equity and opportunity.
>> gotten to know some of the boat volleyball players and some of the young women competing and the coaches. And as a board. You got to feel good about the experience. A
large number of young people that looked pretty excited and engaged. So. That would be our strategic plan update. Thank you, Mr. Moon.
>> Thank you, Mr. thank March on then I great report about found the boat and wrestling. Just not pick. You know, when
we when we do great job. So mild up with members student ask you to do even better job. ask we to John Muir and capacity to accommodate
freshman team GB teams. >> If you're referring JV teams for boys, volleyball, we've already okay that I met with high school principals and said we're going to do
that next year. We have more than enough boys and most schools and enough in all schools and the gym time is being used. So, yes, we've
made that commitment. And the girls wrestling doesn't have a JV, but you know, keeping the girls that turnout. So, yes, sir, we've made that step. >> All Righ exciting. Thank
you so much. Yes, Thank you, Mr. Modi, our Anderson. >> Thank you. I remember when boys volleyball was here many, many moons ago and it was only
in a handful of schools and that was not equitable. So this has been fantastic. The games have just been Barr, 9, awesome. But I would be remiss if I did leave this conversation with some
advocacy for girls flag football. Because that's a thing that I would love to see be able to offer 5 girls and its women's month. And it's
all of those things. So this is a good time for you to tell us that this is going to be on the radar very soon. >> I can say that I have had a
recent meeting. Tom Horne and I had a recent meeting where that topic is being discussed and the commanders and Eva's the wash and even Washington
commanders. are looking for some partnership opportunities and so are we. We've been talking about it with RD essays. >> 4 girls, flag football for
a fall sport. It will be. It's currently a scholarship sport for women. >> And there are number of women that accessing those scholarships. And we talked about equity.
>> I think its important flight football's also planned as an Olympic sport. And 28. As women's wrestling is currently. So I think the you
can. I want to have a spoiler alert tonight, but very likely that we're moving in that direction for this fall. >> I'm super excited. I also played fact football. So this a little near and dear to my
heart >> should it was another point that I wanted to make. But I I can't remember, but this is very exciting. And I just love to see that all kids are connecting more and more. I'm
hoping that we're keeping good records in terms of how many of our kids are participating and being connected and having something for our kids. We're not at war, not accessing the
sports or the theater or the debate. All of those other things because we still need to capture that group. >> Yes, ma'am. And this year, also current initiatives
making sure we have speech and debate accessible all high schools. So it's not just athletics. We're adding, but I think what this board has said to me that I am very clearly
cognizant of is we're not starting things in some places when we start them. It's as us school system, not a system of school. So I think that's the
drive right now. >> That works out. And the last thing that I wanted to say, I just remembered it's really was impactful to hear what that student shared regarding coming up here
talking to what he said. Big people or important people. I think, know, I'm not sure if you're important. A thing is just to to actually advocate for something and seeing it happen. I was very glad to see
them make that connection, that their voice really matters and can definitely move the needle on things. So thank you for including that in the video. >> Yes, ma'am. And I think one
of the things that the young >> the young man who advocated learn a year ago. >> As we said, we're not starting until everyone has a program. So network connect,
you know, work to do that. And they did. And they came back within the timeline that was set for them. And then we kept our commitments. So I just think it's a good civics
lesson as well in keeping commitments. >> Miss Anderson. So I am lucky enough to know many of
the students that were here advocating for volleyball. So I was I took great joy in and visiting as many of the games as I could this fall at South County, specifically. But I
just wanted to say one of the coolest things that I see on the volleyball court. That's different than other sports is when when kids make a mistake, they take out a media ownership of the mistake and
then all their teammates come around them to kind of like lift them up. And that is something that you don't see in other sports. And so I I think that it's such a positive thing that we've
done. I mean, you see like team camaraderie, but it's a little different on the on the 5, a court for some reason. And so it was just really awesome to watch. So I also think that it's an amazing opportunity for kids to see
their advocacy go turn into something. And I look forward to seeing the possibility for him. Thank you, Miss Anderson
Mystic's it. >> Dre Dum just articulate joy out of this I would like to challenge. My fellow school board members. To play
friendly game of volleyball. And one of those new courts. And the opposing team would be prefaced Gandhi's staff.
>> again, everybody, you're out of order. And this is Mystic. 6 time. What's left of it? Again, I gave this is the
CSI. Let's do one game is doing see this work. But this is exciting. We should play at least game of volleyball. And the other thing I wanted to
say is about it is such such a great sports Favre. It man, I cannot even say this goes who are playing rest doing doing wrestling. There's become going to become such a great
road and on road models because it's a mental game and it's also It's a mental game. But it's also Smith's trend.
So I just want to see more and goals participating in wrestling and Fcps is a one of the best school district in the whole country to have the
biggest resting team. Hopefully thank. Thank you. So that's all I Thank you. Thank Sticks it. The humanistic cent. Make sure that swiped
from the minutes. Mr. >> I I don't know if I can agree with my colleague suggestion there, I wanted to
ask, I believe if I'm not misread, pick spectrum acting that Dr Review said >> Crew is the primary source are the most popular source of the biggest source of scholarship money. Is that right?
>> Crew is the number one scholarship sport for women in the country. Okay. >> So I guess given that. Is
there any consideration? 2 having fcps sponsor women's crew teams because right now where it exists that exists only in a private capacity.
And I know I've had constituents expressed interest in participating crew and I think you might remember one student from one school who was unable to participate
in the crew team at the other high school. And that's, you know, problematic, that. student might have been able to win scholarships unable to
participate. So just want to see if that's something that's under discussion at all. >> Yes, sir, it is Mr. Warren's working with bass Rent, which is the governing
body for crew in Virginia. And it's really our intent to have crew available at every school in the county very shortly. >> And and would that be? I mean, crew as a private sport
can be very expensive. And U.S. exclusive to all students. And so is there approach that's under discussion, too, allow all students of all income levels to participate. Yes, sir.
Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Don't Miss Sizemore Heizer. >> Very quickly, I will take that challenge because that sounds like a lot of fun but
very quickly, want to say one thing. I really appreciate you saying they were not going to have things that certain schools and not other schools. 2 things. One. Let's hopefully make sure they include the
secondary schools some of those are challenges in the middle school. Sports. But I also wanted to mention that you may want to look at winter Guard because my understanding is that winter gardens at some school and not other schools.
And so something to think about if you want to guard. So he's calling car with that with the flags during the marching band season, there are some schools that then have that color guard do
competitions and routines during the winter time Winter Garden. If you don't think that the sport try tossing those things around. the year. But yet you and some schools
have that winter garden experience that then gets students to really want to come back and that connection other schools don't. So just something to put on your radar to look at if we're going to have wind to guard, perhaps and all the schools, we should
look at Winter Garden. Yes, ma'am, I'll do Check in on winter Guard. >> Thank you. This lady under the buzzer. Thank you.
Speaking regard, I just want uplift. It is amazing, but I will tell I incredibly proud of the work that you are doing to ensure that our directors
of student activities are directors of student activities. >> And not directors of athletics. And I bring this up because when I was a supervisor performing arts, a chant, hilly I got no help
finding gym space for my winter guard. My color guard. I didn't appreciate that. I mean, it was just dismissed.
There's fees caught. There's fees charged to use elementary schools and other gyms because we only have one large jam, right? So there's layers to this that need to be addressed
because I do agree just with speech and debate all these opportunities, they speak to unique group of kids, all of our kids have gifts. All of them have talents its our job
to create the opportunity for them to showcase that and for them too, you know, really flourish inside and outside the classroom. So I bring that up. And hopefully that's something that we can we can
work on or you can look more deeply into. But their gym time. It is important as a sports team. Thank you. Yes, Thank you. It's lady.
Finishing up really left. The video volleyball had parts that everything the hitters, the blockers, the center's I could not see. >> The position I played in high school which was bench
writer. So look forward to that help volunteer to play that position in in our inner, you know, in their school board member volleyball game. But thank you very much. Thank
you. Mrs. Agenda item, 9 consent agenda are adopted rules of parliamentary procedure. Robert's rules provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the board by
single motion. Many Angeles that have gone through board reviewing documentation has provided to all board members and the public in advance items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member prior to
meeting, the consent agenda is on its way to the screen. Here it is. Is there any objection to approving the consent agenda hearing and seeing none the consent agenda is
approved. Agenda item number 10. The following our new business items. They are not. They're there. There will not be a vote on these this
evening. But action is scheduled at future meeting. Agenda Item. 11 board committee reports. We have no committee reports this evening. Agenda item 12 superintendent matters that
conduct a raid. >> Thank you, chairman for us. And just pulling up my. My page here.
>> It's been quite quite a week quite 2 weeks. Tomorrow is one of my very favorite holidays as Pi Day. So I hope all of you listening are as
excited as I am National Pi Day is for all math lovers out there, Chris's everybody, I hope you enjoy this. We also last week an inopportune
visit, Lindbergh Elementary School and saw a fabulous science lesson and some early literacy work as well as having a chance maybe a man to
elementary and had a chance to visit some fourthand fifth-grade classrooms as well as an art class. Lots of excitement there with the raccoons. That man and Scott
to visit a basketball game on Saturday, which was very exciting. 5th grade basketball Fairhill Elementary school 2 weeks ago had a chance to
visit a 5th grade class. A Chinese language class and 4th grade as well as an enhanced autism class. Lots of exciting work going on. They were really debating the positive
and negatives of technology in particular self-driving cars and what that would or wouldn't enable them to do, which I thought was very interesting. Greenbriar West
and Union mail-in least Corner elementary school as well as Berks Cool and Kings Park Elementary. So just gotta around and got to see a lot of excite exciting. Learning also had a chance visit the
Transportation Training Center. And I have determined that I would not be an excellent bus driver. I think all the different lights and
the light board and knowing anyhow, I really hats off to all our transportation staff. They do an amazing and it's just a the training staff out there does, too, as well as
our warehouse. We are stocked for. I think appropriately our warehouse and food nutrition, a lot of excitement also just
want to call out our Lake Braddock secondary school gymnastics team had a chance to watch the state championships and they won their 13th state championship
in girls gymnastics at Lake Braddock and their head coach his name. I don't have here, chalked up his 9th state
championship as a gymnastics coach. Just phenomenal. And just hats off to the competitors also then Saturday, we have both are
Woodson Cavaliers center Southlake Seahawks playing in the boys basketball championship which will be very exciting. And just want to I know we've talked a lot about our school stop arm
camera initiative for safety on our buses 50 of our buses. And I want to thank our elected Ford for their leadership in making sure this project got off the ground and
and the music. Our chief operating officer. He's done such a nice job of making sure this happens. So we really believe it's going to be life
changer for our students morning and off boarding buses and ask our community to consider making sure we drive compassionately moving forward. So thank you,
Chairman. First, those are my comments this evening. >> Thank you. Dr Reid agenda item. 13 board matters. I call him Mr. Meant. Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman got to read. I used to be able to memorize a value
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to with iconic status evening. Is he something goes back to a 1960's? And when I was growing up in in extreme poverty, you
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from school or couple of times initially come from times a week and then to wind down. And that was just something
that. I brought I was able to pretty so that I could data. When he went my younger brother Some of you. We know
that I have 2 younger brothers passed away. He caused. We cannot provide the proper medical care. 2, 2, not having
just a financial resources. Piece I was Pretty cool. Was being to just up to buy.
agency. The United States government. U.S. a I. USA. That's what. Folks want to a
sense to for are poor people. In many countries. You know, that. We all know to see. To whom. Much he's given much.
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we no country. Trying to can. Oregon, much is given to us. Just what I hours. Thank
Margin. Mr. Dunn. >> on March second ended the 2025 p Swords and had the honor of joining my colleagues to recognize students from
around the county. Congratulations to Mount Vernon District resident John Fund Johnston, the student honoree from Ponder Road school. The South County High School, a girls varsity basketball team made history
recently by winning the Patriot District Championship. This is a momentous occasion marking the first district championship for the girls basketball program. So congratulations to the
Stallions. Another huge congratulations to staff can high school's girls indoor track team for winning the state tournament. According to The Washington Post, the team dominated the classics girls
competition. The Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association District District 10 concert band assessment was recently held at West Potomac High School on March 7, 3, 8,
Mount Vernon High School concert band demonstrated exceptional talent scoring all ones in a superior rating at their V Beo DA State assessment and earning honor band accolades for the 3rd
time in 4 years. West Potomac High School also had stellar performances by 3 bands. The 4th period then over one superior rating. The second period than earned an overall
to Exxon rating and the first period contraband delivered a great 6 high level program spending almost 30 minutes and receive straight one superior ratings from all 4 judges.
West Potomac also won the prestigious title of Virginia State on Urban for 2024, 25 marking a historic back-to-back win for West Potomac since the pandemic. Also want to congratulate was
put to make high school band students in Mount Vernon District residents for being named 3 all state bans Nick Breeze for based trombone in Britain for 10 or trombone.
And Molly Garmin for clarinet. I also had the opportunity to participate 2 recent budget town halls for them out Vernon District Citizens Association
and also Sorry Assistance Association as well as the South County Federation. just last night, I had the great honor to present about school boundaries and other issues to
the Mount Vernon Civic Association, along principal, carried a neck of Mount Vernon High School and Whitman Middle School assistant principal Alicia Williams. Thank you to all of the Mount Vernon
District residents who came out to participate and also want wish a happy Holy, very joyful and colorful to all of
those who celebrate. Thank you, Mr. Ms. Sizemore Heizer. >> Thank you. I also want to wish a happy holy to all those who celebrate. So thank you to
my colleague saying that as well. It's been a really busy and wonderful last couple weeks. I enjoyed going to the South by Southwest Conference with many of my colleagues and
there in some incredible sessions there from everything from AI an education, too supporting students, mental health to the future of teaching to so many more on the key notes really made you
think so. It was great learning experience and a lot ideas to bring back, I think to our work here. So enjoyed doing that. And the tacos were also amazing because I really miss really good Mexican food.
So excited to have that before that. I spent quite a bit of time in some our schools. I went to frost, a one-two with Sen Kings Park Kings Glen Laurel Ridge, and really enjoyed chatting with the principles and in Montauk into
the schools and checking out some of their program. So I appreciate the school communities for having me there. And I know it's late. Some not going to keep us much longer, but I appreciate all the work of my colleagues in
the staff today and I'm looking forward to being out and about and especially to attending the family summit this weekend. For those you who you the special education
conference, this that it's assumed into more information from families really excited. It's finally back in person. So if you are free Saturday during the day, please come check it out. There's a great
amount information out there. So with that, have a great night. Thank you, Mr. McDaniel. Thank you. A rare board matter for
>> I presented on our budget to the FCC PT a few days ago and then I also swung through the Sully District Budget town hall and something that struck out to me that stuck out to me that sell town hall number of
middle school kids that were standing up for that middle school school program. The message was received loud and clear by me. And I think a lot of people in the community.
Funniest thing I did the last couple weeks. I did read across America and Daniels Run Elementary and I ask for first grade class because my kids are kind of getting to that
age. I read this bto the class about an elephant that has some has a Bush will say a lack of self-awareness that was going to sneeze and blow
down the rain forest and harm all the animals. So kind of leave it at that. But after I finished reading the book Hand shot up in the crowd. We have
a question. And this little girl. Says. I'm sorry, but who
exactly are you a? >> That was my reaction to And I I well, first and foremost, I'm a dad. I have 2 little girls. >> They're almost in school. I
said when I'm not doing that, I fly airplanes and I'm not doing that. I try to make sure that your teachers and your principles and your bus drivers and custodians in the food workers, everybody. Has the resources they need to
make sure that when you come to school. You have everything that you need to get a great education. With that good
night. Dr Anderson. >> I was hysterical. Who are you and miss him? And thank you so much for sharing your story. I very much appreciated
that it just gives further insight as to the state of where we are. I've had the opportunity well, before I go there, I want just remind the
Mason District community of our budget town hall. >> That is coming up on the 26. Please see my newsletter for the opportunity. Submit questions and advance. I do
want to say congratulations to a number of Mason District students who've been recognized across the a number of areas for Scholastic
writing awards. We have Roslyn Lobo from Justice. Molly rate in from Battling them. My list Bridget Lions from what Sen
also Mason district students were recognized for their work in the Scholastic art Awards. Kate Holbrook from Glasgow, Caleb Cham, be from PO and
from Falls Church High School. We have Chloe Brown Jean Fernandez and Christopher. So. From justice, we have Camilla so around town.
>> Colleen, early, the fish, I love God way pillar McKittrick. >> I knew in an L a homer. Congratulations to all of you.
>> It was also fantastic to join Megan former school board member. I former student school board member at the food Challenge West Hills so
is great. I have literally I think I really watch some high school boys eat themselves into a coma. They were sitting down and just like I can't eat anymore. And it was quite
fantastic. Fair. I do want to say congratulations. Luther Jackson for 3rd place finish with there being stock medley
and I fried okra with mud. Shut me. It's a very long title. So congratulations to you as well as Falls Church High School for their breakfast fan favorite category with vegetarian
breakfast burrito. I do want to also say I had the opportunity to read to some preschoolers Bailey's lower
last week. Read across America They did not even asking who they who I was. They just wanted to sit on the floor and get into the story and touch the pages. It was just my happy place. Bayley's lower is
always a fun place to visit because there's 800 really little people, but I'm taller than every single one of them. So that's a good thing. I also
had the pleasure last week of presenting to Scout Troop 13, 30 as they earned their government badge. And of course, lots of the questions from that could that group which range from 6th grade to 8th grade. Lots of questions
around the middle school sports outside the middle school after school activities from 6th graders who are looking forward to having them when they enter middle school.
And from those who are already in middle school who are not wanting for that opportunity to be removed from them. I have a litany of schools that I have visited and I'm not going to go through all of
them. But I do want to highlight that. I have the chance. I've had the chance to see some Van Tass tick instruction. I was in a
kindergarten class at Timber Lane 2 days ago. I was just so impressed. The engagement level was so high. And doctor read the materials from class to class were consistent. I
know we've had that question quite a bit. And teachers are really getting into the literacy. Materials and are finding. I think that groove
because initially I heard a lot of concerns about all of it, but they are seen, I think some of the impact and I'm really looking forward to having those consistent
materials will result in all about teacher teams at the various schools reinventing the wheel, the way that they do right now and will hopefully reduce their Okay. I
didn't hear it. Thank All right, Mr. McCAbe. Thank you. Well, I can attest that. >> My colleague Dr Anderson,
also herself into a food at the for But I enjoy being there with with Dr Anderson and and others. It was a fun event. I my vote goes to Monte
Cristo sandwich, which and look forward to having on our menus some sometime soon. Also on the topic of food, congratulations to Herndon High School who one for the first time ever the real food
for kids? Culinary Challenge. They're going to be appearing for an hour-long segment on FOX Five's tomorrow. So be sure tune in for that. I'm sure we'll learn a lot about
how to cook more healthfully from them. Thank you, Mr. McCAbe Mystics it.
>> So hello, everyone. I stop with the Sully district on heart of it to have that get supervisor Kathy Smith Mr. McDaniel also came by. I'm so grateful to so many student to come came their teachers,
staff, principal community members and they provided the talk folk meant some major topic and importance of middle school after school program Cheick it Options sped program
and other community-based program initiative. I'm so proud of our students so fast speaking so about the importance after school. And
programs and summer programs as well for the Women's History Month. I want especially bid. The woman making history in our school, including Mike Leaks and the
school board and on the fcps leadership team approximately 75% of nation's teach of of force is made up of women. I honor passion hard book and is
eons master, a Some middle schools services, Stern Services Department was received the prestigious Ram. Awarded designation is awarded
to school was causing program aligns with that ratio said with the American School Counseling Association, National model, the larger good night, school did a commitment to deliver the a comprehensive data-driven
school counseling program and creating the exemplary educational environment. I want to invite families to the 70 it and lo science technology fed, which is open
to public on Sunday March 20 tired from 01:00PM, to 03:00PM. Robinson Secondary School community members are invited to the project displays and congratulate all
high school students. Participants. I was happy to attend FCC PTS to inflection of war said the money that my colleagues on February. 28, looking forward to visiting
Central High School in London town inching up coming weeks and last but not least happy. Holy and happy for him to all those celebrate and please, if
you a wholly be safe, don't want to too much color on each other. Thank you. Thank U this man. So this has been quite a
time in public education. I appreciate my colleague sharing his story. My origin story began at the U.S. Department of Education. when I was 24. >> And the title in office, I
was able to me the researchers, Hart and Risley who are just presenting their research at the time about how the number of a cab ulery words, a student. A child is exposed to would project how
how well they would do in life. And it wasn't a mystery which kiddos did not hear a lot of a carefully which did. That was the caliber of people I was working I really can't
even begin to express what it's like to see. I I can't help my colleagues enough. I've been trying, but it's just not possible. So you know, here, though, we are doing what we must do and that is to be the stewards of
public education. To work so that children thrive. And I believe the most important thing that the 22 elected officials serving on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County School can do is to
unify our efforts to fortify our quality of life for all of Fairfax County. This is an historic and unprecedented time. So we may not have the answers on what to do. And I
get asked a lot. What people do? But I know that the 2 boards working together is the pathway. It's finding out how to do better business to construct our schools. So he save time and money. And it's
doing the hard work to find the solution. Not just cut programs and protections for our youth. That's middle school after school after school programs its summer program. It's crossing guards at high schools and is
ensuring that our staff received dig me the dignity of a salary worthy of their emotional mental and physical work to nurture children into people who thrive and create a
much better America. I'm not been working on this budget and I'm asking Chairman Jeff McKay and County Executive Brian Hill, whom the county board supervisors and hold accountable to do the hard
work with the school board and our superintendent to find solutions. Cutting programs is not a solution. We need to get creative and we could do better. I also want to state that Fairfax County Public
Schools is the largest employer in the county, the 3rd largest in the state. We must fully fund competitive compensation for incredibly hard working staff. Has agreed to in our collective
bargaining agreement. Fcps is a stable employer. We have staff who are now the breadwinners in their families due to federal cuts. I see it as a moral imperative, but it's really an economic imperative to provide the best
public education system in the nation and the DMV. If we want people to retain their homes, spend money and continue living in Fairfax County, we must fully fund the superintendents proposed
budget and commentator staff public education is a non-negotiable public investment. Thank you, miss mayor missing coming.
>> Women's History Month is a time to recognize the incredible contributions of women who have shaped our history, our rights and our communities in Fairfax County. We are proud to honor the women who have shaped our own
community leaders in education, government, business and activism from Katherine Johnson. The trailblazing, not some NASA mathematician who lived in our region to soccer legend Mia
Hamm, who lead Lake Braddock High School to in the 1989, state championships and the many women serving in public office in leaving local organizations. Their impact is woven into the fabric of our
county and a very personal level. Each of us can thank women in our lives who have been instrumental in our development. The mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters,
daughters, Cousins or friends as we celebrate Women's History Month. Let's uplift these contributions and we commit advancing equity and opportunity for all. This
month. I was honored to join Colonel David Jay stored at his community. Leaders luncheon at Fort Belvoir has the keen as the keynote speaker Mount Vernon High School Principal Kerry Demick gave a dynamic presentation
about Mount Vernon High School, which was well received by the attendees. I also enjoyed learning cutting edge educational information
at south by Southwest in my native Texas and making incredible connections, which I'm sure will yield to some good information and something we can build on together. Last
night at the minority student achievement Oversight Committee Dr Deborah Mice and Touch teacher money unless and then a thought Escape committee members and insight to the great work being done by students and staff at Lewis
High School in the John Lewis leadership program. This program offers incredible real world leadership experiences such as internships service projects, an exclusive
opportunity supported by more than 70 organizations and university partners, including the family of Congressman John Lewis. The good news is that currently the Lewis leadership
program will accept up to 30 rising 9th grade students applying fcpd schools outside of Lewis High school boundaries except as students will transfer to Lewis High School has full-time students
in the fall of 2025. don't miss out on this unique opportunity to become a future. Changemaker. I have a few child out for some of students in my district. I'd
like to congratulate Hayfield secondary, Ethan Osbourne on becoming the school's first two-time wrestling state champion. He finished the season. 45? with 100% bonus
when rate. Congratulations to Avery Moran and the Mayo will cop replacing first for their women's voting rights project at the Virginia District. 5 National History Day contest.
Those students are proved elementary students, students from 27 Fairfax County. Public Schools have recipients of the 2025. student piece of words of Fairfax County designed to
recognize young people who work as peacemakers. Those are those from the Franconia District winning awards this year are able Saunders and grace for he's from Hayfield
secondary School. my thing is going that any from Edison High School, Madison McLaughlin from John Lewis, High School, Jennifer V and of us from Mount Vernon High School. So we have energy from
West Potomac High School. The Wolf Trap Foundation. That was your time. I'm sorry. Ms
>> I wasn't on a night to read the Proclamation for Women's History Month. And I just hope we can continue to make strides as when it can to make history here in our county and
our in our country, our world also want to congratulate her high school, culinary team for winning first place in the 2025. Real Food for Kids. Challenge for the lunch entry. >> Creamy dreamy gnocchi
differs in Zesty, Sunshine Salad. Good stuff there. So looking forward to seeing their items in the lunch menu eventually some facilities updates. Tonight we passed in the consent agenda. The contracting Armstrong
Elementary School renovation project and also stadium sports lighting replacement played high school ongoing renovation has been taking place. We will soon celebrate the completion. The completion
of Cooper and the beginning of Herndon Elementary schools, renovation. I want to thank our staff and support for the dedication or schools over the last several weeks, we've
celebrated many of our staff appreciation days. Social workers, custodians, food, nutrition, staff, bus drivers and attendants, and crossing guards. Thank you for all you do to ensure wonderful day for students and their families.
With all that's happening around us house. When remind folks that we have a lot of supports in place, we're free skate, free counseling for high schoolers Hazel health. Each of our schools have family liaison counselors,
social workers and psychologists to help students and families. As well as help from the Fcps Family Resource Center for Counseling and resources. Fairfax County, mental health services and
resources for crisis. Ongoing stresses through the community Service board are available as well. This is a difficult time for a lot of the people in our community. And I just want to make sure we we know we have
resources and we're here to help and support. Last night I had opportunity with the McLean Citizens Association, Education Youth Committee had a healthy conversation, a great discussion about the budget. Program across schools
and the boundary work. I appreciate all their work in taking their time to be thoughtful in education and giving our youth the best to becoming adults in the next coming weeks. I'm looking
forward to several events, one of which is the Fcps family, some of that South Lakes High School on Saturday morning. Looking forward to the key note, speakers first thing in some of the other breakout sessions also hope to make it
to fact retreat into a Brookfield Elementary school on Saturday next weekend. Be at the Science Fair Awards. Hope to see my colleagues there to celebrate that great
work of our scholars who are science oriented. Students also upcoming. We have to Dream Committee, budget town halls one on March. 28. That's a Friday. That's the the claim
community center and the other one is on April second. And that one is at Herndon High School. Those are both at 07:00PM. Other than that. I hope to see folks in some spring middle school high school sports matches and
meats. And I will say when it comes to food, I I love the South by Southwest. I love the tacos. But what I love more, we see my granddaughter who put who picked the book at the store. >> The food, the Little food
critic. So maybe one day she'll transfer he or she can go to South Lakes are Rivard Critique party food and the Fairfax Sauce. Thanks. Thank you. Miss leaving MS Anderson.
>> We are certainly living in the middle of unprecedented times and I am personally looking forward to living in precedent and times again at some point. But until then, as
a wise woman often tells me, I'm going to do my best to stand light. Insurers must work that our students are doing out there. So I have lots of congratulations share for student athletes.
Chantilly is boys swim and dive team for winning the state championship. Ben one is a member of both the record-breaking 20 or 200 yard and 400 yard. Freestyle relay
state championship teams. Additionally Michael Santos won the boys state wrestling champion championship in the 106 pound weight class Fairfax, High school's Harry
Maltese won the boys State wrestling championship in the 215 pound weight class. Dr. Reid already called them out. The congrats to the lake products gymnastics team on their 4th consent. It
consecutive state championship. I didn't realize that it was 17 overall, but 4th in a row with Mattie Bell winning her 3rd straight all around title and Second Street
uneven parallel bars title and the balance beam title. Additionally, Josh, how it won the state championship in the 50100 yard. Freestyle.
Robinson is let well for one. The when the girls Swim and Dive State chant title in the 100 yard breaststroke. And as I as noted, congratulations to South County High School's
girls, in-store indoor track team on their state championship. The boys indoor track team also won the 400 by
200 meter relay title. So that was really cool, too. Lastly, West Springfield, High School Boys, Indoor track team won the state championship in the 4, 4 by 404 by 800 meter
relays. And Michael Murray won the state title in the vault. So congratulations to all our athletes and coaches. I had 3
kiddos win awards within the 2025. Fairfax County Student Peace Awards. So we have winner from Fairfax, High school, Kieran, Shuck. We have
a winner from Suffolk County High School which is How a a winner from West Springfield High School, which is Simeon Simon. So I'm are saying I'm
sorry. So it was so awesome to see so many cause. I was sorry that I couldn't make it this year. I was also able to attend the Fairfax County Council PTA, Reflections
Award. Outstanding Interpretation. Award ceremony and I have a special congratulations for the following. Winners in literature, Connor Huber Valley Road, a really cool
poem. And was there showing off about it. Abby Houlahan from Cherry Run Elementary School also won in literature in music composition. Brianna,
leave from Lake Braddock. new visual arts bring a few Nez from Urban Middle School is really cool to see the kids except their words and get excited about it. So I am
pleased to be co-hosting the 2025 Fairfax County Teen Jobs. Fair for for students. 16 3 team looking for employment and volunteer opportunities. The second pair will happen
this Saturday. March 15th from 11 to one Chantilly High School to greet opportunities. And I hope students can make it and then finally, I'm looking forward next week ahead the family some of this
weekend speaking to the our school board, see leadership development, covert on Monday and speaking with Pto's PTA is in in my district. Coming up.
Thank you, Miss Anderson. I had the pleasure of reading to first graders at Mosaic Elementary School. >> Did not read about elephants. However, I read a book called Saturday, which is
about a child and their mother having a great Saturday plan and nothing seems to go to plan and they take a nice big sigh after everything falls apart. And I got all the kids
doing nice, big sigh after every fell apart and at the end moral of the story, which is important when you're telling us about a book now, I have read the book that Mr. McDaniel was talking about
Kuz. I no idea it ends moral of the story is. They had a great time on Saturday, even though everything that plan fell apart because they spent Saturday together. So I really
enjoyed being there in a brand new classroom. Thank you. Miss Umansky and team for moving that renovation along. It's looking really great. At entry school also had pleasure of
being at the Providence District Budget Town Hall. Recently we had easily 75 people there, including some middle schoolers who asked about the middle school after
school programs, very articulate, very eloquent, a very good questions. Supervisor Palchik and I also visit Oakton Elementary School
together with Representative Mr. Mute was Folks from Fcpd FC DOT FYI Dot. We're looking for ways that we can improve the tract traffic situation on
Miller Road for the cousin. Right. So more on that soon. Hopefully. had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the UVA Northern Virginia
campus. With a few fellow who's up supervisors, Alcorn Lusk. And Governor Youngkin was there did not get opportunity to talk to him about the budget. Although
next time I promise I'll try, but it was great. They're going to be offering summer programs for high schoolers at the VA Northern Virginia campus, which is conveniently located in Providence District
in the end of a campus. So I encourage every check it out. I included some information about the summer programming for high schoolers that they can sign up for in my newsletter also attended the
NAACP is Black History Month celebration with superintendent read recently. And I'm looking forward to Kilmer Middle School's production of The Addams Family lastly, I want to say
that I was it dinner with my partner last week. And as you're waiting for a table, we heard no less than 3 couples, you know, in the but you're waiting for a table talking about how one one of them had
lost a job. And these are the conversations that kids are hearing a home. And so I want to, you know, say that. We're talking about. People who are
responsible for scientific advances in keeping us safe and our national security. All of this tremendously talented people in Northern Virginia. So I want to thank Mr. Solomon
and his team for doing their best to make sure that the community knows that there are potential homes for these workers, these talented people in our system. And if anybody watching at home would like to
explore careers with fcps, they can go to Fcps edu slash
careers. Thank you. And at.
10:50PM, we are adjourned.
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