>> This February. 26 2026 regular meeting of the Fairfax County School board will now come to order at 07:00PM. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence and a performance of the national anthem.
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>> Can we please have one more round of applause for amazing student? If you would like to review a copy of this meat or
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agenda or visit Www Dot Fcps Edu slash board docs. Tonight's meeting is being broadcast on channel on Cox Channel. 99, Verizon files
Channel 11 live streamed on YouTube and on our website Www Dot Fcps slash live stream. Mr. Dunn has submitted a
request attend tonight's meeting remotely due to a personal conflict due to a professional obligation is per is located in Mount Vernon, Virginia. I've performed an initial review Mr. Dunn's
request and having found it to be in compliance with the school board remote participation resolution. I have approved their request, Mr. Dunn, please check your audio and visual. We see you.
I can hear you can hear me. We can hear you. Excellent. We now ask all board members who are physically present to vote on the following. All those in favor of confirming the chairs approval of Mr. Dunn's
request, Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, Mr. McElveen Saint John-Cunning, Miss Lady Mystic's it Mr. Moon and myself, all those opposed Dr.
Anderson. the clerk please read about?
>> 7 when the motion carries. Thank you. Agenda item. 3.0 3 custodian and food. Nutrition Worker Appreciation Month
proclamation calling this lady for a proclamation. Whereas custodians of the first
employees to arrive in the morning and the last employees to leave at night. And our custodians rise to the challenge each and every day to ensure schools are safe. >> Clean and ready to receive students. And whereas we honor
Fcps is custodians field, custodians, building supervisors responsible for the daily care and safe operation of all facilities and buildings on a year-round basis. School facilities represent a significant
investment on the part of the citizens of Fairfax County and Fcps custody employees in sure they are kept clean and in good repair. And whereas by providing clean and safe school environments fcps
custodians have direct impact on the educational success of our students and whereas fcps custodians take pride in their work and seek additional training leading to certification as professional custodians. And whereas we
recognize that helping our children fulfill their highest potential begins with access to healthy food and balanced nutritious meals at school. Studies show these are often the most most nutritious and
sometimes the only meals and the students day they improve student health, making it easier for students to learn enough and the road inequality focusing on exposing students are a variety of diverse
meals. And whereas food, nutrition services is committed to serving every student by offering numerous programs to support student attrition and academic achievement by serving over 20 million meals per school
year. And whereas we honor the 4, 2, 100 fcps school cafeteria staff and food and nutrition professionals who make these meals possible and operate the division's food services programs to ensure every student has access to
healthy meals regardless of food, allergies, medical conditions or cultural and philosophical dietary preferences, these essential valued employees who prepare and serve school meals. Help nurture and nourish our
children through their daily interactions and support our students. And whereas the hard work contributions and and and dedication of our food and nutrition services employees have been an example for all
of us. And for that, the fcps communities extremely grateful now, therefore be it resolved that the fair's county board recognizes February 2026. As custodian and food and
nutrition Worker Appreciation Month and thank custodians and food nutrition workers whose attention to detail compassion and high standards benefit all students, employees and members of the FCS Fcps
community. Is there a second second? Thank you, Mr. McDaniel. I will call for a vote. All those in favor. >> Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, Miss Mayor and Mr. Mckelvie
missing John-Cunning. This Lady Mystic's at Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous for all
board members. Agenda item. 3.0 4 proclamation celebrating the 25th anniversary of McNair Elementary School icon Miss
Maren for a motion. They just walk team. Okay.
Whereas McNair Elementary School opened in 2001. >> To meet the growing needs of its community. Transitioning from a Pre-K through 6th grade model to a primary school serving students in preschool through
second grade. And whereas in 2021, the opening of the Khmer Upper elementary school alleviated overcrowding by relocating students in grades 3 through 6 to a new site allowing McNair Elementary
school to focus on preschool through second grade, expanding specialized programming, including enhanced autism classrooms for kindergarten through second grade to some classrooms
early-childhood class based classrooms and inclusive. Pre-K programming. And whereas at the start of the 2025 school year, McNair Elementary School was designated a title. One school expanding
opportunities for students to targeted supports, including free and reduced meals. pudding. Free. After-school clubs for kindergarten through
second grade that strengthen mathematics and science learning through problem based instruction, creative and critical thinking and the activation of student curiosity and whereas McNair Elementary School focuses on
cultivating a safe, inclusive and joyful environment for academic and social emotional excellence the youngest learners to thrive under the motto, lifelong learners grow here. The vision is realized
through a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging mutual respect and a growth mindset and a growth mindset rooted in perseverance by integrating innovated experiences and critical
thinking into curriculum, the school power students to embrace ownership of the unique learning adventures and explore endless possibilities. Where is the Khmer Elementary School provides a holistic educational experience,
diverse instructional and behavioral programs such as AVM are conscious, discipline and enhanced onto some classrooms. Well, fostering creativity and environmental stewardship through get to
green and various fine arts performances. And whereas the school cultivate student leadership and inclusivity through the Daily McNair morning news show the Best buddies program and junior
patrols empowering students to build essential life skills and support your community. And whereas a robust family and community engagement is sustained through strategic partnerships with organizations like I Yossi and
food for others alongside a collaborative PTA. But host most I cultural events, teen nights and enrichment activities to support the school's mission. Now, therefore, resolve that we
celebrate the 25th anniversary of McNair Elementary School honoring its dedication to access academic excellence, inclusive programs, leadership deveand strong community partnerships that
continue to enrich the lives of students, staff and families and be it further resolved that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students, families, staff and community members who have
contributed to 25 years of excellence at McNair Elementary School. Is their second Mister Moon. >> I will call for the vote. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh,
Mr. McDaniel, Miss mayor and Mister McElveen Miss Saint John-Cunning. This Lady Mistick said Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, that is unanimous board
members. Agenda item. 3.0 5 proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Chesterbrook Elementary School at Cannes, misleading for
proclamation. >> Whereas Chesterbrook Elementary School opened its doors in 1926. And probably celebrates its one 100th anniversary making a century of service to students, families and the community.
And whereas Chesterbrook Elementary School's history reflects the broader history of Fairfax County Public schools with roots in the chest of a community formally known as Lincolnville, including early schools serving African-American
children beginning in 19. 0, 6, and milestones such as racial integration in the 1960's that shaped a diverse inclusive school community. It is today and whereas for 100
years Chesterbrook Elementary has provided generations of students with a nurturing and rigorous education building, stronger relationships across the school committee while encouraging lifelong learning and whereas Chesterbrook
Elementary School is dedicated to providing a rigorous and enriching instructional program, including a full-time advance academic program, Spanish foreign language in elementary schools, flasks a
comprehensive instructional music program any wide range of before and after school extracurricular activities that support the development of the whole child and whereas Chesterbrook Elementary school
promotes leadership service and community engagement through initiatives such as Student Master's program, including an Echo Team. Philanthropy Cobb School Spirit Committee safety patrols and student-led CBS
News show partnerships with Vincent Hall retirement community and saying done since church and peer buddy programs. And whereas Chester Elementary School, probably foster strong school spirit and commuting gauge month.
Remy, for partnerships with families enjoying many traditions that bring chipmunks together, including Funfair family, fun nights, community cookouts and annual grade level celebrations of learning and whereas as a
Purple Star Schools, Chester Park, Elementary Honors, military connected students and families and fosters an appreciation for service citizenship and civic responsibility annually
hosting Veterans Day speakers honoring the service of our military families and our Benson Hall neighbors. And whereas thousands of students have passed through the doors of Chesterbrook Elementary school and benefited from the
dedication of exceptional teachers. Staff families community partners who work collaboratively to prepare students to be thoughtful learners, compassionate citizens and future leaders. Now, therefore, be it resolved
that the Fairfax County School board hereby honors chest elementary school on the occasion of its one 100th anniversary commence the School for a Century of Education Act, educational
Excellence Service Committee impact extends its best wishes has just approved a school continues its proud tradition preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Is there a second second? Thank you, Mr.
McLean, I will call for a vote. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Miss Mayor and Mr. McElveen Miss Saint John-Cunning. Miss Lady Mystics. It Mr. Moon Dr
Anderson. And myself. With Mr. Dunn away from the table up. Nope. Martin. It shouldn't. Thank Mr. Dunn that unanimous
for all board members. >> I would like to welcome all those here to support the proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of Chesterbrook Elementary School to please join the board for a
photo at the front of the
dice.
>> I would like to welcome all those here in support of the proclamation honoring the 25th anniversary of McNair Elementary School. The police
joined the board for a photo
at the front of the diocese.
I would like to welcome all those here in support of the custodian and food and nutrition Worker Appreciation Month proclamation to please
join the board for a photo at
the front of the diocese.
Jack Anderson, that is the last proclamation photo.
That's the last proclamation
photo.
>> Agenda item, 3.0 6 school anniversary recognitions for 2026. The Fairfax County School board is very pleased to recognize the school celebrating an anniversary in
2026, please stand when your school is recognized. After all recognitions are complete, schools will be invited by region to have a photo with the board.
>> Celebrating 40 years of Excellence, Armstrong Elementary has a proud history of honoring the growth achieved Mont and the caring spirit. They're amazing students who remain the center of everything they do the
success of Armstrong is built upon the foundation and the caring and dedicated staff and a supportive encouraging community that together ensure every child can achieve greatness. And Armstrong, they
take immense pride in their inclusive and caring culture, which is designed to support the unique individual needs of every learner from their specialized local level for AP
and enhanced autism programs to hosting the largest elementary school comprehensive services site CSS in Fcps. Armstrong serves as a model of diversity and
dedicated support. As we look ahead to Armstrong students learning in a newly renovated building, we celebrate 40 years of Armstrong being a place where every student is
empowered to belong, learn and succeed. >> Regionally opened is a neighbor who got program in September 1956. Today's sit on
school proudly serves high school. She guns with diverse needs. Mission is to provide a structured and nurturing learning environment. That's a
Percy condemn it. Social emotional location on an EPA beyond student. See the lanes could use more score with a big purpose. A priest farish
stem, though students by name and support them to achieve personal goals. The Panther Community thrives to smaller class sizes and individualize
instruction tailored to each student's unique junie. Now we need 70. If you're a Sudanese cruise to celebrate owning community in progress. Family connections, community
partnerships, internships and hands-on learning arch athletics and academics or if you are deflating Sena Community Commissioner Nations.
>> Crestwood Elementary School proudly celebrates 70 years of learning growth and community as the home of the out Islands open since 1956. Crestwood has
served a vibrant neighborhood anchor. We're a rich tapestry of diversity and commitment to academic excellence. Go hand in hand. The milestone honors a unique multigenerational
legacy as many families have seen parents and grandparents passed through the same halls, fostering a deep sense of tradition and belong, supported by dedicated staff
and a close knit community generations of Oz have been empowered to reach their full potential. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary, we honor Crestwood Street past and look
ahead with pride as they continue to inspire and nurture students for many years to come. Copper Amendment. You school proudly
celebrates, fought to yourself, learning growth and community as the home of the Cubs. >> For Ford, 42 that they kids on. 44 tickets, government has been a place, the young
learners that encourage to be curious, caring and confident as the dig the first step in educational journey. Guided by dedicated teachers and staff.
Frank of these have grown academically and socially enough welcoming environment that values kindness, response, ability and respect. Families and community partners have been an essential part of the school
success helping to create a strong sense of community and belonging as the school model together. We belong as cover and marks a special milestone.
The honor, the many students educator families. Well, if ships, its history and look ahead excitement to continue continuing a proud tradition
of nursing, inspiring Cubbies for generations to come. Eagle View Elementary celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking 2 decades as a beak beacon of belonging and academic
excellence. >> Since 2006, the school has lived its vision that every student belongs and loves to learn supporting military families as a Purple Star
school and earning frequent Fcps Cares Awards for its dedicated staff anchored by a strong how system Eagle view fosters a true eagle view family through programs like
Lego Robotics and math Olympiad, community events such as night and are night in music and arts gallery night and inclusive supports from
Pre-K through 6th grade as a comprehensive services site, ensuring every eagle is supported challenge and celebrated. Since opening in 1971. For said elementary school has served as a vital
cornerstone of a neighborhood. >> Honoring its unique open concept. History following from the ferrets into the majestic forests, goals, the school's enduring legacy is built upon the dedication of
its award-winning staff and a deep-rooted sense of home that frequently inspires former students to return as teachers and community partners by integrating modern initiatives like the avid program
alongside Traditional Act, academic excellence. The school ensures that every student is equipped with the critical thinking and organizational skills needed for lifelong success over the past. 55 years, the campus has
transformed to include vibrant, murals and outdoor learning spaces, reflecting a commitment to providing a premier well rounded education for all through a continued focus on kindness, leadership
and service forest edge probably celebrates its rich history while remaining devoted to the future achievements of every student. Forest Elementary probably
celebrates its 45th anniversary honor, a rich history that began in 1980. Came to life when students first entered the building in January 1981. >> From its early days organized in the Dell Glenn
and Bill Potts to today's modernize Campus. Forest Hill has remained welcoming inclusive community students are safe, supported and challenged nearly 600 students from diverse backgrounds each
day through strong academics, engaging specials, such as music, and performing arts and leadership opportunities, including student Council patrols and force vision,
beloved traditions like the school musical field day spirit weeks, forceful Fridays and Richie Field trips continue to connect generations of Cardinals with dedicated educators, strong family and a PTA partnership
that commitment to helping every child soar. Forest Hills legacy excellence continues to grow. I will invite you to stand.
>> Glasgow Middle School as one of the largest and most die first middle schools in the country. Glasgow, middle
schools. Glasgow, middle school, fosters an environment where students from around the globe come together to learn.
It is one of the only 3 middle schools in Fairfax County to serve students in grades 6, 7, 8, >> Offering a distinct 3 years
experience. Notable programs at Glasgow, Middle School include College readiness, a wide range of after-school clubs and athletics
award-winning performing arts ensembles and comprehensive support, multilingual learners. These programs reflect a sustained commitment. It's a holistic
student growth and success. Glasgow's dedication to inclusion is demonstrated through initiatives such as its nationally recognized Best
buddies chapter, mentoring opportunities and instructional focus grounded on grounded and International Baccalaureate approaches to
the learning for 65 years. Glasgow has fostered a culture of respect, responsibility and readiness that prepares the Panthers to thrive as
life-long learners and engaged as an engaged global citizens as well as the region to principal of the year.
For the last 65 years. The vision of Herndon Elementary school bees has been to provide students with a safe, nurturing, learning environment for all students will work. >> To their full potential. Our community works hard to
provide high quality instruction, safe environment, and develop goals with students, parents and teachers work together as a community to prepare students to become productive citizens. We
believe in our students that each of them has unique qualities and the ability to learn give an opportunity and encouragement. With the proper guidance support and expectations are children can have high levels of achievement. We believe in our
teachers who are highly qualified to support, encourage and nurture each of their students to become high achievers. believe in our community, families are unanswerable. Part of a great
school. We're excited to see what the next 65 years will bring to her development.
Also celebrating 65 years has turned in middle school. We honor a campus whose roots run deeper than almost any other in Fairfax County for more than a century. This site has served as an educational hub
beginning in 1912 as the original home of Herndon High School for the first brick building opened its doors to the community in 1961. When Herndon High School moved to Bennett Street, the Locus
Street campus transitioned into an intermediate school for 7th and 8th graders marking the beginning of Herndon. Middle School. The facility has been modernized over time. Its mission under
us today heard in Middle School proudly serves one of the most culturally and economically diverse student populations in the county reflecting the vibrant Herndon community through strong partnerships with students and
families. The culture of collaboration and fierce optimism. The staff ensures equitable access to rigorous, engaging instructions so all students can tribe
academically socially and emotionally as confidence cure confident, curious, lifelong learners.
>> Keene Mill Elementary Elementary proudly celebrate 65 years of excellence and dedication to student success for more than 6 decades. Key mail has served as a
cornerstone for its community, grounded in strong partnerships, high expectation for students and a commitment to educating the whole child. Generations of students,
families and educators have contempt contributed to this legacy defined by professionalism care and continuous growth. The key male staff is committed to
balancing high academic expectations. With keeping a pulse on the social emotional development of their students to ensure sense of belonging for off. Keene Mill continues
to honor its past while remaining routed to equity care and continuous growth for
generations to come. >> The board would like to recognize key middle school on their 55th anniversary. That
key middle school expectations for student behavior are high. Curiosity is nurtured and achievement is celebrated. The board would like to recognize Principal Drew Campbell, an assistant principals, Sean
Brown and Sherry Peters for their exceptional leadership together with he's dedicated teachers and staff. They have built a thriving international baccalaureate program that
equip students with the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills, essential for the 21st Century. Students have numerous opportunities to enhance their classroom. Experience at key middle
school, including the National Junior Honor Society drama Club Soccer Club and Model U N through Strong partnership between educators, students and families. Key. Welcome. He
creates a welcoming environment all students develop into inquiring empathetic and knowledgeable, young people. >> Lemon Road elementary school probably celebrate,
celebrates its 70th anniversary. Honoring a legacy that makes the school truly unique within Fairfax County since opening on January 6,
1956. Limon wrote his combine strong academic achievement with innovative student-centered learning as a lever for full-time advance academic center. The school
offers rigorous instruction enrichment project based learning steam, outdoor education and fortunate graduate portfolios, flexible learning spaces, advanced technology and a focus on social, emotional, learning
support the whole child Lemon Road is equally defined by its strong community spirit, meaningful family engagement and deep commitment to inclusivity reflected in its history of integration and its designation as a Purple star
and echo school USA. Green Flag Award winner the seven-year milestone. Celebrate a school community built on excellence, equity
continues. Growth. For 65 years, man to elementary school has played an important role in shaping forward thinking education in Fairfax County. >> And enriching the lives of
students, families and the broader community opened on September 5th, 1961, man to a has a proud history of embracing change to better serve its students. In 1995,
men to elementary school Pioneer Day one to one technology initiative, providing each student with access to an individual computer and helping redefine how teaching and learning could take place through thoughtful integration of
technology work that helped lay the foundation for instructional approaches are used across Fairfax County, Public Schools. Today. That legacy is reinforced by an exceptional PTA. This
strengthens community connections and offers unique opportunities, including Virginia's only single school elementary basketball league. In 2025. Mantua was named the perp a Purple Star school in
recognition of its support for military connected families and students. Man, 2 elementary is committed to fostering a school community of passionate staff and students in which Kerry Ocity
resilience well-being, enjoy, thrive. Celebrating 65 years of Excellence. Marshall Road Elementary School in power,
students through innovative programs dedicated educators, and strong partnerships with families in the community opened on September 5th 1961, Marshall Road played an
important role in the desegregation of Fairfax County, Public Schools welcoming welcoming its first African-American students in 1963, during the early stages of Fairfax County's long-delayed desegregation
process. Today, Marshall Road is known for its culture of kindness and belonging serving a diverse community where students speak. 48 languages at home and represent a wide range of abilities and
backgrounds Marshall Road is recognized for enriching learning opportunities and steam. Strong community service programs and sustainability efforts,
including a school-wide composting program. >> Montrose Alternative Learning Center provides a
non-traditional educational environment for Fairfax County. Public School students and grades 7, 8, Montrose Elsie's commitment to motivating teaching power and
empowering every student reflects its vision that all learners deserve the guidance, encouragement and structured support necessary to achieve personal and academic success.
Montrose Alc provides equitable student academic opportunities, a positive school climate and promotes social emotional wellness included in sort of practices,
which I utilize in the classroom to build relationships and encourage students ownership of personal responsibility for their actions and class and in the
school community. Small class sizes combined with a specialized curriculum allows teachers to customize instruction, but each student,
the center's commitment to fostering accountability. And resilience ensures that students are equipped for a successful transition back to their base. Schools and not
prepared to reach their full academic potential. Congratulations on 35 years. ♪ Celebrating its 70th
anniversary. Navy Elementary still stands as a testament to 7 decades of educational excellence since first opening its doors in February 1956. >> Originally designated by
Blue and justice with just 9 classrooms. The school transition from its temporary home at the old floor school to a dedicated facility that was formally inaugurated on a snowy afternoon March 1956,
since those early days when enrollment was set at just 250 students. Deby has evolved into a premier 21st century learning community. Today. The school maintains a rigorous
academic environment where students consistently strive to exceed state standards through technology. Rich, differentiated curriculum, this commitment to the whole child is evidence by the integration of flats, Spanish
instruction for grades K through 6 and the robust suite extracurriculars including the junior master gardeners and Dolphin Discovery. Science classes supported by an active PTO. Any longstanding
partnership with I know a Fair Oaks Hospital maybe continues to foster a community of trust and environmental stewardship, ensuring its students are prepared to be informed, self-sufficient and productive
kloeppel citizens for the next 70 years and beyond. North Springfield, Elementary is
recognized, but it's engaging after-school programs and cultural clubs that expand learning beyond the classroom and for its strong partnerships with the
community, which includes PTA sponsored events such as movie Nights, Bingo Nights in Heritage Nights. Springfield Elementary was among the first in Fairfax County Public
Schools to earn a Purple Star school designation. >> And recognition of its support to military families and is home to the largest special education preschool
program in the division. A sauce of Beaver pride at North Springfield is their signature musical that play, which rivals secondary School
productions. It is that amazing. Not Springfield. Maintains an award-winning eco club and students entered programs such as project based
learning in a student run news show traditions that include the top 10 mile race winter sing along the gratitude wall and kindness, celebrations
programs reflect a vibrant culture rooted and respect belonging, kindness and collaboration. No sweets. North Springfield Element,
Elementary School proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary honoring a legacy of community and student
success. >> Old Creek Elementary School probably celebrate 60 years of excellence is the home of the Bears since opening in 1966.
Whole Creek has been a cornerstone of our community building strong relationships in a proud tradition of academic excellence. For 6 decades, Old Creek in support of the academic, social and emotional growth of every
student in a safe and welcoming environment as a vibrant community school serving families across the Braddock District. Old Creek provides a comprehensive and inclusive educational experience, including an AAP
program, enhanced Autism program and comprehensive services site. Old Creek and visions and inclusive community of lifelong learners and confident. Risk-takers who see challenges as
opportunities to grow 3 gauging experiences. Generations of bears have been prepared to thrive as thoughtful, curious, responsible and resilient individuals with pride in its history and excitement for the
Future Creek celebrate 60 years of growing strong together.
>> On the roads, schoolers, anyone from on the road. On the road scores scoring Mark 60 years of service and just
special knowledge to high score located in the mom, district serving students from throughout the county. Serving 100 students to screw proviso
Family-like atmosphere defined by a smaller classes and integrated community support. As a moderate for trauma-informed education. He prioritizes trust him and
creating essentially where students feel safe to take risks. This mission boster to buy it aspire program and a
stamp of a champion advocates including outstanding employee from 2023 2025. Beyond the classroom score fosters
community through initiatives like. I operate gift the box demonstrating a deep commitment to service and I don't use creation. Honda ruled continues its a meeting
for work in partnership with the parents and neighbors by prioritizing relationships over Regis structures. The score in doers. He sure its
students find the safety necessary to on diplomas and thrive confirmed confident contributing members of
society. >> Robinson secondary school proud. He said brace. 55 years affects an institution as school spirit as the home of
the Rams. 7 students in grades 7 through 12 Robinson has far more than 5 decades. Channing learners to think critically need with dignity as dry for
their personal best generation of friends have excelled and rigorous academics athletics, the arts and student leadership building a strong coaching of pride and for
citizens dedicated educators and support to families have helped and high schools. Theaters preparing them for success beyond graduation. The Senate where city on earth
this cheap months, memories and tradition that defines Robinson's legacy. I look forward that confidence is continues to learn real and
indeed, in an ever changing ward. >> Celebrating 60 years serving students and families
Shrevewood Elementary School fosters high-achieving learning environment rooted in strong relationships and a sense of belonging opened on September 6. 1966 Shrevewood serves a richly diverse
student community and is committed to providing equitable economic opportunities every student among Sri of Woods. Many clubs and organizations is a student or a news crew that produces
the Daily live morning news show. I encourage you all to tune in. Good morning. Shrevewood offering students hands-on experience and filming production and broadcast technology tree
which is also supported by a very strong PTA that bring students, families and staff together. The school has been recognized for its commitment to positive school culture and
environmental stewardship. Earning the designation as a positivity Project, Green Shield School and a Green Flag Award from the National Wildlife Federation's Eco
Schools, U.S. program. And in 2025, Shrevewood was named a Purple Star school in recognition of its support for military connected students
and families. >> Still in middle proudly mocks 35 years of supporting students doing the pivotal middle school years as a proud of all of the Panthers for
more than 3 decades stolen has had plan to discover this trend been confidence and of the polar love of learning in a supportive and engaging
environment. Just wrong guy to makes English Fina, our son, extracurricular opportunities. Students are encouraged to explore interest and challenge themselves both inside and outside the classroom.
Teachers and staff closely with families to foster a sense of belonging and community that helps students thrive social, socially and academically has stolen Senate
bid. This milestone. The death in my eyes, the generation of renters. We'll have shaped the school, spent it and look ahead, enthusiasm to continue a tradition of girl jersians
and pent-up right. ♪ >> Union male elementary celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking 4 decades of excellence since opening in
Clifton in 1986, now a 21st century leader in steam in stem digital literacy and artificial intelligence union million gauges families throughs events like math and
science night Family. Heritage Night and Literacy night supported by a deeply committed PTA and parent community as a Purple Star school Union male proudly supports military connected
families while fostering inclusion through programs such as unified sports in the back in the Bear Buddies Mentor program guided by the portrait of a graduate
framework and enriched by initiatives like it to green. And the advanced Academic Program, Union Mail continues to nurture academic and achievement leadership and
social emotional growth for every bear. Labels Melt Elementary celebrates its 35th anniversary marking more than
3 decades is a vibrant cornerstone of the Oakton community. Known for strong academic performance. The school supports every learner through a continuum of
advanced academic programs and inclusive, multilingual learner and special education services labels. Million unique spirit is reflected in its signature experiences such as the student Ambassador
program, the annual 4th grade brought Broadway junior musical Steam Night and hands-on learning in the STEM lab as as a Purple Star
proudly supports military connected. Kids look, community traditions like back-to-school the black back-to-school block party fall festival and fun run brings Eagles together
underscoring a longstanding commitment to academic social and emotional excellence.
>> The board would like to recognize in middle school and 65th anniversary. We recognize and thank Principal John fires and assistant principals, Latasha Watson, Michael Miser, Heather Wiggins and free. That was Lawrence for their
leadership. And for fostering a culture of excellence for students are empowered and expected to achieve their highest potential. That would mean middle school learning comes to life through rigorous programs such as the
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, Advance Academic program and band spent via individual determination. Avid and robust extracurricular program inspires and prepare students
for success now and then the future as one of Fairfax County's first intermediate schools speaking graduate, congratulate Whitman for being and then during cornerstone of support for students and
families throughout the Mount Vernon community. The board would like to invite the region. One schools, including Cedar Lane School.
>> School staff and supporters to please join the board for a photo. And I'm asked my colleagues to remain in the
front of the dice for the
upcoming voters as well.
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>> On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all the schools who came out this evening for the recognition of their school anniversaries. These anniversaries highlight a long-term commitment of the community to the public
education in Fairfax County. Agenda item 4.0 one community participation. The next order of business is community participation. We welcome all community members who are here and those who have signed up
to speak this evening. Additional information about signing up to provide comments that school board regular business meetings and public hearings can be found on the school board website Www Dot
Fcps forward Slash school board. During the signup process. Community members acknowledge that they were informed of the school boards expectations for proper decorum and providing
comments. These expectations are also available online. And with the printed agenda and the meeting materials in the back of the room, we ask God in audience members to be respectful of one another shouting an outburst will not
be tolerated. Please hold your applause until the conclusion of the speaker's remarks, audience members may not join speakers at the podium and should remain at their seats, including one recording or
taking photos. are grateful to those who have come to speak with us today and thank you for your cooperation. School board members will be listening but not responding. Madam Clerk, please call our
first speaker. >> key west of you. Good
evening. My name is key. I'm a junior at posters. High school and I'm here to talk to the importance installing more solar power on SBS buildings.
I'm a member of Falls Church. High schools get a Green club and we've joined the Fcps Solar Schools campaign. We're trying to educate our community about the opportunities solar offers for
our schools. So far given presentations to our TSA and 3 elementary school PTA days. Part of our goal is to share the good news that solar panels have already started
going up. And several Fairfax County schools. In total, you have approved contracts. First alert at 34 schools. And for that, we like to thank you.
And we've been doing this outreach in the community and from this outreach, we found that students and parents are for the most part unaware that S P S is putting up solar and
they're really happy hear that. Me and my school. So our campaign think it would be beneficial at the district would celebrate and publicize this process. It would be
amazing if Fcps could dedicate a page on the website to show updates on school, solar solar projects and whole ribbon cuttings for when solar rays get connected in the future.
If or decide to install more solar power, our school buildings, you would be active Loring budget costs on energy and putting that time and money into more enriching
matters. benefit. Not just me, but every student fcps.
>> Our since around. >> Hello, I'm Allison. I'm a sophomore at Falls Church. High school. And I'm also part
of the get to green clip to expand more on the process as an okie just said, we're excited about the progress so far. However, there's opportunity to do so much more
as you are all well aware. Fcps has 199 schools and centers. Many if not most of these roofs would be suitable for silver. For example, Falls Church has been undergoing a
big renovation. The past several years. But we haven't heard of any intentions to install solar on a new roof. We would like to see the district continue to put effort into adding solar to
all suitable locations. This is urgent because the federal tax credit that helps make these projects viable will disappear at the end of 2027, which means we need to work as fast as possible. If we want
to implement school schooler on as many schools as possible. Thank you.
>> Omar El Al Halloween. Bobby Monticello.
>> I thank you so much, Poppy. Monticello with mothers out front. And since 2019, our teams of moms have been standing up here asking fcps to protect our kids. Health
and their future in the face of climate change. And we've seen remarkable commitments and movement forward. So many difficulties and tough
realities. You've added 48 electric school buses to your fleet. Creating cleaner air and healthier rides to school for hundreds of kids. You schedule 34 solar projects in
the face of huge headwinds from our biggest utility. And there are net 0 schools planned in the capital improvement plan. So thank you so much for all of that. But I also want to urge you to keep
going. To stay committed to the jet goals that I was a part of creating. Our kids are exposed daily to pollution and toxins in both the indoor and
outdoor air around their schools. And the older and less efficient. These buildings and buses get the Morse unsafe. They are for kids developing and brains.
Studies show that asthma lower test scores cognitive impairment and even cancer risks we take with our kids health when fossil fuels are combusted in and around school
buildings and in school buses. This daily threat is in addition to the existential threat to their future in the face of climate change. I want to urge you to continue to
look ahead and play the long game and find ways to make the upfront investments in sustainability that will save money in the long run. The savings can then be put toward educational programs rather
than be thrown away on fuel and utility bills. Abigail Spanberger has called for us to be efficient with the resources we have and making improvements that increase
energy efficiency and building and vehicle sustainability. It's the first line of defense. So please, for the sake of our kids, health and their future carry on with
that mission. Thank you. David Keller.
>> Good evening. My name is David Keller on the special education teacher at Poe Middle School. I'm here to discuss the involuntary transfer of Esau teachers and assistant principals over the past few months due to factors outside divisions control
Dr Reid were in the street is that we've lost over 4,000 students between August and November, due to a myriad of reasons, including fear of ice pause on immigration, doge lay-offs or families relocating during a government
shutdown because staffing is tied to CPS and state mandated ratios. Many saw teachers and assistant principals have been involuntarily transferred as school changes on paper from Overstaffed to understaffed.
I'm not here to talk about that. When I am here to advocate for is that all teachers in these uncertain times, especially to members of Poe Middle School who were told to fly away from artist.
We're given inconsistent timelines and had to use personal leave the transition between schools to be clear, this is not a failure of my buildings. Leadership. My administration is working with consistent board, directed guidance on how this process
should operate. And meanwhile, spend teacher, I know that there's word a street that we're currently overstaffed as well. And these transfers are going to occur. And they clearly where they clearly will. There must be a
consistent system. I propose that any employee who use personal leave during a transfer have that leave retroactively converted to admin leave moving forward into many standard five-day
business transition for 2 days to close out, say goodbye. Their students say goodbye. Their co-workers not spreading rumors why they're just leaving one day randomly 2 days to pack up and clean their room and one day to move
on board at the new site, these are uncertain times and they will likely grow more uncertain. It's hard decisions must be made that let them at least be made fairly with dignity and a consistent
timeline. Thank you so much. >> Susan Stillman.
>> Thank you. Madam Chair, members of the school board, Dr Reid, my name is Susan Stillman. I'm a volunteer with the Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club and the co-chair for Renewable Energy. I worked
on the jet. It was a great collaborative exercise a month school board members experts in the community and other folks that put together the
proposal that you all adopted in 2012, you all made the commitment reduce emissions by 50% by 9 to cut by 2030 as
compared to 2019 and produce 25% of your energy through renewable sources by 2030, and 50% by 2040, would be interesting to know where the school system is in achieving
those goals. That's 2030 is right around the corner. It's exciting to see the Net 0 ready. Schools and the construction permitting phase. And in the capital improvement
program, the list of schools that are contracted for power, purchase agreements to get solar. Given the interconnection challenges, Andrew Pages is impressive. Building highly energy
efficient all-electric schools is critical because energy efficiency stays with the building for its lifetime. These buildings are more comfortable and provide healthier air quality for the
students. When a building is all electric and highly energy efficient, it's easier to provide renewable energy through solar ground source. cops. I encourage you to continue to build new and
renovate schools to high energy efficiency standards and continue to deploy solar as quickly as possible school systems in Virginia that have gone down this path. Our
finding the savings are significant and investment up front pace, financial and health benefits over the life of the students. It shows the school system's dedication to
the future of the students in
their care.
>> Aaron, Dial. Good evening. estimates are that one in 10 high school students has
difficulty focusing during the school day. For students with ADHD. It is almost nearly impossible for them to focus on the task at hand. When they could be playing retro bowl.
Consume again, a low value content or asking Google search. And a for AI response that they use assignment. Or this is where the students persistently find ways to
circumvent the restrictions. There's almost no consequences for misuse of tech during school except in parents. Flag it for the administrators, which is a huge disincentive.
They've told us that they can't address all violations of the SR as it relates to tech except on a case-by-case basis. As a result, it's
another game of whack a mole. As parents flag. Yet another movie that's up loaded. We're game usually hosted on Fcps Google sites. Some of the
teachers have simply refuse to use light speed during the class time because they don't have time. They don't have the bandwidth. When what? Why lights my end when for more
than 5 years, I have been beg. Alliance on tack. And the distractions during the school day on the school provided device. And ask you to create
better policies that will enable students to actually experience deep, sustained learning and focus. I brought these up many times in the questions are. Well, it's it's
the district's responsibility and the It stuff says, oh, it's the school policy responsibility. So iis becomes a policy question, I beg you, please create policies to reduce reliance on
one to one tac, especially before high school. When I address these concerns, I'm usually met with. Well, tech is a part of your child's future. He it figure out how
to learn it. But guess what a car is, too. And I'm not giving the keys to it at greater. Thank you.
>> Ilana year again and Annika.
>> it's a start. My name is Alana. Your can Doniger. I've been an NFC PSA parent from U.S. 9 years now. I believe strongly giving back to my community and have done significant volunteering through the years, including
advocacy related to screen time at tech starting in 2018, I served for 4 years on school Health Advisory committee during which we spent a lot of time focusing on at tech and hearing stories about the very inconsistent ways the devices are used from classroom to
classroom and school to school. I'm sharing this background to explain that I've been falling at tech issues for a while. And I'm also aware of the frequent cavernous gap between fcps policies in their classroom.
Implementation. Now AI on February 10th. The school board had an AI work session where Fcps shared pro AI slides. That shared or theoretical framework for students use AI in a way that
would theoretically allow scps to prosper protests, prepare and protect the slice relied heavily on the 2026. AI and Education report by the Brookings Institute. But not once in the presentation. Was
that even mention about important conclusion? That same report wrecking summarizes conclusion. A very brief article overview its 219 page report. After Inter in.
This is a quote after interviews, focus groups and consultations with over 500 students, teachers, parents, education leaders make and technologists across 50 countries. A close review of
over 400 studies in Adelphi panel. We find that at this point trajectory, the risks of using utilizing generative AI and children's education overshadow its benefits. This
is largely because the risks of a I defer any firms benefits that is these rest, undermine children's foundational development and may prevent the benefits from being realized. And quote, that's our Kings. I'm almost
out of time. It to Biggest reason to keep a eye out of kindergarten through 11th grade classroom. The fact these are the years when kids are developing neural connections and building or adult brains should not be experimenting on this current
generation of kids to see what their adult brains look like after their growing brains are weakened by AI driven content of offloading for creative and academic tax. Thank you for
your time. >> Okay. Chang.
>> Good Evening, Doctor. Eden, the school board. Thank you for the time and care. You put into the complex boundary adjustment. I appreciate the responsibility you carry. I'm here respectfully urge the transportation be provided for
all high school students impacted by the change. Not just for the 69 seniors during the full transition period for families like mine. This is about logistics. We have 2 children at different fcps
levels, one at Marshall and won at Wolf Trap Without bus service to Marshall. It is realistic. It is. It isn't real estate to drive to the high school return for elementary drop-off and still
get to work on time in the afternoon. We would have to leave work early to manage traffic and both businesses that runs the workday, increase real financial strain, forcing families from public transit to driving
paying for parking and tolls. s not sustainable. Her family with children and all 3 fcps levels without flexible jobs or reliable transportation. The impact is
even greater without bosses stand. Staying at their current school is not a true choice. It is a privilege determined by resources, not equity. The on logistics, rising sophomores and juniors
face the greatest long-term impact. for years when academic path like I B take hold in, students build confidence and leadership. Junior years. The most important year for college admissions grades matter, most
and teacher relationships become recommendation. Letters, stability during these years is essential. The IB curriculum at Marshall does not see mostly translate into AP at Madison. Students who
invested in IB may not receive equivalent placement. And switching requires adjusting to different academic structures and learning. Seniors are important, but many can drive and can
coordinate. Independently. The greater destruction falls and students who still have years ahead of them. The choice is only available to students who with private transportation.
This is not an equitable choice and is fundamentally against what Fcps stance for. Thank you for your
consideration. Nadia Show Love. My name is
not to shoot the of Anne's. I'm part of the Falls Church high school, get to green cub. And I would like to talk to all of you about solar. I want to recognize that buying solar panels can be a real challenge
because of the large capital investment. >> That it typically requires. However, power purchase agreements allow school districts to install solar with no upfront costs. In
other words, for free. Because the school doesn't own the panels in the PPA, the school district then buys electricity generated by the panels. The
cost of this energy is less than what Fcps would be paying dominion in part because of the 30% tax credit. The solar provider is able to claim this is how solar can be a money
saver for Fcps. Even if you don't care about climate change, this seems like a no-brainer. This solar projects approved so far are estimated to save 4.4 million
dollars. So why not use power, purchase agreements on all suitable roofs in fcps before the tax credit runs out. All of the money saved could be invested into classrooms and
my education instead of going to pay electric bills. Thank you.
Negley Guerra. Good evening, everyone. My name is Michael Guerra and I'm also a junior at Falls Church High school
and member of our get to Green Club. >> here to talk about the Fairfax Solar Schools campaign. Maximizing school. Solar is essential to achieving these climate commitments that the school
board adopted in 2021. One being energy carbon neutral by 2040, to achieving 50% emission reductions by 2033,
producing 25% of county energy use from in county, renewable energy generation by 2030, and 50% by 2040. Even though they're not as visible as
school solar electrification and energy efficiency are also essential to the schools. When schools are renovated, they should be designed to use the least amount of energy possible and they should be
dealt with out that new fossil fuel infrastructure every time you install a new gas boiler instead of a geothermal or electric heat pump, you are locking in more emissions for
many years to come. Gas also creates real safety risks and gas cooking appliances are associated with poor air quality. Therefore, it is important to keep these factors in mind regarding
school renovations and hopefully our fcps community can work together to achieve these goals. Thank you for
your time. Andrea Keller.
Good evening. Doctor Reed and school board members tonight. I'm here with my freshman who are in the middle of their five-year commitment to pursuing their high be diploma. >> We represent Marshall
Families for Transportation Equity, a growing group of concerned families in phasing students in grades 8 through 11. We are real families. Your
clients with full-time work schedules, multiple ages of children, childcare concerns and find resources without transportation. We would need to assume an an equitable burden. We're simply not be
able to afford our children their right to remain in their educational communities. We're here to support. You are representative leadership in fulfilling our promises to our high school students and
demonstrating York amendment tonight in excellence, equity and Opportunity. Are Marshall High. School students are demonstrating excellence by fully engaging in their school
communities and academic path. Our students need and deserve equitable access to transportation to ensure all students receive their opportunity for academic continuity and personal
development. Without it, their education and very lives will be disrupted and their school communities will feel the effects as a long life long third-generation educator. I
know the work we do is centered around what our students need. The meat of our work is not about initiatives. Politics for strategy. It is
about our students. If we cannot agree on that in our priorities are backward. Every person in this room cares about education. We do what is right and best for our
students. We know our students come first to keep our priorities in proper order. Tonight, we're confident that each of you will support a reasonable opportunity to ensure that funding is
available is in place for all are facing high school students. I would like to invite students and families who support equitable transportation funding to
please stand. >> Sarah, I'm strong.
Good evening, everyone. My name is Sarah. And I'm also a junior who belongs to. They get to in Chapter Falls. Church high school. >> My heart has been warm tonight by the presence of 5 years advocating for solar
panels in our county Wright going up and actually first learned about climate change. Perhaps the most poignant moment of that first lecture was overwhelming feeling of helplessness that can soon to
be. I feel like since then, however, that many people are own community have heavy hearts on topic. And care just as much as I This is my home.
This is our home. I use in the classroom of taught me the importance of fighting for what you believe. I believe we can have a clean future free of unnecessary pollution. I
want that for my loved ones. My neighbors, my classmates and future generations of students. It hurts every day to see fossil fuels burn up our atmosphere despite having the technology to avoid this.
I want change. I'm asking you all tonight to want us to because it uses that only when we go solar our future to
really shine, frankly. Scott Peterson.
>> Mr. Peterson was on the waitlist and we've now moved on to the waitlist because one of our individuals did not show. So I'm now calling waitlist individuals. So we
can we can move on to the Vienna on Jacob Hersh.
>> I didn't think I'd get off the waitlist first Thank you all for the work you do for all of our students Fairfax County. I want to paint picture for We heard a little bit from another another
parent about this. Imagine being a parent of 2 students at 2 different schools that start at 7.30, and a 10 followed by 30 minute drive to their job in D C but that jobs
are to 7.45. or pick up at 2, 15 2.55. But their job ends at 3.45. And is 30 minutes away. I hope that parent has a great partner that can help. That person is me. Actually. I do
have a great partner, but can I ask her to do that for 3 years to help get our kids to school? I don't think so. And think about single parents and people that just don't have as
much flexibility. It truly is an equity issue. My daughters have transition through COVID through leaving their school,
their school Mason crest. And it was a split feeder, says many of their friends went another school. They transition and take Lasko and then to justice or the younger one is as the clouds come in,
6th grade. The other one is not great justice. The transition made new friends and it would really hurt to tell them they had to now leave the school that they just transition, too. There's
plenty of people. Some of them are here. There's plenty of people that are in very similar situation. What I would say is what Dr Reid plan to propose. Today is a half
measure. Well, actually a math teacher. So I can't even call it half measure. It feels more like a one 7th measure because there's 7 grades. A lot of people been talking about high school. There's also
elementary and middle school kids could be affected by this. It's more of a one 7th measure. One of the 7 grades are going to be getting transportation under her
proposal. It's not just seniors that would need this and not just their families. So please vote for the amendment from Dr Dr Matt Aaron to fully fund 7 0th,
which is 100% of the funding that the students need and the families need from
>> Please play the video testimony submitted by Robert >> Good morning. My name is Robert Region. I'm a resident
of Fairfax County also and have been for 27 years. An employee in Traverse County Public schools. You may know that we have 2 employees,
unions, the National Education Association affiliate and the American Federation of Teachers sell it water management during the has been for 27 years. Women union says
we want this the other one say, well, you the site will work with you and play one off against one another. Now we have the Surf Ranch, education unions, unfortunately only
have one partner to play with it or to work with what's clearly going to happen. When I talk to people in both AFT and the any affiliate is
murder between the 2 organizations are, just have one employee's union, Louis, one employee's union to work with. That would be so much easier. It'll be easier for
everyone all the way around in the meantime, when you make changes like these involuntary transfers that everybody has her you need to alert and get
agreement from those organizations. It becomes very obvious at this point. If management is plain employees often don't warm And when the
murder happened people are going to remember that. I know it's actually work for you. I know it takes extra effort, but you need to work with both
organizations for agreement confrontation or Compher that falls to you. Thank you for listening.
>> Please play the video testimony submitted by Stephanie Lundquist, Aurora. >> Virginia Department of Education released a list of 40 of CPS schools requiring federal support. That is 20%
of our schools. And despite Dr Reid's repeated claims that doesn't sound like excellence to Parents and community stakeholders. Share your stated interest in better
student outcomes. To that end, we should be able to agree that budgetary allocations reflect improving students, academic success. What you seem to have a mess on your hands. CPS has become a jobs
program for central administration. Well, you cut 275 teaching positions last year. You paid 272 million dollars for the salaries of
about 2400 district administrators who are not school-based. When you add in their benefits, the district pays about 400 million dollars per year for central staff.
There are at least 44 district administrators enjoying annual salaries of well over $200,000. Superintendent Reed makes $445,000 this year. Plus
a car lines and her chief of staff, Marty Smith, $306,000. He's probably the highest paid government chief of staff in the entire country.
Comparatively the starting fcps teacher salary is $61,747. Your priorities are maddening to taxpayers. You
let extraordinary salaries and attached. Administrator Zahn allocate egregious payments to family law firms such as the 4.4 million dollars up cans holding so far this year.
Meanwhile, school such as Rolling Valley Elementary and 39 others are identified as sinking. You are failing our children. You are in charge of the 4 billion dollar need to
start taking that seriously. Used taxpayer funds responsibly to help the next generation achieve their dreams.
>> Please play the video testimony submitted by Michelle Durst. I'm here to ask the board to roll back the
use of technology in our schools, especially in elementary school in pass the administration initiative. >> The National Education Policy Center States research does not support claims that tech platforms improve upon
traditional low tech schooling. Likewise, research does not support the efficacy of introducing AI and educational process. Ease evidence is accumulating about the negative effects of young people. Technology years on
the quality of their education, their mental and physical health and their privacy. In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics AAP recently issued its policy statement on the digital ecosystem youth. They want
that the current digital environment is not designed around children's developmental needs. The statement highlights concerned about to attention fragmentation. We do sleep, mental health risks,
problematic media use and the displacement of critical development activities like face to face interaction, physical activity and deep learning the AP emphasizes the technology used must be
developmentally appropriate and carefully evaluated for benefit versus time, especially in school settings where exposures mandatory, prolonged and largely unavoidable for children. Some argue the technology the
future and children simply need to adapt. But when it comes to other aspects of development, independents, emotional, maternity, we do not expect children to just adapt scaffold learning
intention intentionally we protected childhood development. The nation's recent report card show historic academic declined and the downward trend beginning around 2013 with technology
use increased working the mental health field. I hear going struggles with focus communication and problem solving. These are foundational life skills. When I asked the county for evidence that the educational
platforms being used are effective. I received industry sponsored studies. History has shown through tobacco, vaping and even aspects of the opiate crisis that relying on industry to prove its own safety or effectiveness does
not protect children. prioritize child development over vice appointment. This is not about rejected technology. It's about using it responsibly intent.
That was our last public speaker. >> Thank you. Madam Clerk. Agenda item. 5.0 one student representative matters icon
must counted. >> Good evening, Madam Chair and board members. I would like to begin with go 3 in the post. Great changes. I recommend that we do not have
school 3 in its current form. The propose great book shifts towards skills, base model that in practice may prioritize eyes, isolated competence over sustain content, mastery. While this
model can work in some subject areas, it may not work universally across all disciplines. One of my core concerns insensitive. Let's nominate biology in their 5 skills. The you know, fall
under. I could do poorly on natural selection, receiving lower scores on 3 of the 5 skills. Finally college is coming up, which is regarded as the simplest unit, AP bio. One sense of do I have to go
or vice lack of content knowledge when I'm not required to for my grade with a traditional great book, I would go interview the unit then retake to not just a I scored my content knowledge. This example is applicable
even when the next is an easier, not all classes directly build on all the necessary knowledge from past units. I think everyone on this board, no students may not take the extra initiative.
They are not being greeted no matter if its regular classes or ID. In fact, great book should not making past, you mastery optional class up for prioritizing mastery of the content along with skills.
With all the classes, students have to handle this rules. This will result in students part. I think they're great over knowing the past content mastery should higher accountability over time, not
replacement by the next unit. This model unless corrected to require content. Revision can result gaps and students knowledge of the course when we asked schools to implement a division-wide grading overhaul once again, we must
ensure we have a strong backing Claritin execution and a clear process for visiting or adjusting the model if it does not work as intended the structure that works well with Madison works well, because the deliberate work put in over years make agree but
clear, clear to students, teachers and families. I've said this in past meetings now repeated we cannot Richie Richie the same results they have in one year with so many different communities and high schools, grading reform should be deliver and not
experimental works for one school will not work for all. I strongly suggest that each board member think about how great affect their schools and thing from the perspective of students and teachers who are having great book changed yet
again, without clear basis to why now artificial, tell intelligence I recommend that policy being drafted clearly directs teachers not to use AI integrating of student assignment. I can be a
powerful instructional support to tool. However, grading is fundamentally relational and about it. Students deserve to know that their work is being assessed by professional educator who understands their growth content, contacts and
effort, not by an algorithm, no matter how. Well we are trained, no matter how well trained the use of AI in greeting question raises questions about transparency, bison accountability that we
have not yet addressed and can't fully since we do not build algorithms of the AI platforms may utilize at the same time, students do not have visible centralized AI
guidance on that. website, the student AI Guide is still not viewable on the fcps website. If you respect responsible AI use, we must provide accessible policies. I recommend that the board ensures that the student AI
Guide is clearly publish on CBS website, the creation of a honor code aligned with us our in our along with in-depth training, AI training for students that does not promote the already prevalent reliance
on generative AI to the expenditure adjustments in the budget. Summary robotics can wait. It's nice to have, but it is not a necessity. Not all students do or box the money allocated to this can be used
to ensure that all students moved by the boundary adjustments are guarantee transportation, not just seniors. Imagine this from the perspective of rising 6 greater because their parents may not be able to transport them. They would have to move.
Because we don't provide transportation, brother, Greece, key developmental years, which already hard enough. Our movie students from the friends, teachers and communities. They've been They've begun to grow
accustomed to this school traditions and activities. They're excited to be a part of in the following years. Now, hang in the balance. Do not put families in this position when we do not have to. It is not the equity we strive to promote our guys
extracurricular activity over basic transportation needs for young students is a cruel choice. Be easily fixable by allocating this budget to transportation for all students. The boundary changes. Are you hard enough? We should not be making a
harder when you have the option to help. Finally, I want to dress social media. Regulations within student operating accounts, particularly those representing schools, currently lack, concise and
accessible, bring work. They're arguing ramifications for this reflect in TJ inland. We situations in the beginning of the year, I recommend the development of a clear structure that includes a plain language breakdown of expectations and
accountability. Guidance on crisis or conflict. Management management online transparency standards for leadership structure and password ownership. Student leaders are often navigating public communication without clear guardrails that creates risk
for both students and for the division preventative struck structure is better than reactive discipline in summary, I strongly suggest the board does not approve. The great model posted this year. We must create
transparent, equitable AI policy, stroke, teachers and students and our budget allocation must reflect the student and family necessities before all else must restaurant or to just social media realities that with
clarity and fairness, thank you for your time. Thank you. Miss my Conan
action. action items, 6.0 1 certification of closed meeting compliance in order to comply with Section 2.2 Dash, 3, 7, 1, 2, d of the code of Virginia. >> It's necessary for the board to certify that since the Fairfax County school
board convened a closed meeting on February. 26 2026 to the best of each member's knowledge. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only such
public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard discussed. We're considered by the board during the closed meeting. Dry have a motion. Mr. Fresh Strata.
Second. Mr. McElveen. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, Mr. McElveen John-Cunning. Miss Lady Miss
D*** said. Mr. Moon Dr Anderson, Mr. Dunn and myself, those opposed Aaron. Can the clerk please read the vote?
>> The vote is 10, one the motion carries. Thank you. Action item. 6.0 2. Confirmation of action taken in close. There was no action taken in the closed meeting
this evening. Agenda item, 6.0 3 action item. Boundary change, phasing in
transportation decision. call on Dr Reid for presentation. Thank you. Madam Chair. We've
got lights. >> So we've spent quite a little bit of time over the last week. Again, I noticed a half and thank you, Andy. And
I think Paul is here. OK, Andy and Paul in all of our transportation team spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to least with our high school students create a
different way than the traditional routing because the data that is on. And again, just for the purpose of the presentation. If the clerk we go ahead and move to the
next slide, just want to summarize what we're talking about specifically. currently looked at what we could do to
create for a pathway for our seniors to finish high schools. We had 69 seniors impacted. And then if we keep going through the slides, I think they're posted for folks
to take a look at. You can go to the next slide. Please. And going going to the next one. I think we're in and let's go
ahead and go to slide 6. Site 6 is really sort of where the data is. So as we looked at this, we're looking at trying to figure out ways. to minimally get our seniors. And
that's where the staff presentation or the staff recommendation came in at 241,000. Given our current budget transfer gap of
43 Million. So we felt like the staff and recommending that felt like that was something we could do with the current budget situation. However, I think the questions that came right, like if
you're juniors and you happen to be the same bus stop, would we not pick you up? Of course we would. And the question is we not all juniors are the same stop sizzle seniors. So that really the team we really
tied to work more creatively to look at what would hub rounding look like some school divisions around the country, calling people rounding it where it's not that traditional this bus stop
reading that we might do with elementary middle or are more traditional routes that have that aren't like neighborhood specific in the sense of. You
know, the boundary conversation. Obviously we're having. So we think actually within the reasonable bounds because high school students have a one and a half mile walking. I think it's walking
zone for school that we could create or depot situation that would accommodate high school students for next year within those budget numbers. And I
know there are various solutions for what we would do if we need to backfill those budget numbers. the team does believe that given the number of high school students currently, particularly after
the survey, which we did. That date is on the power point as well. But not everybody who requested transportation. When you look at the percentages are many students announces
that they could make it work. If the didn't have it. So we think we can accommodate high school students next year within sort of a more creative
project pathway and within the budget. Again, maybe have a fallback if we end up with the need for funds somewhat to balance out on the backside. So I think staff would like to
amend that recommendation to include all high school with those provisions. Thank you, Doctor. E. >> I call on Mister McDaniel
from ocean. And at this point, I just want to remind my colleagues. The recommendation is being considered is the recommendation that was originally put in the power point provided to the board
last week. So there will be some further discussion that happens. But we're gonna go ahead and start with Mr. McDaniel for a motion. >> I move that superintendent the school board adopt the superintendent's
recommendation. Is there a second? I second. Mr. McDaniel, would you like to speak your motion? I'll save my comments. Reenactments. Thank you. >> Mr. I'm sorry. Missing
John-Cunning. Would you like to speak your second? Icon Dr Anderson, for amendment to the main motion. >> Thank you. I move to amend the main motion to read
follows that the school board authorized 3.1 million dollars and funding from the school board rate flexibility, Reserve to provide transportation to non boundary
comment. Students, all tiers, which includes elementary, middle and high schools. Is there a second? I second this marriage. Dr interesting. Would you like speak your
motion? Yes, I would. I want to be clear. This motion is not to address transportation for students would just transferring while we using that mechanism in order to
administer this process, this is for students who have been and schools. >> And the boundary policy allows them to remain. This is to provide transportation for
that group of 60 37. That was just on the list here. And the reason for this, its numerous, I can speak on this for probably the next 15 minutes, but I don't have 15 minutes.
So I'll try to be super brief. One. We have some mental health supports that. We need to think about. We year-over-year. We review of the student, the youth survey and we talk about how we need
5 kids to be connected. The whole energy and entre of that survey is get your 3 because we know that help support students, how our students supposed to get their 3 when
they're leaving an elementary school potentially that they have been in for 6 years. If this is a K 6 and they're supposed to spend down last year at a brand new school.
How are they supposed to get their 3 if they're in my area and they've been in that middle school for 2 years and their 8th grade year has to be spent elsewhere because their parents not able to support
them through their own private transportation. I see can a little bit too giving food to somebody who's hungry, but yet we're putting it in a tree 20
feet high and unless they're able to levitate themselves, they have a ladder. They cannot access this. We have said out equity policy is clear. It is our job to
eliminate gaps, eliminate barriers to access and opportunities. And yet what was posted last Friday, what I was working on up until today
will not do that. It will create gaps. It will create opportunity. It will diminish opportunities and access for our students. Yes, this just
be clear. Budget times are tight. They are they out what they are. But there is a way for us to make this happen. Budgets the flat, our values.
We have set this on this board. We have said this with every single board that I've every single year that I have been on this board. So this is what I would value. I will
value this over the next few things that I'm going to share with you. And we hope I find
it. The board has as you'll see on board docks has spent almost 800 that $600,000 that was allocated in 2023. to
expand their office. Another $600,000 just very recently to continue that expansion until so from what I've just learned this week, help to improve the
space here, I would prefer to do transportation instead of spending the money on that kind of opportunity. And I this comment and also she raced this regarding the K
robotics, the K 12 robotics in the budget here. If we are able to take that $300,000, we can't afford this. But we also have money that is just
sitting in the bank. Why are we keeping the school board reserves in the bank and not putting it to help the kids that are in front of right now. I am struggling to understand that. Thank you. Andrew my time. This is mayor.
And would you like to speak your second? So Dr Reid, to be clear, you are saying that you now have funding identified to
fund the phasing as per the boundary policy for high school students. Is that correct? No stated is that we
believe again, the team has been working. >> Honestly around the clock for the last week after we received the survey results of the students who would
request. Transportation to look at it. The most efficient possible Lee to route for student because they're not on a traditional route. If that
makes sense. And so I think as they look at hubs and look at, as I mentioned, ways to provide transportation. Sometimes it's getting students from a particular
school or particular bus stop to their base school. We're hopeful that we can do that within the budget. But we also believe that there is a need to backfill funds like we
didn't find money. What we're trying to do is route were creatively and it's still going to cost money. We just are hopeful. We can do it within the budget. As long as we have a certainty of the
possibility of being able to backfill those funds. Thank you for clarifying so. And the way I see it is that the board had a lot of courage to do this comprehensive found review for the first time in
decades. And we made a commitment and our boundary policy to face some of those grades to ensure shoot the smooth transition. >> The decision to adopt phasing 7 months ago did not
stipulate anything that transportation was not part of that because we would think that naturally we would transport the children. The kids have waiting today to didn't know what high school they're going to go to. This
is not how I want to do business. And I think it's unnecessarily stressful. Look, this boundary processes things that we can learn from. I don't think anything we're doing in this process of setting precedent. This is I
think the 3rd vote we've had regarding this boundary change. There's certainly a lot of room for improvement. But for the board, you know, we're all about access. This is exactly what that that is.
So I'm glad that the superintendent mentioned something about, you know, students their junior. They were joined. The Marshall said because the first thought I had when I read this is our bus drivers going to have to
essentially be bouncers to the school buses. I mean, how's it going to work when a junior at the same bus stop as a as a senior goes to the bus. Didn't measure say sorry, you can't get on. just I don't
understand it. operational. We talk so much about operational versus policy. This is like way out of our lane. No pun intended. So the vision that we said was we wanted kids in the high school grades and
those transitioning grades to have a smoother transition for this time. It is not forever. It is for this small set of students. I do think we would
be going against port policy. The intention of it. Okay. It does have something in there about that. We may adopt other phasing plans, but we've got this on Friday at 05:00PM. And I don't understand why it's so
last minute, if we had some more time because talked about some other options, but we have not thoroughly discuss this. I think we just need to
send our kids on the buses and move on. I also think that. We have Skyview next to deal with. Are we going to do this with the SkyView students too?
This is just too much and it's it's unneeded stress on our families. hope that the board colleagues can support this. I have not yet heard any. So I
have talked with some colleagues who are, no to this. I have not heard a real reason to fully support funding the transportation. We have the money, at least half
the money in the school board reserve. What is the real reason for not honoring the phasing out line of the boundary policy that this poor degree to unanimously 7 months
ago right here. What has changed that? We are not honoring what we all agreed to. And would think is the way that this is going to happen
with kids on school buses. Thank you, Mr. An icon, Mister McDaniel for an amendment to the amendment. I move to strike. The amendment hired replace it. To reduce follow
is that the school board directed superintendent to provide transportation to non boundary current. >> Students for high schools consistent with the phasing policy in the end of your funding be utilized if existing transportation budget
cannot fund all associated costs. Is there a second? Thank you, Miss Lady, Mr. McCAnn, you would you like to speak your motion briefly? I'm
little winded this evening. So keep my comments brief. I've been struggling with this decision since it came to the board. A couple of I guess, a couple of months ago now and of getting delayed. I agree
with the comments that have been made about the strife or equity in the strike to plug gaps and equity strive to address that. But I also have to consider the fiscal reality
and what we find ourselves, you know, the type to one of the slide shows that was up the screen. The total cost for full phasing for all the different. I think 7 grade
levels was over 3 million dollars. High school was 1.3, 5 million dollars in in conversations with staff. Depot model would drive that 1.3 million dollars down
further. And I think that. To the greatest extent being able to do what really made the decision for me was the greatest possible being able to do that within existing
budget constraints with option to backfill if the need arises using and of your funding. That's where I landed in my mind to strike that balance
between the need to plug equity Gap City to recognize the fiscal situation which we are. And so that's think. Thank you, Mr. Daniel, Miss lady, would you expect your
second? Yes. >> I second motion because as a board, we must balance or deep empathy for families with are non-negotiable duty as fiduciaries of public funds. We've spent months listening to our community. We know that
the bonds, former teachers and peers are precious and we don't take the impact of these boundary changes lightly. However, we're currently facing a 43 million budget gap between our needs and the projected funding from the state and our Board
supervisors in this climate. We must prioritize. I support paying for transportation for all high school students because they face the most complex transitions regarding credits and graduation and
with the stakes are higher. Our high school students have created for your economic plans. That map to their post graduate goals. Most of them found their tribe within their current school for model UN
and debate to ban music and performing arts athletics. DECA and robotics. Our high school students deserve continue with the academics and extra-curriculars at the school where they're currently
thriving. And as was stated earlier this evening, as someone who has children who graduate from 90 school. Moving from an ivy school today, peace corps, vice versa is an unfair ask. This isn't
just about dollars. It's about opportunity cost every bus driver we commit to a three-year facing plan for all grade levels is a resource taken away from our broader goal? Healthy start times. We
cannot be in good conscious. Tell our middle school families that they must continue within 07:20AM, start because we prioritize optional transportation for others. We're fortunate to live in a county where every school is a
center of excellence. Well, change is hard. Our commitment to the long-term health of an academic success. >> Of all of our. >> Close to 175,000 students
must come first, I support this motion is remaking a choice. This both compassionate and fiscally responsible. Thank you. Mr. Moon.
>> Thank you. Madam Chair he but I'm just what lead us to talk about. little bit. said one time that I'm gonna address both. Amendment. And
as Amendment Amendment. I'm not going put the Amendment Amendment but it not if Amendment amendment passes. I'm not gonna have a chance to
vote Comes down to we have been amended. I missed on the stomach. Then Second Amendment. Very much prefer he
got doctor. Anderson's amendment over to any of these. So I am gonna pull no to Mister Mckenney years and then if becomes the main motion. I'm gonna I'm gonna
Bono the to the to the to the most recent becomes the college we are really justice to students. We have forcing
death. forcing them By pounding changes board, making that decision, not the not the committee members makes those boundaries under the change of the seasons and then we
provided. And I phase in pond a C right to stay at school years. If you look at won all their policy, we currently
half. hate in my opinion, we are legally opportunity to provide transportation for students who leave. Father certain distance and then this
Amendment amendment. It's basically denying them the right and I cannot with that. have been a on with some voting on the next budget which only support it. And I
Senator Nash meeting I'd be happy to support that. Even with even with the putting close 18 million the highest
to pay 1400 employees and a score system. So if buy can be in fortune and rat for with those highest paid employees. We are setting aside. Why can
12,000 calories? But our support that because we need to pay them feel heat, but we need to treat our students, even one and just Amendment
Amendment is failing to do that next year. expect to 5,000 S students. Allman on. I
out of 5,000 about 20,000. Students. We've never used to transport patients with B shavings. From not having to
provide the transportation for those 20,000 students. Now, just much a smaller group of students. Who do job right to
be educated. schools exercising? Don't want to stay But we are denying that. And what what amendment to amendment ease. We are
providing transportation to order kits or does she does not I cannot going on with that. Mr. McCAbe. Thank you.
So going to begin with a question for our budget staffs about. >> Months and 5 days ago, January, 21st 8 submitted a budget question. Priority one
top priority asking for the cost of our boundary Do we have any status update on that? But question.
>> The budget questions still in process. couple items. But question still in process. >> Okay. I will tell you my
more decade. Plus on this board. I've asked budget questions. Few fewer than a handful of budget questions. I very much value staff time. I
don't want to waste at budget questions. But when I put in a budget question, party won. I expected to be answered and it's been more than a month. We voted on the boundary study more than a month ago. And now
we're being asked to vote on a budget tonight we're being asked vote on the transportation implementation plan tonight. It's untenable
that we don't have an answer to that question. I don't see how I can vote for a budget tonight. I don't see how you can vote on this plan tonight without knowing how much we spend on our boundary study.
So. Let me just begin with that. I want to echo. My colleagues have shared. I'm not gonna repeat their words, but I think Moon's words are
very why is that? We cannot prioritize our older students to the detriment of our younger students who? Need our transportation and the safety that that provides more than
our older students. So I would not be supporting the amendment to the amendment will be supporting the original Amendment. Separately. I've heard argue
that dais tonight that. After this board has postponed start times for. Middle school students later start time later start times for middle
school students for more than a decade that we now have a choice between funding middle school start times. This transportation plan. That is
also untenable. Thank Mr. Dunn. >> Thank I'll start this. This
should have been included in the presentation on January 22nd when the school board a vote on school boundaries. This is and extra cuddly and are trying to school boundaries. I don't understand
how this could be separated out. It just reaffirms my decision to vote no on January 22nd because as I described, I was not going to vote on an incomplete package and this is
certainly part of that package. And there may be other elements as well. I'd like to ask the superintendent the numbers that have been provided here. Are
significant. But what I'd like to understand is whether this is the total cost for the annual cost because for example, the original
Amendment. Proposes. You know, the 3.1 million scenario. Okay. So let's say I have a second grader at one of my elementary schools who was
attending four-time elementary resides and then attendance island that the tenant island has been eliminated. And so my understanding from the presentation that you've provided is my second grader
could stand for time through this. And for 3.1 million dollars that would cover all of their school bus transportation through the end of elementary school. Is that
correct? Or are these numbers an annual cost that you put forward? No, sir, I. >> And I want to go back. I think it's only the 5th and 6th graders so we wouldn't be
addressing second graders if my recollection is correct. So that the 3.1 million the one
year. Cost estimate for all grade levels for the coming year. That's it's not the multiple year estimate. There would be an additional set of
dollars in recall that we have 6 hot areas that we're still going to be working through next December that will be bringing to the board in January. That will create
obviously some more numbers for the following year. In addition to the residual for this year. So there is that should be less of a cost in
year 2. Well, probably the same cost, honestly, depending on which seniors will graduate, right? So there might be a slightly less cost. It. It'll be probably similar
in your 2 little bit less. >> I also want to address the amendment to the amendment, the amendment to the amendment I feel is not sufficiently
tailored from a legal perspective because the way I read it. >> Providing transportation to non boundary current students for high schools. To me the
way if I wanted to attend a different high school and we have board policy that says you get school transportation or not. This has nothing.
loophole that there could be high school students beyond these schools affected by boundary decisions that could request and will potentially legally obtain through lawsuit
school bus transportation, some very concerned with the very loose nature of of the verbiage, potentially opens the door to much larger number of students getting
transportation and the cost potentially being astronomically higher. then that which is set forward and and and the and the
presentation that you provided. really prefer if if that is going to be adopted by school board, that there be very significant changes made to language to tighten it up
so that it is specific to the school boundary scenarios that have been approved by the school board on January. 22nd.
Thank you. Dr. Anderson. >> Thank you. Obviously, I will not be supporting the amendment to the amendment, but I did appreciate the
conversations that I had with Mister McDaniel this week. So right now from what I understand, Dr Reid, you're going to find some way to handle all of these high
school students. Yes, ma'am. That's correct. So that's going to be done. Is there space for you to apply that same approach to the middle school students to the
elementary school students? I think we could try. I can't commit to that this evening because we've been >> pretty much full-time and
the team has put a lot of time and effort into sort of an unusual rounding model. If that makes sense. And high school students. Are able to perhaps walk a little further
than our elementary students are. In that sense of we're gonna be able to achieve. I think more efficiencies. But the team's going to continue to work on I think we share
that commitment. We're just struggling with the budget meeting of the competing budget commitments right now. So if we were to take 3.0, 1 million is for everybody. If
we were to remove the 1.0. 35, that was just for high school. Now we're talking about 1.7, 5 million dollars. >> 0.7, 5 million dollars in a
4 billion dollar budget. Here's what I'm willing to sacrifice. said earlier, I think a little bit too quickly, but I'm going to be a little bit clearer. This
board. Well, not this board. A previous board. Allocated $600,000 and the school Board Reserve funds, which has not yet been used to build out the
school board office of Gate House. $600,000. This board has allocated 412 $1000 to
finish that job. That is 1.1 million dollars right there. The robotics and your budget that you want to talk about
$300,000. It's great. But I as one person just speaking for me, I think that is a nice to have and not a need to have. >> That right? There is 1.4
million dollars I could go on in terms of all of my penny-pinching. This is not a problem that we cannot resolve
and it will be reduced across the next 3 years. >> We're supposed to see efficiencies and savings from the boundary.
>> And we're supposed to see savings from the middle school. AP centers. Once that's put together in whatever capacity we're going
to stop busing. All those kids eventually, because right now we're busing kids for a p** all over the division. savings we could actually lives to help offset this. I believe if
there's a will to do this, they will be a way because right now we're talking about 1.7, 5 million dollars. It is
cool for us to potentially look at a suspect, especially a student, was receiving special services who has an IEP who's connected with their
school with their community, who's now 6 greater. And we're saying you have to go elsewhere. I don't believe this is how we want to do
business. Even and the Dyer, a budget times. Prioritizing students. Ahead of what we need as board members must be
what we do. Thank you, Dr. Anderson Anderson, I would like to clarify, just want make sure we're >> unclear on a couple topics.
Number one, students with IPs, transportation is part of the IEP team decision in those. >> Transportation routes continue. Secondly, the high
school, 1.3 5 are still going to be spending a significant amount of that money in some way. We're hoping to make it less. But that's why I think
that we're looking for money to be backfilled other words. I don't think that from 1.3 5 completely going away. I think it's going to cost not an
insignificant amount of that which is why I think the discussion is is there a, you know, end of year to backfill that or not. And thirdly, in
the second year, well, this part of the boundary, it'll be slightly less recall that we have those 6 hot spots that are coming to you in January. That will actually add more
probably then what we might save with the seniors rolling off. So I just I want to make sure. And those numbers all still may be doable. In all the same arguments apply. Just want make sure that that we're
clear on that. Thank you, Doctor. Eat Mary.
We're talking a school buses for kids. This is like the least controversial. Most basic thing. >> The iconic yellow school bus like what public education
is known for. A majority of this board seeking to deny school buses to kids for an unstated reason other than general tight budget times. So
some on this board are making the value judgments with this motion. About which children are more worthy than others who deserve a school bus. It's
the exact opposite of equity as the board had previously specifically defined it in our boundary policy. I'm confused as to why we have policies. If we're not going to follow
them. I'm confused why the superintendent is proposing a solution that does not fulfill the policy. Voting to strip transportation to those
eligible is damaging the credibility of this board. And this school division. Can you see the headlines are ready? School board in I school buses
to students. The directive in this policy is to provide the option for students. And that implies that school buses are needed silly us for not putting that in the policy.
The seconder of this motion has repeatedly asked the superintendent to provide a list of what be needed to be reduced or cut in order to maintain commitments like collective bargaining. Where
are the list of options? The superintendent has given the board a directive. It's this or nothing. What else can be reduced to get that 3 million
dollars? I still don't have an answer to the question was what is the reason for not fully honoring the boundary policy and I want the public to know this got posted on
Friday at 5 p m publicly. Then it was the weekend. I started my prep for this meeting on Monday around 3 o'clock. I looked at Boarddocs. There it is. No information in a Friday
letter. No text or email. Hey, guys, this really important thing we've been waiting on its here. This is not the way we're supposed to do business
and I want people to know that. Miss McComb. I know firsthand how difficult it is to transition from schools. I
left a private school that I gone to my full entire life to start at Warren Station Elementary School in 5th grade. I knew absolutely nothing about TPS, but for the middle school or high school that I eventually be attending. But being able to
see the pyramids since I've started since that has helped me immensely will be a much different person. If I was redirected South County from hayfield early Vatican to the South County, the opportunities that are unique
to my school be close to me as as well. The community I grew around. I do not think I'd be here on the skies of wasn't for the sport, my school community. And that's not just a shout-out. South County. That's why I believe so strongly in the fact that we
should allocate whatever funds needed transportation for students. Our first priority should be to all of our students. We should be eager to slightly inconvenience a budget for the sake of our students. We should follow the policy that we have set plain and simple. We are fracturing
trust with students when we do not have to. He's one of the conversations were really wish I had a voting power to vote because I would vote against this amendment to amendment. But I just want to and directly with a question Dr Reid, which I think most of
the board has kind of and directly asked during the discussion if there's money in reserves and money that is clearly available for a body expects improvement projects and pay raises. What is the reason that those funds were
not originally directed towards our boundary commitments that we have coming since the beginning of the fiscal year. Thank you, Mr. Conan. You know, I'm
sorry. I think it was a question. I think we had never committed to the transportation costs as part of the phasing plan. >> And that was stated at
every community meeting. It is still something that you can. Budget for right now. We're 43 million dollars apart on the things we've already
worked to try to reduce class size. For example, to try to support art. He's being full time to try to support special Ed Department shares of the elementary school level and
other initiative. So I think that those we're still gonna have to look for a way middle school for after-school activities were going to have to look at a way to cut those
things even to get. To address class size right now because we're like I said, we're 43 million dollars apart. So trying to find a way to
balance. Very limited resources at this point. I think that's where staff is at the place thinking really, as
we know all of our schools here in Fairfax County, Public Schools are outstanding. They're incredible schools throughout this foundry process. Nobody was saying, please, let take me out of my
school to move. May people are really excited about the schools where school's people are moving from or 2. I do think in the staff as we reviewed this high school is different in the sense that a
permanent record that's created the AP and IB discussion is legitimate. It's a legitimate program decision. So we're working very hard to try to figure out how to do
that with a very limited budget and, you know, I think often many things can be true at the same time, right? All of the ideas are outstanding ideas. We just are not gonna
be able to fund them all. And at some point we have to make judgment. And that's what the board is going to have to determine this evening. >> However, as a follow-up question with my time. So what
I'm getting from what you're saying is that you are willing to reallocate the funds for some of the projects ascribing this Marin and Dr. Anderson, 9 Odot. This man was also asking for a list of those things that we can keep the
activities. >> They're on the budget slide there. All the things we're hoping to fund this year so we could not fund any one of
those things to do that. Thank you, Mr. Counted. Mr. Dunn. Thank
>> I wanted to ask the original on transportation discussed, you know, a certain number of electric school buses. That would be purchased versus a certain number of and
traditional diesel school buses that would be purchased. But that level of detail I don't see. Can you clarify, you know, does are these numbers involving the purchase of additional buses of any
kind? >> So thank you, Mr. Done if you go to slide 7. Madam Clerk, please. What we did,
Mr. Down as we broke down the in diesel or electric. And we did go back to our school division policies. In fact, we did another legal review this
afternoon just to confirm that were still able to purchase diesel has diesel buses. And while the preferences still to
go electric, there is still an allowance to purchase diesel buses. So the breakdown is on by diesel or electric. And that's and if you go to the
high school high school only on slide 8 again, similarly its diesel and electric. What we did do to try to save more
money. If you go to slide 6, Madam Clerk. If you go to slide 6, the term absorbing buses, we took the reason we could get down to a lower cost
is we purchase student purchased buses and were on amortization. Schedule every year because we run 1600 of them. So what we've chosen to
do is not surplus 10 buses. So these will not be these are going to be older. Buses were just trying to not. Add 10 more buses were going to use 10 buses that we otherwise
would have surplus to save money. So that's why you don't see those costs for the high school. The 804,000, 620
there. >> If I may ask, does the cost for electric buses and 5, 7, 8, and include the cost of
installing a new charging facility because right now they're only 2 and historic conversations at the dais in conversations Fcps leadership.
They've expressed that. The Maine limiting factor is is that fact that there's only 2 charging stations, one in Lorton and I don't remember the other one yes, sir. That's
a great question. And I think honestly, we've answered that both So let me make sure we get a. >> correct answer this evening. I think one of the biggest limiting factor says simply the cost of the
electric buses, but Unit, can you comment on rather these? Estimates include charging stations. >> Yes, ma'am, I can date. This does not include the
roughly $50,000 for charging stations. Each charging station would cover 2 buses and the locations are Lorton Stone crossed that so Mister down. If you weren't able to hear that the $50,000 for a
charging station charges, 2 buses. And they're not included in the figures. >> I imagine that the 50,000
is just to install the charger self, but there is a a substantial amount of electrical work. I think perhaps even the substation sometimes depending on that size of the charging facility that might be fired, which,
you know, that might be additional costs on top is that it can Mr. Milk address that. >> Yes, sir, I can. The all that is included in that
50,000. >> And how many charging stations would be required if we were to go with the electric bus options just for transparency.
>> Well, if we were on slide 8 since that would be 10 buses, we would need 5 charging stations because recharging station serves 2 and Page 7
for all tears. It's 48. So we did. 24. So that's quite a bit
additional money. Dr, Anderson, for Quebec. Thank you. I did have a conversation
with a colleague regarding the potential. >> That part of the school board Reserve finds would be potentially needed to help with some of the programming
such as the middle school after school. But we have enough to do both. And I guess I'd like to hear a little bit in terms of what and probably
more for the public in terms of why would we not? Use those reserves funds to take care of an issue that is before us right now. We're just holding that off. And that's not
really a question for you. Dre. We just holding that in the bank. And we know the students who have to transfer.
And now last years as an 8th grader, a 6th grader, their academics will suffer. >> And then do end up needing all of the things that we're providing for. Students who
have deteriorating academic achievement. That's what these reserve funds here to do to help us bridge the gaps. When we are faced with difficult
budget times and we're not wanting to do that. I'd just like to hear a little bit more
there. >> Seeing no others were going to go ahead and call for a vote on the motion or on the amended motion. That is on the
amendment. The amendment that is on the screen. All those in
favor. It's green. It's the amended amended. Mr. Fresh,
Mr. McDaniel Miss Saint John-Cunning, Miss Lady Mystics. It and myself, all those opposed. Miss Mayor and Mr. McElveen Mr. Moon Dr,
Anderson, Mr. Dunn. Will the clerk please read the vote? That is 6 by the motion
carries. So it is an amended amendment.
>> This mayor and I ask you to stop, please.
>> I will now call for a vote on the amendment. The amendment which approved will replace the main motion in its entirety. And it is on the
screen. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel Aaron. Miss Saint John-Cunning. This
Lady Mystic's it and myself, all those opposed. Mr. McElveen, Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson and Mr. Dunn. Will
the clerk please read the vote? To clarify miss Mariners? Yes, correct. I
believe so. Okay. >> So the man vote is 7 for the motion carries. So now our main motion has been amended. Thank you. >> I will now call for a vote on the main motion, which is
on the screen. All those in favor. Mister Fresh, Mr. McDaniel Miss mayor and Miss Saint John-Cunning, Miss Lady Miss Dixit and myself. All
those opposed Mr. McElveen, Mr. Moon Dr, Anderson, Mr. Dunn.
>> Madam Chair, I asked for 10 minute recess. Please. Absolutely. I was just going to say that. Thank you. Point of order. Explain what just.
To devote Kerry. >> Yes, I'm sorry, right to vote is 7 for the motion carries. Thank you. Yes, and
we are going to take a 10
minute recess.
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Bringing the board back. Agenda item. 6.0 for Fy 2027 advertise budget. I call on Mystic. Sit for a motion.
>> I move that the school board adopt the fy. 22 87 advertised budget as due to item. >> Is there a second thank you, Mr. McDaniel, mystics that. Would you like to speak
your motion? Yes. >> I want to sincerely thank school staff and budget team for this tremendous work done on this budget it building a responsible budget designed
constrained fiscal environment requires careful analysis. Difficult prioritization and a deep commitment to our students and employees. I strongly support the compensation increse included
in the plan. As well as the key initiatives that advance student achievements, safety and essential services. These investment deflect a shared understanding that our people
are our greatest assets. I also want to thank fellow board member members what this study leadership throughout this process and express appreciation for a continued partnership. Board of
Supervisors and other elected official as you book together to advocate for the resources, our student and community deserve. Mr. McDaniel doing
speech or second. >> I would there's around the holidays. There's a you know, there's a song that talks about Christmas being the most wonderful time of the year. My
opinion, it's actually budget season. That's the most wonderful time of the year. So. I'm a glutton for punishment. No. Happy to
second. The motion. Thank you. Dr. Anderson. Thank you. >> I know this is just the
very beginning of our budget and it's just a starting point. I do have to express my disappointment with the fact that we could not see. A
possibility for us to repurpose the $300,000 for K 12 robotics. >> And to transportation for our kids against Provide IX is great. But I think at this point given out budget climate
in our needs, it is a nice to have not a need to have and I'm going to support this budget tonight because it's just south starting point. And
we still have lots of opportunities and what members to make amendments moving forward. We typically don't do it at this stage. At least we haven't as I've been on the board. But I know that the practice had been different
previously. And so some of those things will be what I am looking depending on where we land. After all of the budget
dollars are in a rather funding dollars are Thank you. >> Thank you, Doctor, Anderson, Mr. Fresh.
>> Thank you. This is always an interesting time of year and it's changed over time since I've been on the board. I'm looking forward to my budget town hall meeting with
Supervisor Palchik and think about 2 weeks from now. And I'm supportive of the proposed budget. Because of the center's the need to fulfill
our collective bargaining agreements. In their first second year for most employees and their first year for our principles and managers and
looking at the gap that we have between. What's currently available for funding and what we're proposing. Our budget. The most important thing with
this budget is ensuring that. Well, this budget process, not necessarily the stocking his doctor, Anderson indicated this is just the beginning, but when we reach the end of this process, we will have to
reconcile what's available. Versus what time. What is needed for. Following through on our commitment to our collective bargaining partners
and that continues to be my number one priority. ensuring that the folks who staff our classrooms and keep our schools operating. Paid
competitively. And that their collective bargaining rights are respected. So I'm looking forward to the conversation with our funding partners and a continued advocacy in for
additional resources for schools and for our students. And I'm hopeful that. Hopefully we'll have some surprises out of Richmond given the change in
environment. There. But it's going to take more than our board or the Board of Supervisors to make that happen. I hope anybody who's watching this later on YouTube and the to people who are
joining us this evening for this conversation in the auditorium. We'll carry that message to delegates and senators about how critical it is to ensure that our schools are adequately funded at the
state level. And as we always talk about when we have these budget conversations that includes adopting the jailer recommendations, which would bring our schools more than half a billion dollars in
additional funding. Every single year. We would not be having to have this conversation every every year. And I look forward to that continued partnership that has
effectuate ID some progress on the jail, our goals. But we certainly have a long way to go. Thank you, Mr. Fresh. >> Seeing No others. I'm gonna
go ahead and call for Mr. Men. >> So even going to be quick and this appointment, disappointing as I said, are you here? And was it with the
doctor and and that to see the gist beginning of long budget deliberation on terror. And me and I'm hoping that. County Board of Supervisors
transpire. He fully fund a spot and this again, let the county executive has proposed these proposed by I am. What
hope for the to the receiving a blood support from general, somebody and in terms of the funding, I would said ice to most to point out the fact that we need to continue
making investment. You know what teachers provide them with a bit of support and hire somebody. Some showed up to me. You want believe in that? I think that's I think they
should got to put that in top priority. I think that's what I miss You know, we're missing the point. Just putting that out of responsibility. I think this is something that I sure
that the master meeting with the county Board of Supervisors. You know, 2025 2025 National Council on
Teacher Money to ports point out that. In Fairfax County. 42% of beginning. Teachers send it kuz into paying for
one-bedroom apartment. 42%. We need remember. Thank you, Mr. And Missing John counting.
First of all, I want to the staff. Really did amazing job putting this budget together.
>> As a very basic needs needs base And I know a lot of the things that we have to trim next year were not included in this budget. That remain did impact us. But we were mindful
of the fact that. The economic situation across the state is a little bit different. And we were also advise that next year's might be tougher. So making those tough decisions
is the hardest thing we do sitting on this board. But as I have always said, investment in our staff. Is the most important thing. Not just our
teachers, but our custodians or food service workers are bus drivers. Our family, these ons everybody that's in that school building is critical,
too. The environment they create. >> In the school building as well as >> how they make their students healing, how they make the families feel. And I
also want to mention that a lot of times, unfortunately, our central office staff gets doing for Saint will central office can be caught. I've
worked Inc schools and I can let you know that a lot of our central office people actually come out to schools to support us, recreate the programming
in curriculum to support us, provide the security that our schools, Eid. So it may sound like because you are. Is
signed to central office that you're actually not performing work in schools and nothing can be further than the truth. And a lot of our staff and our teachers. Really rely on a lot
of our central office staff and I really want to mention that because I think sometimes people. Don't see that importance and they are critical members in our school
system. And I think that it's the people in our county that really make the difference with our kids. So I support this budget because it really is putting the importance on
the people. That we're supporting our students and we have good people supporting our students. Car seats are going to be OK. So I'm very happy to support this budget as its beginning. And
hopefully this state will come do and we can have a little bit more flexibility. >> Thank you. See no other sent. We're going to go ahead and take a vote for the motion that's on the screen. All
those in favor. Mr. Fresh Mister McDaniel, Miss Mayor and Miss Saint John-Cunning. This lady. Mystic's it Mr. Dr
Anderson. >> Can you please see? >> I can't see Mr. Dunn is left. And myself. All those
opposed. All those abstaining. Mr. McElveen with Mr. Dunn away from the table. Will the clerk please read the vote? It's 901. The motion carries.
Thank you. Agenda item. 6.0 5 plan. 3 report for goal. 3 report academic growth, an
excellent icon, Dr Reid for a presentation.
>> All right, Matt, I'm Sharon members of the board. We're going to go ahead and talk goal 3 this evening. let's go
ahead and go to the next slide. Please. And at this point, going to talk about excellence in language arts.
First let's go ahead and go on to the next slide. These are going to look at the So I'll pass rates for grades 3 through 8 and our high school
and of course, exams. And at this point, we're continuing to make progress in all areas. But we are and we actually
have hit targets towards our 2030 goals. Obviously in 3 areas. But this is a slide that we're feeling confident that we're continuing to move
forward and that we believe by 2030, we are going to hit the targets that we're setting the heat. So that's our reading.
And I also want to just remind the board in the community that we have spent a significant time in a work session already reviewing a lot of these data I appreciate
the time. And if the public watching tonight wants to see a more in-depth conversation, we did have that conversation. I want to say a week ago, I
guess maybe it was 2 weeks The 13. Thank you. So it's been a couple of weeks ago, but that work session very illuminating because the board has an opportunity really to dive
deeply into the data. So it's going go to the next slide will look at the reading that pass rates and these again are grades 3 through 8 in high school. And you look across
bottom here, we've hit all the targets. I want to share that. You know, last year, 84% of our reading fap test takers achieved a passing score which
is a very strong data point. But I'm going to share later why this is actually a troubling data point in some ways to because the state we had to move a number of
students who had previously been on this map assessment track into so we'll track rather abruptly. And that's created excuse me. Some
challenges, I think for our students as they make that adjustment without really as much of an on-ramp, I think as we had hoped that they would be able to have. And that's with a new framework. The New
Accountability Framework. So let's take a look at the AP IB English exam pass rate. And again. The vast majority here
have met targets or making progress. And we have a baseline in some areas. For this state of point. Let's
take a look at the strategic priority. The pass rate on the grade 3 so well, which next slide. And we have 71% of our
students pass the grade 3 so well, this pass rate increased. 2 percentage points from the baseline. And in
every K students, groups are making progress. look at the 5
strategies we have focused for reading by 3rd grade. And these if you will shared on this slide, I think folks can read those. The data is
actually very promising with a number of the strategies which we implemented this year. In a number of our schools. At least 29 of our elementary
sweet move to a walk to read model in 3rd grade. We've also the court reading instruction. It's called the CRI was piloted last year with first
graders. It's a fun mix enhancement to work or literacy program and it's shown tremendous were. We're very excited. I from the board asks, what are your
strategies? What are the things you are doing to work to improve the scores? And while we're seeing improvement in all student categories, these are the strategies we
believe that consistently applied. We'll continue to take our numbers up. So let's take a look at mathematics now. Look at some highlights.
And im thinking about the manifesto. Well, pass rates. We have grades 3 through 8 in high school and of course, these pass rates continue to increase steadily since the
baseline. And we have again, overall met our targets. An addition, 5 student groups had double-digit gains from the baseline. This is actually. An
incredible progress slide, particularly given last year there was a change in both the mask standards and the type of math assessment given. So even with those changes, we continue to make progress. I
look at the math of app. Pass rates on the next slide. These the pass rates over time continue to make progress overall and student groups
during the work session, we talked about the state changes to this eligibility, which means fewer of our students are able to access assessment. And as I mentioned earlier,
they're now expected to take so else. When we look at AP and IB mathematics pass rates last year, students to cover
12,000 AP or IB Math exams and 79% resulted in the passing score. That is a 9 percentage point gain from the baseline. That's incredible, folks.
That's outstanding. Not only did pass rates increase. We also increased the number of exams given by close to 4,000. So we have more students taking exams and the advanced
course work. And where students passing. think that's a data point to be proud of. On the students passing Mathis. Well, with above grade level level content. Which is
the next slide. Thank you. Nearly half of our students in grades 5 through 9 took past so well covering above grade level content which surpassed the state average and other
divisions in northern Virginia. This includes our 8th graders who are taking out to everyone for hire. And you can see that 49% is higher
than all neighboring divisions and well above the state average. Again, I think the data point to be really proud of and honestly, if you don't mind going back to the thank
you, Janet. This demonstrates the incredible dedication of our educators. We have staff who have stepped up and taken on coursework that they hadn't maybe previously taught. They
are working to get credentialed in an area that they hadn't maybe previously had this level of credential and that commitment and dedication incredible. It's what makes Fairfax, Fairfax.
So I just want to make sure that I think are educators. I know several of you this evening talked about that commitment, particularly in the budget, too, providing
salaries that are commensurate with this level of dedication and effort that our students are working harder. Families are supporting students in this work. But again, just a
great data point for the school division. As we look at the strategic priorities, which is making sure that 8th graders have a verified credit announce real one last year.
We saw an overall increase by 10 percentage points from the baseline. Again, significant. We're continuing to see substantial growth this year and currently have just under
75% of our 8th graders enrolled announced for one or higher big shout out to Amy Hunter who leads our math initiative work in our instructional services
division. Her team are principles. And again, our educators, Dr Ponce is Just really a strong partnership there. Let's go ahead and look
at the next slide. And just to say provided to the literacy. These are this is the work that we're doing to increase elsewhere. One completion. And
again, this is focusing on 3 particular strategies. We continue to support our students. It was exciting to think about are bridging program over the summer. I
know I was talking to principal interim principal. Nothing me. It was Springfield, High School. are going to have 14 classrooms of algebra, the power of the
summer and just a lot of excitement for our students having an opportunity to really challenge themselves. And so I really want to give them big shout out. Key
takeaways, son. Are shown on the screen language arts. We've seen progress from the baseline and our overall so well scores and we have seen
strong AP and IB English exam pass and our strategic priority of reading by 3rd grade. And are mathematics. We've seen large gains from the baseline and our overall
Mathis. Well, performance, even as many parts of the commonwealth or not. AP and IB pass rates and our strategic priority of students completing elsewhere. When 8th
grade continue to move forward. So this year we're seeing progress. And yet we acknowledge their opportunities for growth as there always will be. We remain committed to this economic growth and excellence
for each and every one of our students and Madam Chair, this does conclude my report on the highlights of goal. 3 to sum up our work session discussion. Thank you, Doctor.
my column Mr. Men from Ocean. >> Thank you for year. I move that the school would accept school for the strategic plan report for us school you. 25
2025. 26. Thank you's their second second. Thank you, Dr. Anderson. Mr. Mean, would you like to speak your motion just as not to be see that we had a
work session on this one minimize and want continue 18. And we set aside in a blog in 2 and half hours to have discussion. And we had a really robust discussion on
this. And the members do questions and I'm not valuable. Information was provided by staff members include the U of a stock of, you know, you appreciate that.
So I am not going reiterate what has been already stated this evening or at the work session. The for the public
and then enter the mine due to my comics. He approving a to the point does necessarily mean that we are just happy everything. That the school system has been doing. This is
not the case. We made the progress, you know, not to be audience and and happy to see that in many these, we met the targets. We should have a one to We got sent, you step 2.
The purpose bringing report to the board east, provide data. When prior board the D a adopt
a strategic plan they sent 6 measures to 4 additional putting continue to put on and do as much or inspired. So that's where the public information need those gory.
measures. The first cloaked in performance in coursework, including GP IEP goers. And then would So commissioner quilting performances, state
National International Assessments, George one successful completion of age rule, by 8th grade 4th. And we don't progression to word
would completion of coursework like AP IB and CTE. 5th and you are moved in. Surf identified a portrait skiers. The on the least shouldn't
reading on grade level by the end of a to great this year is that the poor focuses on focuses on excellence in and the young And isn't that the
medics, however? The post of contains who are the necessary data for the board in public to have on O'Ward. The contained N double to point to
Appendices. And I appreciate that. And as I said, that, you know, we still work to do look, even though we have made lot of progress has been due to the portal support wise, a
sweet, what kind strategies and we implementing to achieve our targets. And with that information on who board job is to me. Resource indications
in the policy decisions. And good luck to you know, to actions to the superintendent. And I think was we're presented when prepared. And I appreciate word. Happy
support. Thank you. The team has worked hard. Dr. Anderson. We do expect your second. Yes, thank you. I do want to agree that was a lot of hard work that went into this and that's
appreciated. >> And, you know, a report that speaks to the academic excellence about students is one that I want to dig into. And I did have the opportunity to do so at the work session.
We had plenty of time to do that. So I won't belabor point with questions here because those were answered. But I do want to share and raise the concerns that I do have just
to kind of summarize a little bit for people who are watching now, who may not have been watching during the work session back in January. There are a lot of good successes
here I'm glad that you were able to highlight that. But I think I continue to be fairly dismayed with the achievement gaps that persist. And it's a
lot of places widening and I'm just concerned about how we are better targeting some of those successes. So they're not just happening across
certain groups and especially in that meeting. One of the things that I shared and spoke with Dr Presidio thereafter. I'm also kind of very concerned with not your town
per se, but with the general tenor of when certain groups don't achieve its the problem with that group. cannot be we cannot make those marginalized
groups be responsible for their own failures when they're systemic crash reasons why those failures are occurring. So I will not be in support because I'd like to see a little bit greater
effort and to those achievement gaps and a little bit more urgency with supporting those who will cannot be responsible for their own failures. As
discussed before. And lastly, just in the key takeaways that you shared a little bit again, highlighting the successes, why you said you acknowledge that there's more work to do. I'd like to see a couple of
those things that we want to really be working on. The part of that slide presentation. doctor Anderson. Mystic's it.
Dre. Thank you for the presentation and it is amazing. The port lot of data and >> I'm actually very impressed with the overall progress. I
think this light shows number tech team. The shows are great 5 to 9 have taken grade level above grade level in math and 20 foot. 25 that's almost like
doubled the state. And that better than a lot of other counties around our Socials Fcps is doing something right as we are the educating our students and they're getting
interested in math because that shows that's why they want to. I learned the higher level I understand that you
men gap it's it's a it's a fact. It's kind of the state of affairs. But I think lot of thing is just when the kid comes to school at 55 5
year-old some schools. Some kids are already beating from home. They're already learning basic math. The number counting and some school. Some kids don't have access to that. So on this and on to do
indoors indoors like UK shunned for each student. That gap is very difficult to, you know, bridge because you have to be the mother and the father of the child on so was
basically supplementing what they're doing at home because this judge is not getting that from home. I'm hoping in the
as AI is becoming are 2 of the supporting our teachers. Hopefully an if they do and what it instruction at federal level? hoping next 4 or 5 years that type of thing
teaching we can provide to our students and those numbers rise. But I that happy to see progress most of the section.
Thank you. This lady. Thank Thank you for the report. I >> really could. Just summarize my remarks well.
This is great stuff. 79 percent pass now I think Houston AP and IB tests across the board is just incredible. And kudos to the teaching
faculty. When they started benchmark hard. They put in so many extra hours. Similarly with people preparing for
math. But we do know numeracy literacy. Essential. And all grade levels. But we certainly want our students reading by 3rd grade to the Vatican Henry to learn. I just want to
mention again to the public that, you know, I've said this before. One of my campaign things I ran on was Pre-K for all. as my colleague
mentioned, it's unfortunate that it's kind of like I'm running the mile, but I'm a laugh ahead or in some cases on 2 laps ahead and our
faculty are doing great work. I also want to commend your team and every there in each region, at least I know and working with region one and 2,
5, that the extent to which to my colleagues point to drill down on certain demographic groups that are not moving like we want to the that I
believe that they're doing that in great detail by name, by need, by name, by strength to try and make sure we target bring all kids up to where we
want to be. But I think and I believe I did read recently. I think that Prince William is moving to universal Pre-K next year. And you know, at this point, you know, we're almost
3 times better than them and math. But I suspect that they're going to start closing the achievement caps with that investment. So if anyone's listening it in Richmond and
we need money. We need Pre-K for all as a state. It should just be by jurisdiction. It should be something our state does because. not equitable in
terms of access. And we're learning as but great work. And again, I appreciate the drilling down on-air is to make sure we're doing the work in helping the kids. Thanks.
>> Yes, ma'am. will. Sherrod National data point that. Across this nation we confront provide Universal Pre K for all children with one percent
of our military budget. >> Mr. Fish. Thank you. I just want to make another plug for Supreme K, you know, the places where they've
successfully tackle that. It has typically been a state led initiative. That brings it to every corner of the state because so many places just can't afford even wealthy places, rp places that are
considered to be wealthy. I also think a little bit more context on some of the bones. Here is important. You know, the the AP pass rate numbers are extremely impressive. And
not just because we're leading the commonwealth, but because our sample sizes so much larger than the average locality in Virginia. Can you talk a little bit about? The efforts that we make to grow
the number of students who are taking these exams. And how that is not having what one would expect on its surface, a depreciating impact on our
ability to have students pass the exams. >> Yes, and I think Mr. First Year raising a point that so important. I recently noted we
have some folks that have been critical of around the SAT numbers, for example, for the school division and across the commonwealth. There are roughly 50%, of students in
the commonwealth and paraphrasing that are taking the SAT. We have over 70 almost 82%. I think last year don't have the exact but
definitely in the high 70's of our students who are taken. So we have at least 25% more students taking the SAT and
scores are still higher than the state average. So imagine if only our top 50% of our students were taking our average score potentially look different. And what I think
about equity access and opportunities and went children have a chance to sit for those exams to have rigorous course work in all of our schools in every neighborhood across the
county, we're going to see data like this. And to your point, our students took over 12,000 AP or IB exams last year. And 79% of those were
passing school bars. That's that's 12,000, right? So I want to really congratulate Doctor Ponce de Presidio Dr King for their work and making
sure that and Miss Nano in terms of the Abel work that we've done working with our high school principals and now middle school principals to support pathways coursed
rigorous course taking pathways because we know that it's the quality of that schedule that a student has. That's going to be the determinant of post-secondary
success. >> Additionally, even with our our focused effort to have elementary school students piloting advanced math and our
8th graders in algebra even growing those numbers. We're not seeing a decline in the pass rates on the else. Can you speak to that? That's correct. As we're
>> Almost 20% more students in algebra. One or pass rates remained above 90%. And again, that goes to the strength of are educators and the work and
dedication and obviously the talent of our young people and the support from their faes. So we're very proud of our performance across the board. But I do think it sets
up. A tale of 2 students, right? Like we have persistent gaps that existed before COVID. >> some places we see. Very
good signs of growth in other places. It's either stagnant or the same. And we're putting a lot of effort at the school level into addressing the secondly, imagine where we'd be if that effort was not
there. Curious if, you know, in addition to Pre-K, which is not something that, you know, we're certainly growing our Pre-K program. He even with limited resources. But that's
not something that we have direct control over our ability to really upped that number. What more couldbe doing in a focused manner to support schools, particularly
where these problems are most acute? And this is not a problem unique to Fairfax. This is a problem in every school division in the country. >> So I lot of that work use
and the theory or our strategy slides, I think making sure that our curriculum that there's alignment between the written time-tested curriculum and making sure that this
supports for students who maybe are a bit behind grade level are connected to that grade level curriculum, making sure that all students have
access to grade level curriculum and that's been a strong push in the last couple years. Is Dr per city as teams work through our inclusion work, making sure that every
student has access to 3rd grade reading strategies and comprehension. If they're in 3rd grade. But they still then have time for support or enrichment. But that everyone
has grade level of material and that's really important. Sounds like a simple statement, but it's critical for our children to continue developing because of a child's a bit behind. We're
going to need to accelerate their progress. They can't just make a years They're going to stay behind my last question. >> When we look at school by
school data will find in somebody when you kind of like neutralize the size of the new numerator, whatever you'll still find some schools. Surprising jumps in these gaps
and some that are stagnant and somewhere it's not. It's going there in the opposite direction. What are we doing to harness what we're seeing working? You know, again, equalizing the numerators that
we're not just. You know, a 20% jump when there's a much smaller group of students. But what are we doing to grab what we see working in schools in one part of the county with a
group of students. you know, put that to work for students in another part of the county where it might be helpful. >> So, yes, sir, I an example
is the ECR I've work. We've been doing. data results and also a tremendous commitment of funds for professional development for the materials
that our teachers need. As first grade teachers. But I will tell you that again, a shout out to our region offices, our region, assistant superintendents, executive principles have been doing
walk-throughs in their schools in instructional, not just like walking through the school, but instructional walk-throughs with principals and staff. And so I think as
we see of course, Mister Sethi were graphing are charts of outlier performance and where we see those. We definitely want to go visit and replicate those strategies. So the cri
work we'd like to expand. We have schools asking if they can expand it to second grade. And right now, budget we're a bit challenge fellow likely we're going to look at some of
achievement gap strategy funding for the CRI in professional development. Because we know that's a winning strategy and I don't know Muslim. And you want to comment on the ECR. I data
just what it's showing either. You are Presidio. >> Thank you so much. Yes. Last year we had the opportunity to expand to 10 schools with the the CRI work
and that was based on 2 schools showing just tremendous growth in first grade in one year. And we're seeing that seen come through as we have the vows scores commitment here. We're what
we're saying growing the green and we're shrinking the red. That means more kids are on grade level and less children are at high risk. >> So once we find sort of those pockets, it's like
bringing it to scale across the. So when we hear that like immediately when we were doing the reading transition, one of the things we talked about was the distinction between. Staff who were trained up and could
you train the trainer? The trainer be a trainer? think I'm saying that right? Is the cri work, something that we can grow within our school
division that the volume of people can train others to do it. >> I believe so. It's an intensive training for every teacher that picks that up and
begins to work with it. And the teachers who done it, which is why we started so small to schools. People are like seriously, we're just doing benchmark day. We had 2 schools, pick it up and run with it and at this point we
couldn't pry it out of their cold hard hands because they think it's the very best strategy for that primary reading support but are we this woman working on a train?
The trainers? I know you guys have some plans. Afoot. >> That's not necessarily a model that is that were allowed to do right now. But
we are exploring what other things we could do to expand quickly and so many of the training is like coming into
Tijuana. like you learn this as a tier 3 small group, but the teachers then pick that up and are able to transfer it into their regular classroom. Lessons. So that has been
super supportive. But we are looking at additional ways. John-Cunning.
>> Mr. Freshest a lot of my questions. But one of the questions I did want ask is as you're finding these areas of success. And since we're talking budget. Where would
you put? Funding? We have discretionary funds. 2. Close. I mean, slip at our last work session meeting and they said
academic. Gap's instead of achievement gaps. And I thought about that. And I said, you know, our kids rhe viene. They might not academically be somewhere. And
I kind of like that idea better that there might be some academic gaps. That doesn't mean that our kids that aren't there units are viene because they think that doesn't represent where they're going in the what the
teachers are going use the word academic gaps. Wear with that funding. What with that funding look like? And I think we just got it an answer in terms of the training.
>> Well, that is I think one of the things that we have identified schools that are receiving extra support right now about 29 elementary school, specifically that have
received extra support that our modeling the want to read strategy, which I talked about in the Gulf, the report we've seen a video about that. So at
this point, the ECR I work very much. So we're we're in 10 schools. Plus 2, right? So we're in 12. We have 141 elementary. So we have room to
grow here and the costs that each one, I think that's well, one of the things you've all talked about early child and one way or another, we know that children close academic
gaps. Fast or younger, right? So the younger we can reach children with the reading and in particular, the U.S. first grade funny mix support. I
believe in the research bears out that if we can close those gaps and kindergarten first grade second grade, those primary years. We're going to have less need for mediation
as students go through the system. So I think that that's definitely a place where very much so focused on literacy right now. Thank you. And >> it just want to make. The
plug for universal Pre-K. And it's something that if a state like New Mexico, which is considers poor state, can provide not only. Universal
Pre-K, but is also starting to provide channel childcare. I think the Commonwealth appreciate can kind of look at the model that's working and we are by far wealthier state.
The mayor. >> Seeing no others. We're gonna go ahead and take a vote for the motion that is on the
screen. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Miss Mayor and Mr. McElveen Miss Saint John-Cunning. This Lady
Mystic's it. Mr. Moon myself, all those opposed Dr. Anderson, with Mr. Dunn away from the table. Will the clerk
please read the vote? >> 9 when the motion carries. Agenda item. 6.0 6. Thank you, Doctor. E. Agenda item. 6.0 6
federally identified schools, TSI and CSI icon, Mr. Man from Ocean. Thank you. Madam Chair. I move that the school to prove them right here. Score support plans to be somebody
to Virginia Department of Education. >> But 36 schools identified for today to support any improvement. He s I and that
the score with a certified that he viewed the CS planning your activities, section of them were to score support plans to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Education for the full scores
identified for a comprehensive supporting him from one CSI. Thank you. Is their second second Aaron, Mr. Men, would
speak your motion. I actually when you have the city moved from the consent agenda for the purpose of asking some questions, missions from the public. I I know the fact
really reduce evening, they want a speaker who talk about these 40's pollution. if I
could Should I ask you show commodity MRC I have colleges. My notes were right here and now they're not. I will try to find them here. Real quick.
>> I can ask me even snowy. Okay. I will try to do them from memory. Okay, I I sent to some questions in and will we do one by one? I have
questions. Could you explain how when why we came to identify the 40 scores? could I explain?
>> How and why? We came identify the 40 scores. >> The CSI and
>> TSI schools are identified federally and they're connected to the new framework. I can read them. So they're connected to the
school framework performance framework. And so this year for the first time, there were new for example, new standards
are new requirements for our schools to meet. In other words are size, was changed from 30 to 15, which means previously if we had 17, 18,
2024 students in a group, they were not part of the criteria in the performance framework and that was a situation that
was challenging 4, a number of schools. We had 4 schools identified as CSI. thank you.
3 of those were our alternative schools. Bryant Mountain View in the adult high school and one was in elementary schools. So those are the 4 CS I schools. And
then we had 36 schools that were. Identified as T S I for targeted support improvement and those schools. Our only in
improvement status for one year. And of 36. 11 of those were just based on
participation numbers. In other words, we didn't have enough students participate because they were opted out to count the numbers. The
negatively impacted. So I think that. We didn't identify the schools. The schools were identified federally and I can go into some more of the details. I want to make
responsive to the question that was made response with this something coming from further government. Yes, sir. And APD Lee has a point. Yes, anything that we have differently. >> That's changing and size
and so forth. So on the other, the other item is that previously we had 11 semesters. >> For our multilingual students, too master English
prior to taking the required assessments. These assessments and the state is based on 3 semesters so year and a half rather than 5 and a half years. So that was a
significantly different situation for our students. And we're also very proud to say that with the work we've done and our multilingual students improvement that only
2 of the 36 schools had multilingual students only as groups that didn't meet the new expectation. And that is a
huge win. young people worked so hard and our staff worked so hard and I just I'm very
proud of that data point. You know, I say my he assess student, looked English, on my expecting someone to be able to >> mastered English in semester. That's an absurd,
right? That's enough. So ago. >> And 40 scores out of about 20 schools you have in the county right represent about 20%. percentage. The high
composed on those How you come 2 on the school districts in the common life. >> So commonwealth had 24% of the schools across the commonwealth that were
federally identified. Our Fairfax County. We were at 20%. So we have a lower percentage than the commonwealth. And I want to just walk us a minute through
that because when you begin to break down the data of these 40 schools, 4 of them. As I mentioned, we're CSI. But 3 of those are our alternative
schools, which are some of our hardest-working students and staff and they come in often very credit deficient and often very grade level behind
when they're coming to the adult high school one of other alternative schools, a few kind of separated them. Those
previously used to be able to have an alternative accredidation path. And this is the first year that that alternative credit ation path was not available with regard
to this framework. We do know that the video is working on reinstating that. But if we pull those 3 out and we looked
at the remaining, there were 27 other schools that were. Only students with disabilities that were the
category often because recall, I mention that we move students from the path to so well tracked with limited support in a very short on
ramp. At that. And parents refusal for assessment in so that would be 27 of the schools if you take those 27 in the 3 that had previously
been accredited. Then now you're down to just 10 schools. In Fairfax would only be a 5% of our schools. That would be in support. So we
really believe that while we have work to do The data actually quite strong for us. And I also lastly want to mention that last year we had
5 middle schools. There were on the federally identified list and all 5 middle schools are off this year. And when the for use. Thank you so much. So if you're someone through labor, 40 scored in
the failing scores. >> He's going to be issue. >> No certain fact that's some of these schools have some of our strongest growth we absolutely would not
characterize the schools as failing. >> Since you know, board member pulled is quiet too.
Either review these plans. to my time to go from those plans. Ready for the documents and then documents. you know, one of things stood out to me
watch stakeholder engagement. I mean, plans seemed to emphasize the importance of the state court you know, engagement in many plans a
nation state court include parents and students. But at the same time, already saw PT few. Parents and students
should part that. Stay cool in schools, perhaps question got read, you know, when you a chance get that with the we can find a way include more parents and students as a part
of city corridor. That's my question. Yes, or you don't need respond. a gun. chair. >> I also want to just just put a book in on this to say that even though they have
this federal identification. Every one of our 200 schools was fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. This man rejoice.
Peter seconds. No, thank Mr. Didn't have the opportunity to inquire. Thank you, Mr. For Yeah, I think it's a good
opportunity. not why we're here. And I think Mr. Moon was getting at some of this you know, a year ago, this board was talking about the changes
that were coming right? We were complaining about the video. He's new. >> School performances, support framework and how they were penalizing school divisions when parents
exercise their rights too opt out of so wells that they were. Penalizing multilingual learners by limiting the time they had to prove their
mastery of English. And these are the fruits of those changes. These are artificial impacts on our school system. And yet we still thrive. And
I'm hopeful. But the new administration in Richmond will. Take a close look at what they've done here. And let's not forget this was implemented part way through
school year without all of the and without all of the many questions that school divisions across the Commonwealth had about what exactly was going on being answered. There are some questions that still haven't been answered. And so here we
are and I hope that the new governor. And her eventual new board of education and our friends in the Legislature. We'll look at this and partner
school divisions to be much more proactive about engaging school division voice in the process of ensuring that we have high standards for every student and that we provide schools with the resources and
time and tools they need to achieve those new standards instead of scrambling like they've made school divisions across the when we look at how we compare to other school
divisions. I'm grateful that we're doing better. But I tell you what, every single school division in the Commonwealth would benefit if a Richmond would pull back on this a bit
and partner with everybody to get it right. And also to Echo Mister Frisch's comments. Jailer has already identified concerns with the new
framework. >> And my understanding is that there concern is that they've over identified. Schools honestly. I know that
I'm confident Mr. For said that more work will be done. Thank you, Doctor Reed, seeing others. We're gonna go ahead and call for a vote on the
motion that is on the screen. All those in favor. Mr. Fresh, Mr. McDaniel, Miss Mayor and Mr. McElveen Saint John-Cunning. This Lady Mystics it Mr. Moon Dr Anderson and myself. That is
unanimous for all board members with Mr. Dunn away from the table.
>> Agenda item. 7.0 1. Academic matters. >> Alright, Madam Chair. This is going one of the highlights
of morning meeting. this evening. I'm going to take a point of privilege and share a video prior to my academic
matters that was shown last evening at Carter G Woodson, high school when we celebrated Black History Month last evening Carter G Carter G
Woodson, high school and this particular video was very I think impactful I just it's a reminder that we need to
celebrate our black history, not just in a particular month or a particular meeting but everywhere and all the time. So I'm gonna ask Doctor King
helped put this video together to share a couple comments and then we'll see our video from last night. Thank you, Doctor. E as we close out Black History Month. It's my hope that this pivot video serves
not as a conclusion. >> But as a call to action, our charge is to continue showing up for every child every day, ensuring that each student feel seen valued and
empowered to buy. I want to thank the board and Doctor Reed for your continued support of our students and for helping us create a school system where excellence is recognized, nurtured and
celebrated farms. Thank you and thank you, Mr. Moon, it was really, really great to see last night.
>> All right, clerk, if we can go ahead show the video. >> Black excellence in Fairfax
County, Public Schools, a legacy adjourn, a future. Before there were modern classrooms before there were text book filled with promise.
There were black families in Fairfax County, Public Schools to believe. believe that education was not optional, but essential, powerful and worth fighting for. In the
early years. Black children learn in segregated schools, often underfunded, overcrowded and overlook get inside those laws. Live brilliance, the
salient and hope. Teachers taught not just lessons but dignity. Students learned not just backs, but they themselves even when opportunity was on April.
Excellent flex, not Wendy Fabrication came. could not erase the struggle. It asked black student and black educators to be pioneers.
Often walking into spaces where they were on scene. I or unwelcome. If they showed up anyway, they showed up,
prepare. They show that crash. They carried their communities with them. Black educators became anchors, mentors, councilors disciplinary
advocate and champion. They nurture generations of students who would go on to become leaders. Scholars artist engineers, service
members and changemakers. They talked through policy changes. They taught to cultural Top 2 moments of progress and moments of pain and still
time. As Fairfax County groups. So did the voices of black Excellence. Students brought their full identities into the classroom. Their
history, their languages, their They challenge expectation. They redefine success. They reminded the system that for does not come
in just one point today, black excellence in Fairfax County, Public Schools live everywhere in classrooms cafeterias and school offices and central
officer in principle drivers, counselors, teachers, custodians and coaches. It lives in students who leave with Kerry. And educators who teach with purpose and
families who partner with the and Pride. Black excellence is not just a moment in history. It is a living legacy. It is the courage of those who came
before the brilliance of those who stand here. Now and the promise of those still to come as we honor black history, we also honor black futures because when black students
thrive, when black educators are value, black voices are heard our entire system rises. celebrate the past from the
present and commit to a future where every black student in every black educator knows you belong. >> You matter and your excellent essential. This is
the story of Fairfax County, Public Schools, a story shaped by perseverance, strengthen 5 community and illuminated by black excellence. Yesterday
today and always. ♪ ♪ >> Dr. Read if I could just
say, I want to really thank Mark Jones, Mark Hoffman for helping put this video together. The communicate our communication teams rock.
>> Indeed, they do so I think you can understand why. I thought it would be, you know.
For tonight's Academic Matters, presentation. >> We're going to provide an update on the divisions, Elementary Literacy initiative with a specific focus on
writing. As we have stated in earlier board presentations, we can go to lied to. There. We go
>> the benchmark has some key components for writing and the division's new literacy curriculum really is having a significant impact on our students reading achievement, but are writing. I think also,
I don't know. I know our board. You're very active visiting schools. And when we walk into classrooms and see work on the walls of the halls, the writing that I see
this year looks just it's really incredibly, I think more robust than what we saw several years ago. And I just I'm really proud of the hard
work again, our educators and our young people are doing with this. So there are 3 key components to the right and curriculum there on the slide. If you want to go to the next
slide, just want to take a look at the impact this new curriculum is having on student writing Performace. Each quarter. Students in grades 3 through 6 are assessed on a writing task in
one of 3 genres narrative information exposed it or your opinion, which is often called persuasive. Writing by comparing scores from last fall to this fall. You can see
that the grade level performance has definitely improved from last year and that students reading proficiency is getting stronger as they advance to grade levels. For example, if
we look diagonally down the rows of the display chart, you would see the 3rd graders going to from November of 24. Do you see how diagonally to the right to the 4th grader
they go from 52 to 69%, which is a 17% increase in their assessment and in grade 4 a year ago at 57 to 78, there
was a 21% increase and this past year with our 5th grade, there was a 23% increase in improvement in terms of end of your grade level expectations
for writing. That is significant. And again demonstrates how hard our young people are working. In our next slide. We're looking
at foundational writing skill improvements. And again, this is a core 5 reading in power of literacy at middle school. That includes word study, morphology and spelling as
well as grammar, which honestly, I mean, I could grammar and when a struggle a little bit. I'm sure. But again, students continue to show impressive growth after
just several months of using Lexi of this school year. For example, students in Grades K to 5 there. 23% more students demonstrating intermediate or
advanced levels of writing. So we're again to the questions this evening about some of the strategies. What is the data? I think you can see that some
of the strategies are showing really strong results. So Madam Clerk, let's a take a moment to see benchmark writing action in a first in
4th grade classroom. really appreciate that. We're not just focus on reading, but also on writing. >> There's a separate time that specifically set aside.
The lessons are scripted. They enable me to model for students what it looks like to begin writing a piece to continue writing and then to get a sense of closure. >> What's amazing about these resources is it gives me the
opportunity to enrich my students that mood enriching and support my students that need support in re teaching simultaneously. >> They also provide a lot of
anger charts. There's one I especially like the has the 5 W's who, what, when, where and why I was inspired by that. And I created bookmarks for
each student to keep in their to help ask questions if I I can he write about things in my in my book, another anchor Todd. I really like is I think I speak and I write and that
sounds so basic. But it's really helped them to get started because when they're faced with a blank page, having those scaffold knowing that they can say the words out loud and then they can write them down is really
helpful. >> Probably the most powerful tool is the fact that the reading in the writing or integrated. >> I noticed the connection between the 2. When I see students writing and they're
applying that background knowledge they've acquired from the passages are stories that we fret and they're putting on the page there using the vocabulary words that come with that benchmark unit in their writing.
>> What I noticed this year, if the writers that came to me from 3rd grade, writers for the first time when I said
let's write students put paper a pencil and we're able to go. They asked me things like are we writing and informative SA or are we writing an opinion
essay? >> Did you want that to be in the narrative or can I write a poem? They're writing complete sentences. They're adding more details to their stories. I'm noticing that.
>> The quantity they're writing a lot longer pieces. A lot of times the first week of school. They'll just write a few words are one sentence. Now they're writing entire pages, even though I have not prompted them to do that.
>> What I notice is the quality the quantity and the stamina for writing is 500 times better than I ever seen. I look for students who maybe
are not writing complete census yet. And so we might do a lesson on parts of speech and every sentence has called, who want do with now than ever. And I can use those grammar lessons from benchmark
to reinforce that. This is helping ensure that everyone's on the right track and that I'm able to meet the needs of every kid in the class. really levels the playing gives off students a strong foundation
and things like grammar and writing thanks to a shunt so that all students are able to express themselves in writing everything they want to say they're able to put on the page.
>> Lining the have hands before I used it. >> too many details from the star pregnant. really to those
context. Clues and give credit like donation facts and have gotten better maybe the head smiling writing in purse. iced
>> do said to now and right pay >> I got better at using tax as it too to support my ideas.
>> It makes me they great because I can show my opinion. my I've been teaching for over 30 years and for the first
time in my career. >> I can honestly say and peace of mind in my writing instructions train for all people to be good wages because you can get into that.
Callie that and I to get a college job. ♪ >> And >> I'm gonna just say, here's our last slide on writing the
National Commission on writing refers to writing as the neglected are. And I really think this data is important. The young man at the end of the video Senate, important to
have good writing skills and we couldn't agree with him more in Fcps. We understand the importance of writing for the future success of our students. I love that our
students were able to voice their own improvement and success. And also just again, want to thank our educators. We've asked a lot of them in the last couple years, especially our elementary
teachers with the benchmark curriculum. It was a lot to learn and plan for. And I just appreciate the dedication demonstrated to be able to get
the results that we're getting. So. Madam chair, that is academic matters this evening. Thank you, Doctor. E.
>> To Dr Anderson. Thank you. I'm pretty excited to see this because I know writing has been kind of the Achilles heel
here wasn't well-structured enough to be successful across all. >> Skill levels of students. And so this is this is very
particularly appreciated their use of academic language because that means they really understand. >> What is it that they're producing >> question that I have that I think needs to be highlighted
a little bit is regarding the key components, the explicit foundation on instruction. >> grades to 6. >> Can you speak a little bit more in terms of how that
occurs? Because this has been a a new. question that I'm being asked by parents, quite a quite a bit because now they have older children who cannot create a signature. And so
they are wondering when we're going to bring cursive back so that their kids can actually we, you know, notes that they're leaving. If it's not just text, he speak a little
bit to this. >> I am I will give that a would you like to speak to that? Not refer I I still think cursive seems a bit
allusive for yeah. So the Traverse yeah. I mean, I think just the short answer is we are excited to have. This is part of the core curriculum. We had supplemental resources
and materials. >> Prior to this adoption, but they weren't frequently use. And this is part of the core curriculum says students are getting daily practice. And again, I'm just going to
reiterate how thankful we really on. To have the support of the board and the superintendent to do this language. Arts adoption was comprehensive was the first one we've done 25 years. And
you can see in the data the impact that it's having already. So we really appreciate your support and this investment because it's making a huge difference. But yeah, this is daily reading practice, including cursive. think it's 2 through 6.
>> And I know as we've talked about homework for elementary school, kids, cursive worksheet makes a perfect homework assignment. Send that she'd home. I did have another
question regarding the the benchmark assessments for writing. I noticed here that you Well, the data that is
here is 4 levels to 3, 4, Who scores these just the regular classroom, teachers. >> You know that they're
scored in the classroom, but the teachers do compare scoring. And so they've worked to have in a radar, reliability and scoring. But, yeah, these data on the slide that we showed was from unit
to that occurred in the fall. >> And do you have this data with just levels? 3, 4, >> We could pull it that way. I don't have it off the top of
my head that way. But we could pull up for, you know, just level for level 3, 4, whatever you'd like. >> I just be interested to see what the growth for 3, 4, And you have that that would be
fantastic. And then the last piece is. And with fresh my memory and I I guess I'm just gonna aspect of Presidio the 5th grade writing assessment that is that was made optional
some years We doing anything that is. >> Comparable to that. That was a 50 Well.
>> Yeah. I'll have to check on that and get back to you to see if we're doing something consistent. 5th grade. >> Thank you. I'm excited to see that kids are writing
extended essays and actually. Trying to find ways to articulate their thinking beyond me. Message. So this is really exciting stuff. Thank
all. So appreciate you noting the academic language. think that's really important. And children noting the context and >> I will say coming from a state that had a 5th grade
writing assessment, 5th, 8th and 10th. We had a much greater emphasis on writing. Then I know that when I first. Came to Fairfax, but I really
appreciate how hard everyone working because rather not the state tested. It's important. And I think people know that we still haven't. And I am not sure if became entirely
optional. But I know it wasn't mandatory. So some divisions did their own And it just kind of watered down a little bit across the years. The extended as the piece is really so
exciting because I see this as a great trajectory for those who are and that I'd be work, that I'd be extended as they, you know, some of our cause, a struggling at that high school level because the foundations
we're not there. So again, this is really good stuff. >> And I even on the day to slide this up ahead of us, 91% of employers consider writing proficiency in the hiring process. I know for senior
leaders and principles we expect to writing activity. So I think writing is something as our young man in the said
that it matters. So. >> Thank you. Doctor Dean and the student could be future authors, right? So they can write can do anything. So I
actually really impressed with the SEC and the as the 2%, 79 >> I have seen this firsthand in the classroom sexually in them and schools that distortions of the teachers
have said that the riding improved from fall to spring and the storms are writing and very good handwriting, too, because they're it more the
books. It's so so I saw that in the video as well. You know, some some people have this great writing Some don't have like that. I guess
they're more were blue cannot ride that. Well, but this can be taught I I'm not a big fan of writing myself, but you know, when I mean, I need to
write, I can write because I had the foundation's skills to be able to to write. And I agree with the car siv writing. I mean, when I was younger and I guess lot of my
colleagues remember Lakers, it was the That's how we roll it. So I would love to see our students writing again and if and I see that in some classrooms, I don't know how
they get the skills, but some schools are already writing. Garza. So but overall, this is a success and improvement in.
Thank you for that. >> top 20 things with presentation. want to ask a question from different and
there. Gender gap achievement gap between police in cars. In writing life, then be arching only graze.
>> You know, traditionally nationally, we have seen that our boys have tended to lag in writing. I don't know that we've looked at that here. Miss Nield at City of we
looked at a gender gap in writing. >> I don't know that we've pulled a writing data by gender. That's some certainly something want to pour difficult to pull. I think if
we at we're clear about what the request we can pull that information. >> Just just. As I remember when my kids small and that they were Schroder, then.
>> What we do know, developmentally that hand coordination generally develops and young girls quicker than boys.
>> there are probably question, of course. And I'm not just talking, course, about make sure you're writing. Competition. I
probably was an outlier. Which is why I went in to chemistry. It's I don't enjoy writing for say they're so. It's great that I have staff of great
writers. going to take a quick turn here. Cause can't not. So I my favorite story of teaching engineering students at Kansas State was that I had a student Watkins say.
>> I'm never going to need to know how to write because I'm gonna have a secretary that's going to kind for me. It was it. It was a moment where we all looked at like, I don't think you understand how this
works now, but what I love about this is that team that this year real time with the tiniest person that lives in my house. >> We went from pretending that we couldn't read and
second grade literally to now he has graduated year as a 5th grader. So that was an awesome day. That was very much appreciated in our house. But
what I love about this and I've talked about this with several principals teachers around the counter around my district is the fact that I can't wait to see what happens
when we get the kindergartners that have gone all the way through. So when we get those kindergarteners that started with benchmark from the very beginning, I can't wait to see what happens with the 3rd grade S allows and how. Works
with our strategic plan goal. So I'm very excited to just be able to see the growth in my own kid. And I will say that I
have heard repeatedly. still need a little bit of innovation to figure out how to catch those kids. We adopted just little bit late and that's always going to be the case rate. And then as you
guys always hear me say the best time to plant a tree is 30 years ago or today. But I do want to make sure that we figure out how to get those core skills with those kiddos
that may be missed. It because I have to tell you, as a former former English teacher, the worst thing that ever I my students would ever say to me is I hate writing you don't have to love it. It's just
it's a tool. It's a skill. And with the advent of AI, kids actually need to be better writers because they need to be discerning in and be able to critique information that
systems are going to provide for them. So I am excited to see where we go next. And I can't wait to to see how awesome our kiddos too next
year. So thank you. And I think that's it. All right. Agenda item 8. The consent agenda are adopted rules of entry procedure. Robert's
rules provide for consent agenda listing several items for approval by the board by a single motion, many items listed have gone through border view and documentation has been provided to all board
members and the public. An advanced items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member prior to the meeting, the consent agenda items are on the screen. Is there any objection to approving the
consent agenda? Hearing and seeing no objection. I'll make
sure it time. Hearing and seeing no objection. The consent agenda is approved. Agenda item 9 new business. The following your new
business agenda items. There will not be a vote on these items this evening. But action is scheduled for a future meeting. Agenda item, 10 board committee reports Icon Miss
Maren for a report from the Government Finance Committee. Yes. At its March 17th committee meeting members will continue working on developing the first ever policy
regarding AI. >> The border view diversion from the superintendent at its February 17th meeting and then extract is expected to be posted on the board tax Web page by March. 12th, the latest. So that we can be
ready in time. The counter policy. So I hope members arrive ready to discuss many aspects related to this. I've already shared a briefing memo created by myself and Mister
Dunn and our staff that provides a comprehensive summary of practices from the past leading up to the president and areas that could be addressed in policy. Earlier this week, I invited
each board member to schedule time with me to connect next week to hear 3rd. Their thoughts on AI and the counter policies work. So I think Mister Frisch Mr. Mckelvie Mister Menendez Lady for
scheduling that time already. We're also your viewing some fiscal policy city. Keep trying to get through the backlog. And we'll continue to fine tune. Our review process
to keep work. Moving forward. >> Thank you, Mr. Perrin agenda Item. 11 Superintendent matters icon Doctor Reed for Superintendent Matters. >> Thank you. Madam Chair.
Just I think the last couple weeks there's just been so much going on really appreciated. I've had a chance to get out. Watch a number of our basketball teams playing
in there and playoffs now and a number of theater performances that have been incredible and music performances. I last night had
a chance to attend the Black History Month celebration at Carter G Woodson. And today had a chance to have a soul food luncheon presentation at
West Potomac, high school and had a great time with students and staff there. And I think also last evening had made
remarks at the artifacts first annual events where we honor the visual arts of our Fairfax County Public School students from across the county. And
oh, my goodness, the sculpture, the painting, the multimedia visual art is incredible. Our children have so many gifts. I also want to
foreshadow our calendar topic coming up. Well, the elections have been sort of an on again off again topic. Our county elections committee did. Let
me know this week and I sent a note to the yesterday that April 21st appears to be a go
day 4, the constitutional amendment election across the commonwealth. as that's the case, it's very likely that since 168 of our schools. All
right, Dana fighters, polling places that we will likely need to close schools on April. 21, we'll be sending out communication to the
broader community next week. again, it's going to be a Commonwealth wide election. And because our schools in Fairfax County are used as
polling places with parking required the elections board has indicated that they believe there will be a high turnout for this election, which requires parking and lot
of traffic in and out of schools during the day that we're not able to really adequately manage. At the same time we have school. So more information on that topic to
come. It does look like the June primary date for an election has been moved to August 4th so we won't need to at this And the calendar in
June. So that's my update for this evening. Thank you. Director. Eat. Agenda item.
Agenda item. 12 board matters. In alignment with board consensus due to the late hour, we're skipping this item for this for tonight. That
means that on 2/26/2026. The
regular meeting is adjourned
at 11:00:07PM.
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