--------- >> Digital activity. Families no longer have to manually enrolled to receive the services. Furthermore, these reports service a direct portal for families to manage
technology use at home as well, allowing them to pause Internet access and restrict YouTube on school issued devices during non-school hours. A sample report is on
the slide. So you can see that this particular student report browsed 116 different. Most and visited an average of 287 pages a day. And this goes
Sunday through Saturday. So families are able to see weekend and home use as well as we continue to concerns about how our young people spend their time. This is a
great tool. We've also this is another huge project transition to the new online format for sat. SAT and AP exams, as you can see from the
screen, we administered well over 60,000 of these exams online last year. And this was actually a huge undertaking
was done very smoothly without incident. This provided a faster modern testing experience. Over the last years. Several events have been organized to share our
work around artificial intelligence. Our meeting, the moment event brought over 400 staff students and community members. We've hosted training
for RT Spitz and principles and continue to highlight offer training for staff through our department of instructional technology hours of learnings, our Fairfax
student AI Innovation challenge called seize the moment. Launch this October. And we have over 1100 students from every high school in
Fairfax County that are creating in a managed educational AI tool called play laugh. Students will 3 presenting their final project
on February. 17th at the Fairfax, an AI innovation night at Herndon. High School. The Hornets will be hosting this incredible competition. It'll be great to see our
community. They're really excited can't wait. All the teams were encouraged to submit their projects to the I challenge. And as of January 20th, we have over 100 teams that submitted to the national
competition. And we're also excited about our new arrangement agreement that allows us to be one of the few school divisions that are working with chat Gpt for
teachers in a very controlled environment and a measured approach. This is a secure manage version and it's only authorized for staff use.
Finally, our leadership team is working on developing a I've road map and we do have an upcoming work session where our board is going to engage with staff in a continuing
conversation about how we're going to shape this new technology. As we think about other new or newly added
information Fcps can is establishing appropriate boundaries and ethical guidelines for the use of AI and educational and operational settings. We're focused on regulatory
alignment, clear expectations and guidance and support. Finally tonight, I want to share some updates about our it cybersecurity work. We've
made progress on our identity platform. Upgrade in our teams of consolidated multiple authentication pages behind our one fcps single sign-on
page. As of this past summer, our key systems like S**** Stars Schoology are now behind the new secure Fairfax County Public School single sign-on
portal this upgrade also supports stronger authentication for students, parents and non employees over 40 applications. 7 migrated to
single sign-on page in August in 2025. The Department of Instructional Technology finalized and Fcps data classification in handling standard which ensures that
information whether stored on our systems are processed by a 3rd party vendor is managed in accordance with sensitivity and legal requirements. This framework will advance or
training efforts and secure data handling for staff. So Madam Chair, this concludes executive imitation Number 12 presentation. Thank you.
Doctor Reed, I call on Mr. McLean, for a motion.
>> I move that the school board finds the superintendent is in compliance with executive limitation. Number 12 technology. I further move that the school board approved the monitoring report based on the superintendent's
reasonable interpretation, executive limitation, 12 technology as that line outlined in the strategic governance menu. Is there a second? Mr. Fresh, Mr. McCAbe,
would you like to speak your motion? >> This is certainly a topic discussion. >> We've heard over the course
of the past several months. If we've rolled out our plans extending AI to teachers and just to community feedback,
it's just it's is one board member. I found it very helpful in stimulating. I do think that as a board, we're going to have to get our hands around this very quickly as
they've advocated before. I think we do need a board retreat. I know governance committee is working on. Basis for I policy, which I think
very necessary. But overall, I applaud the work that you're doing and the the thought that you've put into this and is put into this because we are leading nation. We just need
to make sure that when we leave it, we responsibly take not only corporate and their perspectives, but also
perspectives from other other communities. the things. Mr. Pressure do expect your second. Thank you. >> I'm pleased the second the
motion and find the superintendent in compliance with executive limitation. 12 want to recognize and meaningful measurable progress since our last monitoring cycle and acknowledge the
division is moving in the right direction. First, we're seeing much stronger as the report notes alignment between technology investments and our equity access and communications goals. The
launch of the fcps mobile app which everybody download with automatic translation into more than 100 languages is a concrete step toward more accessible family centered
communication. Combined with tools like talking points Lightspeed parent reporting and expanded parent. You functionality families have clear ways to engage than
ever. Second. I appreciate the superintendent is working in partnership with governance, the governance committee as we develop the AI policy. The superintendent has taken initial steps to put
structures around the use of AI in both instructional in operational settings at the same time, there's much work. Still ahead, the pace of change in this space is rapid
and keeping up will require ongoing vigilance as Mister McElveen said. As the school division works to take advantage of these opportunities for educators. We must ensure that staff
students, their parents or guardians, have the knowledge and support they need to protect themselves. Whether that relates to mental health academic integrity, data, privacy or other potential
unintended consequences of these emerging technologies. We also need to ensure that the community is actively engage not only in these AI discussions, but more broadly in the school divisions,
technology strategy. And I'm confident that that is and will continue to happen. Perhaps in a more formal manner. 3rd, the report shows real operational progress that
often goes unnoticed but matters deeply and is a clear indication that our it staff has been extremely hard at work this year. They have
improved identity management and single sign on reductions in network outages. And fiber disruptions. Stronger cybersecurity practices. Unclear data classification standards. These are
foundational systems that likely go unnoticed by many people. But they're clearly stronger than they were last year. And I'd like to thank the many hard-working staff who have helped make that
possible. So thank you very much. And for these and other reasons, I believe the evidence before us supports a finding of compliance at the same time, I view tonight's vote as a checkpoint, not
point. And I look forward to our continued work to bring transparency to the community around this as we continue to
engage. Mr. McDaniel. I was at the meeting of the moment. Symposium in West Springfield, High School back earlier last late last year. And one of the
data points that really stuck out to me and I do some of the teachers in the audience are going on their heads up and down was the amount of time the teachers spend not teaching kids on doing things is not directly teaching a kid
administrative functions. Grading less than planning things like that. So I'm really excited about the say Aye program that we're launching is how those
different tools can be responsibly and intelligently and the fun. If we leverage to try to get more of that time not spent on teaching
streamlined those activity. Streamlines our teachers can do what they do best and what they love doing, which is actually teaching kids. So I'll be supporting the motion and thank you for your work on
this. Dr. Anderson. >> thank you. I'd be remiss if I didn't point out 2 things as a continuing user of the product of Fcps this year when
I went to go do all of the check boxes for. >> My kids, the single sign-on that was that was revolutionary. I love having that one place. Why gave permission for all of the
things? So kudos to the it team for making that happen as well as light speed. I am a very avid user of light speed and I want more functionality.
So you know, keep expanding that because I'd like to shut all of it off. And I I see that right all the time because it's one of the regular routines at all household. We opened that up and we see what you've been
all week. And so thank you for that. And also that the app I just began using the app. So I can't really speak to it too
much because I'm still very much early in my usage of it. So thank you for all of those things that are really working to streamline kind of make life a little bit easier for
very busy parents I want to spend a little bit time talking about I roll out because we continue to hear this here from parents. And I was hoping to hear a little
bit more in your presentation in terms of addressing some of those issues. So can you speak to how we're going to address some of those things that have been raised. Not just today,
but in meetings in December. And I know that we want to be leaders in the implementation. How are we going to be leaders in the instructional impact of
AI? So I think one of the ways that happens is are educators need to be more familiar with the AI tools and capacity?
>> And part of the impetus to be working to learn some of the tools as educators, which is the chatgpt for teachers is
one of those pathways. It's at the staff level only is not being used at the student level. That particular partnership. So I as our
educators learn more about the tools we're going to be better able to contemplate the best and highest use of those tools. Right? Then we have an opportunity better shape this
educational experience than being shaped by it. Many of our educators did not have a I am there teacher prep programs. principal prep
programs, right? very new to know. So. It's important that we learn, teach and learn and work with those skills as part of our professional development number. got to
make a couple comments as well. Absolutely. We also recognize that families need to be engaged with that. This is so new for our fans and our families.
>> Investing effort invading and learning. >> Cool. online course are hoarding engagement of the family engagement so we can give them insights on how your
skin my honor to be using it on the force on devices at home and how you can help them navigate that a little better. I think that all helps has been capacity. that this
technology is moving fast and we recognize that, too. So this is truly a a challenge with it. It violet thing
designing as waiting for it, it would need to acknowledge it comes it matures over decades and van institutions like Public education on the way using it. This one came.
Everyone had access instantly and it became real for all of us. So it's been only 2 years, but it's been 2 years and trying to catch up and keep
up. goal is to get universal literacy for all staff trending today a ballot by principles. We have done the same for key specs and best bets. We offer training on a
regular basis for a staff. And we're looking forward to partnering up on the government's strategy what caused the constraints that we must keep. We have a guiding principles. But we want to partner up on the government's
strategy. >> Thank you. So and the teacher exploration stage is is one of the uses to create
lesson plans. It could be if that's education is working with. >> Their particular learning group to work on. I think that
there are so many possible applications and what we're really wanting to do is have our educators. Our managers, our principles, our operational staff. Learn more
about the tools so that we can determine. Which of those tools really have the capacity that we want to utilize in
terms of shaping experiences either operational year instruction, Ali. We're also taking a very measured approach. I I feel like we're
wanting to try things and smaller pilot things and smaller areas much like our life. How schools project we're in year 3 of our life. How schools project is we don't want to rule anything
out to the entire division that we haven't worked all the bugs out with first. >> One of one of the things
that I think is and I want to concern, but it's a question. If teachers are utilizing again when the expiration stage of using AI to develop
lesson plans. What is the mechanism to double check? That was the human piece because as somebody who side and created a lesson plans for years and years and years, I get worried that this will be completely outsourced. I mean,
the whole idea of Plc is to really get deep into the learning. Is that going to go away if it's being generated >> no, I think we're never going to replace the expertise
of our educators, right? That's so important. And our educators and children classes. Right? So I I may
help with the workload around and at times personalizing instruction, maybe for small group work different types of content, areas. I know our students and, you know, I I
know our staffs a times staff at times of taking it. You can create worksheets or it could create experiences or project goals or flash cards or note.
I mean, there's so many applications. I'm just listing probably old-school. It's I think that staff who are working more closely with these tools. It's really
incredible. They the 2, 3, D dimensional images that they're able to create on real time. You know, projects that enables students, you may be
visual versus auditory learners to better understand the concept is incredible. And we haven't had a lot of that. Technology is easily available translate ability to date with
their principles. I was really surprised by it. And Dr King is smiling because that you're king at River City Mr. Sethi of Wood working very closely on this together. But today I
was really impressed. That was a reading passage that you could actually change the reading level. We keep the same content. So I think if we're very quickly pick us
very quickly. And so when I think about teaching, for example, biology course, and you have content and perhaps readers of different levels in the same horrors. There's some real practical tools that can
help students access information. So it's not really changing what is being taught, but it's supporting multiple ways too engage on
that content. And I could see a lot of applications to helping with differentiation. I mean, this sounds a lot more. >> Effective. Then we'd won 80. But what I would like to
see kind of 2 things just to really address the larger concern that we are just rushing to implementation. I think we need to have a very simple to follow some sort of
flow chart with some point in terms of what is it that we're doing now? This is just for teachers. This is what teachers are doing. They're exploring and this is how would want to evaluate the
impact of that exploration. Is this still good for them? Is is still good for our kids. You know, we have people who may be worried about losing their jobs because if this
gets to efficient. I I'll take a go back to finish experience. I have an 8. We did talk about the upcoming work session and the team is working on what we call our AI Road map.
>> Often companies call it a journey map. Like, where did we begin? Where are we headed? And so we're in the process of creating that One of the things I talked with principles about today was
just the underlying leadership responsibility of change management. And we're looking at William Bridges, work managing transitions, which I didn't bring a slide here, but we'll share at the work
session where we have to more clearly define what's ending. It's no longer perhaps a practice. We want to keep. And then what the new beginning going to look like? And right
now we're in this neutral zone. Laverne, we know we're never going to have a world without a I right. It's it's out of the bag here and we're not entirely sure all the ways
in which we are going to shape and utilize it. So we're in this zone of very creative time, but also can be anxious time. So we haven't defined by
yet, because really, that's a much larger group that needs to help define that. But I think we have our work session. We can talk a little bit about the technology, but
also the change management that underlies that. your man. >> Thank you, Madam Dr. thanks for the presentation. I am not
necessarily comments person that when it gets too on a can psychics, I you know that. I do know that. Yes, sir. In the from them. That mask the last
meeting. And you are strategic plan a is economy matters as part of a coming age. We talked about fcps and actually intelligence kind increase a
purse. Andrea years, pockets, Peace Committee. With that in mind. With that in mind, I what was so he looking at
chilly poor even more closely. >> On Page 16 that has to do with it officially intentions. And second and we should honor
I p Rochelle tension 2, the tense. Of liberals we use. So it starts with Fcps ease East operation. So something is
going on right now. work is going on. Yes, And then. Supplement pretty other policies and expectations.
It's a present tense. Provide resources, provide boundaries expectations with students and staff. I use. So we already
have resources to create it. To provide boundaries much. >> I think one of the thing, yes, sir, we do syllabus
within a syllabus for a course offerings what Dr Presidio speak to that, which is very different. So let me continue coming out of >> That's something says Fcps
Ai Prince of Persia. Now we have. So pass perfect. We're trapped fcps AI guiding principles which wrapped a blast we urgently union half
ago to be exact. So that was a drop could actually being used. Fiona Sumption. >> I would have to start to Presidio to comment on that
because down ones, one more something Fcps a step. I This handbook provides comprehensive guidance for
lcps staff responsible and ethical use of AI to skip. We have a handle it dodge. Do that already. The instructional team has put
together a handbook lessons. I want know that it is being used. one last one fcps student, a guy. He uses
present tense. Guide. Our lines. The key rumors for responsible AI use emphasizing students must get permission.
Number number, not so lady. We already have that guideline and is being used. In the instructional services I could right now you never got to
close. So we already everything ready to go. used for students staff. >> I don't I say weigh-ins everything ready to go. But
these items are and I think Dr Presidio, if you could comment on team that's been working for us. >> No, I'd be happy the way. And thank you for the opportunity. And I think, you know, Mr. Sethi kind of.
Earlier in his remarks alluded to the fact that this is the most rapidly changing and evolving technology that any of us have ever been involved with professionally. So when
Chatgpt was released to the world and November of 2022, people started using it immediately. And teachers were really struggling with will. What are the instructional implications? Are students allowed to use the technology
to support their learning or not? And we're here 3 years later and we have not adopted student facing tools for generative AI purposes like
chatbots like we have recently rolled out to teachers. Right? We know that we've got a bill teachers capacity before we get to students. But when students have a device in their pocket, a phone and they
go home. They've got universal you accessed artificial intelligence and they're using it, you know, Dre to share some of the recent research about ways that students are using it not for instructional
purposes, not for learning, but for things that we might have legitimate concerns about developing relationships with chatbots, for example. So we knew immediately in response
to teachers concerns that we needed to provide some guidelines. So we develop some guidelines around academic integrity. And then if a student was going to use AI is part of researcher an assignment they needed to
understand the implications of that and how teachers could be provided with support to educate students about the ethical issues of using AI for academic integrity for purposes. Just for example. So
we've continue to iterate that work. We've got a core set of guiding principles that, you know, we're working from right now but we're going to continue to evolve that work. And we're really looking
forward to partnering with the board to establish an overarching policy that will give us a framework to start to go much deeper and refined some of the guidelines, tools and resources that we can provide to our teachers. But
it's that kind of balance of having to be responsible and responsive to something that already exists in the world and being thoughtful about the implications for what that means when when that
technology seeps into the teaching and learning environments in our classrooms. >> Could this history with thank thank you capacity. Is it possible for you to share
with board members those items. >> You know, we'd be happy to know that trap heat. >> used and is centered on. >> we'd be happy to provide an
update on some of the resources, the guiding principles that we've been using. We could probably do that in the upcoming Friday
letter. Mystic's it. >> Thank you, Doctor. Need for the presentation. like few paid 6 of the presentation.
The first one is the. The summer continued learning of this is 3 D encouraging to see that our storms are being able to, you know, of knocking
those that to learn over the year because maths skills specially, you know this. It's very high chances of losing them to by 30% over the summer and the 1st quarter of the
next 2 like you really, I catching up and going or the stuff again. So I I like this idea on the cat is is every store in getting enrolled their day just gets on joys.
hallowed does that work? >> Well, what we really want to do is make sure that every student and family has the option, not all students and families necessarily want a device at home during the
summer of it. Our team worked really hard last year and I know is preparing this year to avoid that summer slide. And there's so many resources we're able to put on the Web site that students could
access through the summer. So the intent is to make sure that any student, her family that she says would have that option during the summer. fact, I mean, given the
weather even coming this weekend were encouraging students to take devices home tomorrow so they can access winter resources in the event that we have a lot of snow next week. >> Yeah, that's that's great
to hear. Also, I do like that fact, CBS automatically enrolls all parents Ns. I is records. I remembered that in. It used to be a process like, you know, go to the school and
get that access and and sometimes that one word can then you have to, you know, call someone or emails among the main office. This is really easy because a lot of parents don't have the time to
do a lot of back and forth and get to excess stress idea since really important. I want to do in interest of my really
Ms. That lady, what long foreign pilot and how does it held the DSS? I'm sorry. The zoom phone Biden descended
port is on the Yzerman age. >> Mr. Set the Explain that in great detail. Mister
>> In in some detail, we had blast from IDs from minus. The U.S. has teams may staff member who are in meetings at doing some of the weekdays and
maybe in central offices. So giving them additional deaths flow and really didn't need that needs because they traveling and the need to fund with them. What they were potentially doing were using
their personal devices, which also is at risk from there privacy perspective. So assume for actually gives them a soft fall in which they can take it out on the computer. But they have a number so they can call
out and the pain only seized the fcps. Nobody's told The Post number it can actually also be used for messaging so they can text message from a debate and missus backs is coming to a CPS. So this gives
them a soft fall in which they can to get on with them and just acknowledge exists in the fight for it. Regis neighborhood on our side, give us some of those staff members don't need a test. Wanted to do, says of cost because we
don't have to buy the instruments anymore. It gives the affordability, which is tremendous people moving around all the time in this division is so large and they can take the phone with them. We feel there's a lot of opportunity with this
technology in the future. >> Thank you for that station that health side just like that the how you know, it pilot. I have on the topic of
I know I've been saying this lying. I fully support AI integration. And then responsibly, of course, and giving that tool to teachers
and our kids are any staff members who its productivity tool for them. I don't necessarily eating them as of right as that. And then using
it for, you know, replacing any any teaching services. But the IoT is a productive. And I use that every day in my work life. So it has enhanced a lot
of my functioning in my business. But I do want to say that on to this we don't use AI far the education, division
differentiating story learning and making them a learners. They can work like, you know, they'd understand what this, what, how to use the eye and
then the food extend to it. I think there's still scratching the surface here. Soul. I feel like change is hard. Like you
said, Jane Management. We'll I just want our, you constituents and better still be open minded because the word is changing very fast and
if you don't get a student's trendy, those though fall back to not be able to take the jobs each other in the market tomorrow and next 5 years. In fact, there I read somewhere
the staff in June jobs would be probably out. And next, the other 2 years. stop to it.
Okay. So what I've observed and experienced is a separation of technology systems for business operations and instructional technology. >> So technology system for business operations include
that sso, which is fantastic. The new app light speed. The device management and functioning making sure all of our hardware works. And even the software the instructional
technology piece, I feel what I know is an SPS parent, not because I've been presented with information as a board member. You know, thinking presentation I attended maybe
year ago. That was for educators, not by fcps and it was about AI and it was literally a screen with no graphic design, a white screen that was talking about AI. And
I think this is silly. We should be pulling out her phone. So I pulled out my phone and my chatgpt happen like many total around with it. And as I'm sitting here, I'm having that same experience. I'm being told a
lot of what's happening elsewhere and I don't see it. I don't have a plan for it. I'm not. know, Matt practicing
it. So I I. You know, for the second time this evening, many board members are asking you for a plan. Dr Reid. This is information for you. And I'm
really uncomfortable with the frequency with which I mean to ask for a plan for details for what's being used when the costs and how myself and the board will be involved in this
work in a meaningful way. I also like Mr. Moon want to understand what is what is where and I've been poring over things you've sent and Friday emails, the presentation we had on October
7th. The this is the one article you've sent us of any kind of background from common sense media. But I had asked last time about a pilot
happening at 18 high schools. And you did some more information in a Friday email. So I just want to understand it can from my understanding it's called Foundation building for instructional uses AI and it has
descriptions of work annually from 2023 to 24. Of House staff and students may utilize AI tools. So this year the focus is AI literacy framework
development and K 12 lessened field testing and there are early adopter teachers from 18 high schools. I ask again what schools are the is and how many teachers, how broadly is work being disseminated across
the school? How many students are involved? What it says here is the expectation is that these early adopter teachers will expand teacher and student AI literacy and to
get feedback on specific tools, including power body and magic school. What is going Can you answer these questions? What are the 18
schools? How many teachers, how how many students are involved? What is happening with power buddy? A magic school. So Dr Presidio, I know
you're departments overseeing that. I think you can provide some of those details. >> And again, I think one of the things I've really appreciated Mr. Sethi during his tenure here is we've
really collaborative across departments to merge and I think sometimes blur the operational in the instructional silos that maybe existed in the past. And think that's position is to be very
successful. So one of the things that we've been trying to do that you mentioned in the report is field tests some lessons to support students with understanding some of the
ethical and academic integrity issues with AI. So that's what we mean. When we talk about AI literacy. And it's obviously age dependent. So if you're a younger student versus a high
school student, obviously there's a a continuum of developmental appropriateness in terms of what we would talk about. But it's really
important that our students understand it How how it works, how the machine learning components work to make sure that they're not sharing personal information
if they're using AI outside of the school. And again, I want to reiterate right now we have not adopted any student facing generative AI tools and Fairfax yet. But before we do
that, we have to make sure that our teachers understand how to use the technology in the 3rd, our students understand how you could use it responsibly and what the risks are because we know that they're using in their
personal lives right now. So it's really important that we develop AI literacy for our students from everything from the ethical issues, the safety issues, academic, integrity,
issues before we adopt any tools. So we've got to have a curriculum to help students understand how to use it responsibly. Before we introduce tools into the classroom. Now we have
foreshadowed in the report because we've been doing work to think about what are the types of tools that we might want to be able to bring in to the learning environment when we have a policy we're ready to do that. Our buddy a magic
school seemed to be some of the tools right now that have of really I think the most promise for us as a as a school Division, Magic School offers free tools to
educators. Right now. So educators around the country do have some experience an interest using that tool. But they're able to provide supports the teachers to be able to provide lessons that
are differentiated for students to be able to introduce how students can use AI to support there, their research, their critical thinking, their analysis, that
and problem solving skills. There's a lot of potential benefits, but we've not introduce those tools yet, but we are trying to foreshadow we're having a conversation here a little bit about a road map. That's kind of what we're
trying to do. It's pain in executive limitation report. Not of, you know, Freeport just on AI some of the ways that we've been exploring a I and some of the ways that we think that we might be able to
use it in the future. OK? Well, thank you. I still don't have answers to my questions are what are the 18 high schools and how many are lead after teachers? >> Well, be happy to get that. I don't know the 18 schools of
why do I have to ask over 2 meetings for that information? >> We'll double check. I think we at we were asked for descriptions of the programs, but we will identify the teen
by tomorrow because most Friday, 18 schools and teachers within those schools. >> I'll have the return thanks. Thank you. This lady. Thank overall, thank you for
this report. I'm not gonna repeat a lot of what my colleagues have comment on that very much positives within here. So I just want to
share a couple examples like we've kind of talk a lot I use and I'm just going to share a couple that I've learned about in talking with different teachers, but you know, I I
think one idea folks have used it for teachers have is a must as a thought partner for a team. You know, kindergarten team was trying to plan project and they wanted to generate more engaging,
culminating activities for units. Of students. And so they also incorporate park skills into the activity. So
they said they suggested activities to suggest activities by the curriculum which they had in front of them, did not have that. That variance. And and so they
wanted something more engaging. And so they put it in AI and spit out all kinds of exciting ways to cage kids. And we know it's hard to keep kids attention these days the
way we always did things isn't working. So all give you another example was a I believe this was a 5th grade team doing an ecology type report. They were studying it.
And so traditionally like we were in school, we probably would have done some kind of written paper and handed in. But the same thing with generating different ways, too
examine how kids are performing. They choice rate and choices. Empowering so sick kids could do. A poster kids could do up a petition paper kids could choose. Do report kids could choose to
operate and do it as a podcast. Kids could choose to do it has a new show where they're interviewing their peers within the questions of ecology and their different
like people in the industry. So, you know, I I think that. This'll excites me because I think of myself with my a TV as a child and having to sit
still and do things certain ways. I didn't always fit in that box. It wasn't always that way. I could convey what I understood. I also. I
believe that a lot of what we talk about of late that the science is operational. And I was warm when I got on this board. That I came from
operations. But the board does policy in operation. So I I'm very invested as a member of governance and thank Mary for her leadership. We need an overarching tech policy. We obviously need to I in that.
I'm looking forward to that work but just like I don't go through and come over the compassion and tolerance curriculum. order of I combed
over any curriculum, right? I just and teachers have always innovated and they've done their work and their seat. He's of staying together. But I think this idea of a thought
partner and I too generate ways in which kids can demonstrate their learning is fantastic. It's also helps them differentiate. And I just believe that the inclusion,
the lighthouse schools ugl it all intersects. And I think we're doing great things and I'm not saying that need to pay attention. I'm looking forward to seeing the road map but also. Trust where you're
moving lasting saying and I want go back is that my wife's daughter just happen to say to me. I just love. I'm learning so much money. I'm in my 3rd course. guess that we have
courses within our catalog in Fairfax County for employees to the think a 3rd, maybe a 4th. Your teacher is in her 3rd class. An AI that are producing is fantastic. Thank
you. Yeah, thank you. And I again, I just want to reiterate the incredible work, the collaborative work which honestly Inter departmental is
been critical and Dr King doctors set the for Mr. Sapin doctor for >> This has been a real collaboration and the team sitting behind me our it team.
You know, to have the systems that we have in the number of devices we support and the number of securities and students and staff and families. You know, we don't
always notice when things just go well. Right. And we don't celebrate that. I just want to just say how grateful I am personally for the team that
supports our technology and the innovation of our teachers. We get educators that are world-class here. And when they see new ideas, they're going to pounce on
them. And, you know, our we want to support again. What makes Fairfax special. So thank you for giving me the opportunity to share this tonight. >> I'm going to take a quick
turn and then we have a few go backs. So unlike my at-large colleague, I am a tech person when I was in academia technology and writing was my focus. And so I really wanted
to understand how technology kind of change the way we learned. And so unlike some of the things that we've heard tonight, I actually do believe that learning happens in technology. I think that you,
too, itself shows that to be true when we have people that doing all kinds of things by watching videos that explain how to do it and the cool part about our schools is that technology is so integrated
that we actually don't understand where it all is. Because at some point, even. projectors in the classrooms and, you know, every single layer of work that we're
doing, has technology integrated in some way. And so while I understand fully and completely that I do not believe that were early adopters here, actually, I actually think that we're kind
of middle to the end of the pack. And if I go back to thinking about that penguin on the ledge, like we're we're we're in a good spot. My opinion. We're making smart decisions and now we need to
do the policy work, which is our job to make sure that we can get in the right space. And I am going to advocate 4 creating a policy that does
talk I already get or at least authorizes some other document to talk about AI. But I also want to make sure that we create a policy that supports innovation because the issue is that the AI is just the
next thing. >> I mean, when I was teaching, it was weak APD and everybody was losing their minds. And now it's just an integrated part in it did what happened? Didn't actually what
everyone was a freedom didn't actually happen. I am not suggesting ever anyone that's ever watched a movie about how the not, you know, how the computers are going to take over the world. The machines
are going to kill us all like I get it. I understand why their sphere, but I am going to say that I think that we need to suspend our disbelief just a little bit and recognize that there is not a teacher in our schools that
doesn't want safety for our kids. First. They are using this anyways. And we watch that happen with social media
are ready. And so I do not think that we can sit back and not think that our staff and our students are already using this. So we might as well make sure that they're using it in
the way that we're asking them to are using it in the way that we endorse and support. Redirect behavior that it may not be conducive to make sure
that we protect student information and make make sure that were text, protecting intellectual property in our county. And so we cannot sit back and just think that if we
don't use it, it won't be there because that's not what's going to happen here. And so I am extremely grateful for the work. The fact that we are able to talk not only about the work that we're
doing an AI, but also that we created an app this year. I think that we are doing amazing things. In addition to all the work that the it folks are doing related to just making it work better for
parents to be able to do the things that they need to do. So I really appreciate the entire team we're going to go back with Mr. Maccoll being
first. Thanks. Last night I at the Shack meeting. >> And for the past few meetings, there have been discussions of. Educational
technology and how it's impacting our students. The crew, one question came up about light speed, which was that concerns about whether
staff would have access to the reports that are generated and light speed so that they could monitor them for any concerning behaviors or
suicidal ideation, things like And is conveyed that that that currently does not exist. But we we learned that Foster city allows for that and maybe other jurisdictions do. So
something to look into. >> Yes, sir, is that to Mr? Sethi, I'm not sure what the settings are on that. >> It was the end of the technology can add to the
stack. But it's the process of the technology that we have to look to what we can partnered up on that and look into it. >> Yes, I think that's a good suggestion, I appreciate that will take a look and get back
to you on that, Mr. My readings. Dr Anderson. >> Thank you. Just off us, some clarity and I appreciate
Dr Presidio. There's no student facing AI tools right now. They're just in the AI literacy world trying to evaluate, trying to understand what we are going to
essentially rollout to to the largest system. Can you speak a little bit too? How are we evaluating the efficacy of the pilots that are happening
right now with the teachers. Lightspeed were not light speed lighthouse might have spank you. Lots of late. Lots of lights, lighthouse. We are in the 3rd year. What is that
evaluation? What are we finding with that in? But with that engagement? >> Yeah, I think that's an excellent question. I mean, really, what we've done is
more kind of qualitative research pilots that we've launched. We haven't tried to correlate necessarily some of these user experiences to, you know, quantitative data like increases on so well test
results, for example, we're really looking with the AI work to try to determine what are some of those use cases, waterways, that those innovative teachers that we have in our classrooms that
are asking, you how can I use a I have? How can I use it to increase my productivity? How can I use it to increase my effectiveness in terms of really providing targeted
personalize individualize resources? students individualize learning needs what are ways that I can use it to increase my understanding of the most effective practices and how can I use it for research? I
can. I use it for data analysis. How can I use it to improve the feedback that I'm providing to students right? So we've really been collecting more information about some of the use cases that were then a fine and ways
that we can find those those use cases that are going to benefit. And how can we scale those those types of experiences up more systematically in the future
by providing more targeted, you know, training and professional development around some of the things that we're seeing that are having more benefit. >> Those pilots come with the opportunity for teachers to be
trained and discerning light. This is a good This is not a good resource of these we saw was meet the standard in rigor of Fairfax County. It takes me back to what you talked about
going into classrooms. You see worksheet that all over the place and some. Well, is have a second great work sheet like how are we? Yeah, we're hearing that it is meeting standard. >> You know, we're not using
the technology to generate worksheets, for example, because we want to, you know, create lessons that are really going to get those portrait of a graduate skills that are really going to push problem solving critical and creative
thinking that just necessarily, you know, more practice problems. For example. >> Right. That was just an example to kind of talk about it. Inconsistency across. But
what we are trying to use artificial intelligence and some of these technologies to getting more resources that are more targeted to individual student learning needs, for example, right? So >> when students aren't having
as much success with the Tier one curriculum materials that we purchase for all of our students and for all of our teachers, students may be, you know, multilingual learners, students that, you know, are
struggling you know, accessing the academic language. How can artificial intelligence take some of existing resources that we have and create additional supplements and materials that are going to
support the instruction right? How can they support teachers and developing some of those, you know, graphic organizers for students to help them really understand the main ideas, the key vocabulary that
we want to teach a lesson. For example. So it's really more about differentiating materials. So the teachers don't have to do all of that work necessarily on their own. Like that's one of the productivity use cases that
we're talking about. >> I think I'm going to save the rest of my inquiries for that work session when we're talking about the road map because I think absent that kind of perspective, we're all
over the place. At least I know I am. I'm all over the place I want. And I said this before. I think 2 things can be true at the same time, I can be excited about the possibility here. But I also can be concerned about some of
the things that have come out and very reputable publications regarding the harm that could be caused. If this is done unchecked. And I don't think we fully
articulated public. At least I don't have that full articulation in terms of how are we going to achieve those things so I will wait until that journey is outlined. But
I did have one last question. Regarding the SAT in A C t. >> Online. Administration. Now I know one is no longer
available on paper. And one is I guess we're taking some steps. Which one is it? Is it the SAT that are no longer available. They're only availadigitally.
>> I believe that. That's correct. Last year's administration was the last fall. I think it was October was the deadline where they switched over to only electronic come computerized.
So we had to kind of move on that. But the A C T we are taking the steps to do that digit out electronically. >> Again, I have to triple
check on the ACC. I'm not sure that there's a paper pencil option for a city right now are not have to check on that. To be sure. We have a very small percentage of our
students to take A C T and comparison to the SAT, right? We offer sat in school. They testing for all students free of charge. >> I just wanted to differentiate in my mind's eye of which one is our innovation. And which one is
just, you know, this is where we are. Well, and I would >> suggest that certainly was not our innovation, that we had to spend a lot of time for to make sure that well, we didn't want have a large group
of students show up to take the SAT and not have the. Wi-Fi support it or right. was a significant lift and there are a number of schools around
the country that actually had real glitches and their first few administrations. And when students pay to come in, you know, range all their plans to be there. We want to make sure it was very proud of the team that we really didn't have
some of the issues that other divisions have. So I want to return to the topic of instructional technology at large because I do think after
reading a lot and starting work on the policy, I just don't think that. >> school board is meaningfully and appropriately engaged in the work regarding technology in our school division, particularly what's
used for instruction. I I want to understand what's being used and why. What's proven effective. The board being involved in curriculum development work is is not operational. It's at the core
of what we're here to do it to be sure that what children are learning meets the values expectation of the community is based on high standards and research. Stephanie have talked about developing
curriculum, our policy 33 for instructional materials last updated in June 2014. Here's what it says and the responsibility, the identification of instructional materials for
curriculum, planning design and implementation is a joint function of the school board departments and local schools. Basil materials. If you cannot recall the basil literacy material. We review that we
are presented about it. That hasn't happened in this curriculum development process, supplemental materials that talks about print and non pretty instruction materials approved for classroom. Use scope and
procedures. Instructional materials that are used to implement curriculum programs include Al Audiovisual material, instructional technology in tax. We have not been meeting this policy. That
is. Pretty much ancient. a kid to comment. I think. Part of why you have an approved them is they haven't been brought forward because you're still.
>> Piloting them to determine which ones will likely be once that we would bring forward for board review. >> I'm not talking I do. I'm even and then I reviewed the
list that you agreed on. October 7th. I asked for the list of all the instructional technology and it was to be in the Al 12 report. You did provided. That was in a Friday letter which again is not
transparent. We were asked not to put it in a public facing document because of the costs connected in the bid process for some of those tools. So we did not place in a public facing That's the first time
I've heard that. And I was the one that asked for it regardless. It is so tough to talk about these big topics in the short amount of time because we're getting
information that not everybody has. I'm picking it up. This is not a fulsome conversation. Anyway. The last thing, if I could. report says nothing
about our school board policies and that is a condition of process. We put it in the ER policy. So there's so much more that needs to be said. And I find
this not compliant. Thank you, Mr. Seeing no others were going to go ahead and call for a vote on the motion that is
on the screen. All those in favor, Mr. Fresh, Mister McDaniel, Mr. Maccoll mean Missing John Cutting this lady Mystics it Mr. Dunn or I'm
sorry, Mr. Moon and myself, all those opposed Aaron. Mr. Newman. You already? Yes.
Those opposed missed Maren and Dr. Anderson with Mr. Dunn away from the table. The clerk, please read the vote, just confirming Mr. Me was a
yes, correct. vote is 8, 2, 0, one. The motion carries. Thank you annually. The board will review each executive limitation at the time of the monitoring report is provided.
>> To determine if revisions are needed board members may offer amendments to executive limitations that any regular meeting provided they send the Final Amendment language. The board and clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting at 2 at which it's to be considered at this time. No amendments have been submitted in advance of this meeting. Executive limitation, 12 technology was placed on the
consent agenda for approval later later in tonight's meeting to maintain the current language for the year ahead, board members have access to feedback forms and you can provide feedback via the form either electronically
or by using the hard copy provided to you. Agenda item. 9.0 1 fy 20 sept 2027 proposed budget. I call on Doctor Reed
for the Fy 2027 proposed budget. All right. >> It's seems
>> this evening, I just want to say good evening and thank you for the opportunity to present the Fairfax County Public Schools fiscal year 2027 proposed budget. This is
critically important work. And as we need to balance our commitment to our children and the future of Fairfax County with our accountability to the
hardworking taxpayers here in Fairfax County, Public Schools. wait just a moment. So this get set up. I think
that's the first page. And thank you. Text team.
So for our broader community this evening, it's really him Horton, that are broader community really know that we're being incredibly
fiscally responsible and we're focused on the greatest needs of our division. And the statute requires that I bring to the board a needs-based budget. In other words, what
we believe what I believe we need to function to continue to sustain excellence here in Fairfax County, Public Schools. I want to start by centering ourselves and why we
have a budget and what
budget's fund. So let's go
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♪ ♪ ♪ going to say here in Fairfax County, our young people are
exceptional and our young people are exceptional because of the strength of our staff. Our educators, our support staff, our families, and our programs and services. Our
strong partnerships with families and the support from our entire community. Maintain and the excellence of this community's come to expect our students continue to
outperform their state and national peers on a number of measures as well as our global peers on measures, including SAT scores graduation and most
recently are 37% increase in national merit. Semifinalists year-over-year. I can't say enough about how hard working our students and staff are in every role that they're in.
And I'm just really pleased to have an opportunity this evening to provide a budget that I believe will support and continue the excellence. I also before I go any further
want tank our chief finance officer Lee Burden, Alice, which in turn Matthew Norton and our entire budget team, they've done a tremendous amount of work in
preparing this budget. And again, we're just so blessed to have such a strong business and finance department. I want to remind our board that the
strategic plan will guide our budget as it guides our work. The strategic plan was developed fined for our community and our students, staff, families and all community members with or
without children in Fairfax County, Public Schools. We're part of this work because we recognize that strong schools, equal strong community. As we
look at the budget priorities for this year, the proposed fy 27 budget recognizes the ongoing financial challenges we've experienced in Fairfax County as many families have
been deeply impacted by significant reductions in the federal workforce and other economic factors. This budget focuses on the essentials.
We've heard our community and we are making sure that what I am bringing to you as a budget tonight. Absolutely focuses on exactly what we need to
sustain excellence in Fairfax County, Public Schools. This includes adjustments to compensation as part of our collective bargaining agreements. Strong educators and support staff are the
cornerstone of student success. We remain committed to leading the region in attracting and retaining the best talent for all physicians and public education. We've
also listened and acted on our staff's request to explore an alternative provider for medical benefits because we know that competitive compensation is not just about salaries. And I want to thank
our benefits team and all of those in HR business that have made that transition smooth we were able to and spend a significant amount of time to
run an RFP for a different provider that has been able to keep our costs down comparison to many divisions around the
country. We do continue to be future-focused exploring 22nd century solutions that will shape our students experience a safer pair. Careers that don't yet exist. And also on
our community know that we have spent a great deal of time working on ways to be more efficient with the funds entrusted to us and be good stewards of the financial
resources that were provided to support education here in Fairfax County. The Fy 2027 proposed budget reflects both knew and ongoing funding
challenges and the impact of federal funding on the state budget and the state underfunding evidence by the joint legislative Audit and Review Commission. The jailer study given the economic
uncertainty that we have faced, there are no new resources that were considered. In other words, Beck has several years ago. Departments came forward list
of new ideas and new resources required. We didn't do that this year because we know there are new resources. So any new ideas and programs and plans that departments are
planning. Were instructed to reallocate existing funds. other words, we need to stop doing things to start doing new things. So we want our community know that that's the posture at this time and that
we're being very thoughtful with the funds entrusted to us. Recall that we had significant reductions in our budget that we're required to balance the fy 2026 approved
budget and these reductions total the 121 million or 3% of our total budget last year. We continue to look for additional opportunities to maximize our resources,
increase our efficiencies and invest in the high impact programs and services. The Fy 27 budget will total 4.1
billion which is an increase of 197 million or 5% over the fy. 26 approved budget as mentioned. The proposed budget is Needs-based and focuses
only on the basis requirements of the division, including competitive compensation and multi-year investments. The transfer we will be requesting
from Fairfax County is we will be requesting a 138.4 million this year. And that's 5.1% over the fy. 26 transfer. It
is important to note that this is 48% less. In last year's requested increase. In other words, we're asking for 129.8
less 129.0. 8 million less than we asked from the county last year. I believe that this is a very reasonable budget. It's appropriate and it allows
fcps to sustain the excellence that residents have come to expect our county partners also prioritize K 12 funding during a recent legislative public hearing. And we're very
excited to continue partnering with our county leadership and Board of Supervisors as well as our county executive. I'm also pleased to say that one of the reasons we were able to
ask for such a lower county transfers that are state colleagues increase the funding from the state. We were able to realize a
savings, an RV arrests, retirement structure, as well as the revenge working the Commonwealth. So we appreciate the support of our state delegation as well as the
continued partnership in support of our Board of Supervisors. I will say that of the 138 million that we're
asking for. No back. One slide. At the fiscal forecast recall that we were told. I think our portion, if you
will, of the current owner of the revenue projections? Well, as I think 116 million, which leaves the 22 million dollar
Ghana. However, as we discussed, the fiscal forecast did not include the meals. Tax anticipated revenue and that anticipated revenue was, I
believe, quoted as about 16 million for a half a year, which would be 120 million for a full year. So we believe that that gap of 22 million
between the 11638 that my the superintendent budget is requesting would be less. a quarter of what is projected to be collected from the meals
tax. We feel that's a very reasonable fill a gap filling resource. So the next page we
are in this budget honoring collective bargaining agreements which for you will be 163 million and recently
ratified fcf PSA adjustments. At 17.7 million. We've also been able to save 2.3 million and benefit rate changes as a result of the work on the new
RFP. We continue our collective bargaining work and we're committed to that is it's critical and our ability to retain high-quality educators and support staff.
This year we're just very to see a number of factors that are able to contribute to very reasonable County Transfer Act
and overall we expect a net decrease of the 2.3 million due to benefit rate changes, which include a decrease in the vrs employer contribution
rate offset by the increase in health care premiums. The next slide, I think is a board. And as a school division and community, we can very proud
of the slide, the progress we've made the Masters lane beginning teacher salary. We've gone from in 2024. Being 7 out of 8 to fy 2026. Being
second out of 8 and one of the things that this has resulted in is that our retention rates have surpassed 90% over the past 2 years, which exceed
pre-pandemic retention rates. So we're very proud of that. And I think when we have high expectations as a community and as an organization. I
support has to be part of that. And we have world-class results and I appreciate that. The board has supported world-class salaries for
educators and staff. The bass line adjustments that are included in this budget is that we 0.2 last year we added
one to the class size, this budget polls that back to 0.5. So we are mitigating half of the parts of class size edition. This budget, fully
funds elementary special Ed Department chair physicians. contractual recurring base line adjustments as well as fully funding the advanced
academic resource teacher positions. And it has a board. Your was clear on those positions. I also when I met with principals in our
association this afternoon, are elementary to be very creative and just worked extraordinarily hard this year, we allowed I use a more
significant use of carryover which is no longer available because we used it as one time dollars. So this budget puts those positions back in the base and we believe they're
important and necessary for the work of our elementary educators. Next slide. And we also made commitments,
multi-year investment commitments. Our family liaison position can for Jean's. This is the year of this work. So our family liaisons, not our part-time
family liaisons, but our hourly family liaisons will now have contracts. This is the last I want to say batch, but it's a last grouping the last year of our commitment. And that means that many of
our family liaison Suport here for years and years who were not previously eligible for retirement benefits, for example, will be. So I appreciate the board's commitment to that work.
They're some of our hardest working. Staff members in the county. We're also committed to finishing out stipends in the athletics and activities program the fine and
performing arts typhoons this year is the last year of the build out our athletic trainers. This is year 4 of our commitment. We're looking to expand K 12 robotics as an
equity in access option across all K 12 schools and putting money in for educator Maf credentialing as we need more educators with higher math
credentialing need some. We need to invest in that. So those are with the budget is funding next slide. So the
county transfer again, the revenue adjustments is 138.4 million. We go back to my notes here. If you read things so many times, have you needed
my notes that projected revenue for the operating fund again totals. 4.1 billion. The net increase is 5%. Our
request again as 138.4 million from the county. We are projected to receive additional state funding based on the governor's. 26 to 28
introduce budget and the state budget includes projected increases related to additional sales tax revenue, additional state aid resulting from a lower local composite index and compensation
supplement and routine benchmarking costs for standards of quality and other direct aid programs. Finally, the reduction of 12.4 million
other funding available is the result of our commitment to long-term fiscal statistics. Sustainability by transitioning to a structurally balanced budget that doesn't rely on a one-time beginning balance
partially offset by additional funding and tuition revenue. So this is that these are the revenue adjustments. And as I mentioned, the state revenues that certainly is improved
year-over-year. This year. One of the things that we felt was important to put in a budget presentation is that should we receive more budget funding?
Because the new General Assembly has not wrestled with the budget as yet. We're still working off of our former governor's budget. If we were
to receive further funds or if our county chose to over fund our transfer. And we would look at restoring the complete class size, not just half a
student, but the full student. And we would look at an elementary stem are inclusive Pre-K expansion that, oh, my goodness, are major maintenance backlog. And we
have professional technical partnerships and apprenticeships as well as looking at the possibility of world language expansion. So those are topics we would like to fund if indeed we receive
more funds than we have plans for. Restoring fully risk during our staffing model is
again, a significant priority. Here's so you can stay involved, Brady or staff members. Students were community members. We have a variety of events occurring,
recalling that learning happens best in community. We invite the community to follow our budget process. The Fairfax County budget process and the state budget process, all of which are happening
right now and will continue in the coming weeks. There are a variety of ways you can share your feedback, which are all included here on the slide and will be posted online as part
of this presentation. So the sun, the next steps, we're going to have a work session on February 10th. We're all actually be answering questions from the board rather than just making a presentation. And the board
will be holding public hearings. Of course, on the 2 dates in February. And then another work session. And then
advertised budget will be adopted on February. 26 so trying to make this presentation is tight as possible in and with. Again
why we have the budget we have and what we hope to continue as a result of this. So if we can play that, please.
>> Some teachers are written by circumstance. Not ours. ♪
♪ >> And our schools, our futures are written in the moments between the bows. They're written in classroom. And the law in the code on the
stage. And on the field. This is a story of excellence belonging. the story of what's next. We don't just prepare
for the future. We are building. It will always be numbers, I think. Don't tell the full story. We are proud
of. Our success We celebrate our cheap and you're ready for the future. We are expecting public space.
♪ >> And so the young people of today are the architects of tomorrow and Fcps is dedicated
to quipping them to thrive in a world. We cannot imagine today talked a little about it tonight with the skills to not only adapt to a changing world but to shape. We appreciate
our county board of supervisors and our state legislators for their partnership and for working with us to deliver on the power and promise a public education, nothing more
important. Their continued financial support enables Fairfax County to provide our young people in our entire community, a strong future for those watching tonight,
whether you're a parent staff member resident community member partner, student alarm. I thank each of you for supporting Fcps and helping us continue to not just be the heartbeat of our community,
but also the economic engine of Fairfax County. With that. I thank you as well. And I look forward to the feedback and our journey forward. Thank
you. Thank you. >> We have a full. >> session planned for this for February 10. So I'm not suggesting that we need to exhaust everything, but we
have a few lights on that for folks and we're going to have our budget chair mystics it going kick things off. >> Thank you, Doctor. Eat for
your presentation for the fy 27 for proposed budget. I would like to thank the Fcps but team, the burden and staff forward this hard work to make this make sure the budget is
delivered on time and secular age and understandable. This event is budget review. Some modest request that focus on the basic needs of the school systems and honor Fcps
collective bargaining agreement with the unions overall ifs. If I-27 prevent proposed budget request 5% increase in the funding from
previous year. It should be noted that the content of new projection for the EFI 20 so fiscal forecast. pretty happy to Murray. And if CBS when Noel, we did not know if the
county giving your prediction have chain and through the county excutive introduce his budget on February 17. And just want remind everyone
about the budget session work session on Tuesday, February 10th. And then we'll be hearing on February 10, 11 and 11 public hearing include secluded in case the number of
community members and staff would like to comment on the significant and cannot be handled in one evening. The final budget work session is scheduled for Thursday,
February 19th adoption of the Flight. 27 school board, Edgewood Eyes. Budget is slated far February. 26 and I just want to also thank my
lead was not a supervisor. National Sizemore Heizer for being the budget and the next. And then we're working with the team and I'm very thankful learned a lot in this process.
And I'm really excited for this budget done and hopefully get fully funded. The CR. Dr. Anderson.
>> Thank you. I will save most of my questions for the work session, but I did have one thing in which I was confused. The partial class size restoration is that referring
to the staffing formula adjustments because that's what we had. Last year. Yes. Why is the title differently?
Trying to be clear? Okay, because I think that was one of the questions that I ask last year is a staffing adjustment, not a class size and pat. >> And we had a very long
conversation about it, not necessarily being the same because you are changing the formula, which would have some impact in some places where class size reduction will have impacts and
>> all of the places. >> So I will make sure we have the correct semantics who are trying to be clear, but it is the staffing formula. >> OK, thank you. That's the only thing I wanted to get my
mind around and preparation for this and I guess a statement that I want to make is. I was very optimistic that the passing of the meals and
beverage tax would yield something for us, particularly since I think we lobby for this high many years now. And this burden. Multiple and I'm
not super encouraged based on the response receive of the fiscal forecast. So I I just want to leave that there. >> Thank you, doctor. And told our team we're going to stay
in the light. believe that this is a reasonable, the simple task. Mister McCain.
>> Staying in the light. I want to thank you for the very succinct presentation. I think this is well received here and I hope it was received throughout the division. Just
just a clarification. horrific ation question. So I see we are rolling out robotics, which I think is a positive step. K 12. Can you give us a
sense of what that looks like? >> We written a four-year plan to increase the robotics opportunities, not just within the classroom, but also competitive provided
opportunities with first we've its first Lego or First Lego League because right now we have a very you don't have as many schools participating as
we could. And it's a really we don't have access for students across the elementary middle and high schools for that competition. So we currently
are looking at a 4 year plan that's something that is, again, a collaborative effort between doctor per city owes office Dr Ponce saw office. And Dr King's Office as we
look to make sure a couple S as part of the work. >> It's great. I know we've enjoyed her visits with Joey it at a field in the market going to he's been part of
drying the plan. So I know in past years we've work takes extends science, Olympiad math limpie every school, right? So that remains I did see kind of
your last night about potential things we could do and included the work on steam and Flex and world languages. More broadly. And I know in past years we had talked about
that being a priority to make sure that every elementary school has either flats. So I guess just a question in my mind is it seems like robotics might have jumped the queue
and that sends or we still. Is it, isn't it? >> looking at that as honestly, a part of elementary stem as well. Right? So it's kind of it's a don't know if
that's it's not exactly a stem teacher, but it's a program to provide at least on a much less budget. You know, it's a very modest 0, 3, 8 spirit
$1000. It's a very modest amount in a budget. So it's not paying for a lot of people. It's more paying first ifans and equipment. So it's getting us launched unless we
actually do receive more funds in which case then it would enable us to move towards more people. >> OK, great. I just don't want us to lose sight of into
a statement. And finally, which and then the final question for tonight and will do more later is student athletics and activities. Can you unpack? But that?
>> At 1.9 million I believe it continue stipends. And also we're expanding middle school sports again next year as well as adding JV boys, volleyball. And building out. I think
girl's wrestling has a few more options next year. So it's making sure that we have activities at the middle and high school as well as have
competitive stipends athletics and activities and >> but at some point in this budget process, will you announce what the next middle school sport will be? >> Yes, are. In fact, I don't
even hold The teams have been working on ADR fun, saying our middle school principals. But as soon as we know, you know, now. >> Well, thank you. Again, the
40 further discussion. This a very pleasant. thank you. Mr. Moon. >> Thank you for that. You think will the presentation to sort of make a wooden quick
point for consideration and listen, my comics consultation. You to move one
I guess one of the most important things that it last But just like around these.
eating minute to make adjustments. I am hopeful. That we don't want funding.
From state. Get more funding from the state. And I'm glad that you're laid off some of things that we might consider if you come funding and bouts
Manuel, those mighty choir. Preparations start preparing or you are again waiting on terror after. Final adoption of the budget iy. So
that's something I want you to start thinking about. It. And we can perhaps some conversation at the work session. Misleading.
>> Thank you. The budget team. Great work. Very excited and optimistic about this budget. I do feel confident that the Board of Supervisors will.
Give us the 22 million above what their fiscal forecast was and that will come from Mills I'm I'm very optimistic about that. I just want to 3 points.
One is the salary. Catch up to get from second to from 7th. I'm sorry to second. Masters Lane is is incredible. And we
cannot ever get behind again. sadly for me, I lived through bunch freezes. Apparently I should still state working because I would be doing pretty darn well right now. But I'm excited for all my
friends, colleagues and the people I work with now who are going to great system to benefit from that. The closing that gap and the retention of staff at 90 plus percent.
Folks. That is unbelievable. Hey, that is not happening anywhere in this country. So kudos to the work, the and again, very excited. The 0.5
class size in terms of staffing formula, are teas and from that. That allocation to be funded from central. And then I'm excited that we, you know, that you provided with a
slight 13, which is if we get more you know, from whatever revenue source, because you you create a needs-based budget. We need the one put
back in the staffing. Now. But you did appoint 5 front and I appreciate that. But I just want to elevate the fact that we need the one back. And also we need steam in every
elementary school in the other things that were list on the slide in from Iran, Pre-K for all so I just really appreciate the hard work in here. I hope we get to slide
13. I hope we're going to get excited that we can actually do some of the seeing some slight or 13. So I look forward to the work session and thank you so much for this
optimistic budget. Thanks. Mr. Fresh, thank Have enjoyed hearing you roll out the budget. The proposed budget if you're one of our collective
bargaining agreement was about making history. >> I think year 2 few is about building momentum and showing that this can work. And
obviously with year 1, 4, fcf PSA as well. I also think that there are probably some savings that we will realize out of change in Richmond. You
know, I I've spoken to many of our our delegates, including our new delegates, given the volume of change in leadership and folks joining Spanberger administration and they're all
committed to finding ways to bring more revenue into our schools, including advancing workaround J I'm hopeful there. And obviously we can't count our chickens before they
hatch, but I'm grateful to see that you're at least thinking about that. Additionally, our legislative program this year, one of the priorities is
making changes at the state level that would help the state Board of Education become more collaborative with local school divisions and less adversarial and having an
adversarial state Board of Education well often make staff work in non efficient ways to be responsive to our
partners in Richmond. And so. More efficiency will create more opportunity and less opportunity cost. And I think that'll be good for us. And finally, I think fewer
politically motivated goose chases designed to get law enforcement officials on cable news. We'll probably save us some significant money as well. And all of that can be
reinvested in student success. And our educators because I think that's what our priority always needs to be. And so this is the beginning of this conversation, which never really ends. But this is the
beginning of the formal conversation. I look forward to continuing the conversation with my colleagues about this as it goes forward with our
educators and staff as we encourage folks to fully fund our our budget and consequently our collective bargaining agreements. And I will be right with them in
Richmond. many of us were going to be Richmond on Monday. It doesn't look like that's going to happen anymore. I'm not making any predictions. But weather forecasters certainly are. I
appreciate the work that's gone into this by burden in the budget team by our budget chairman sticks and look forward to engaging in the
future. So I'm not going to take a full turn because I know we have a work session coming up, but I just want to say thank you so much to you and your team. >> For all the work. Being
where we were last year, we had to make some really hard decisions and knowing that the states and state and county are all in the same position largely impacted by many of the things going on around the
world. I just want to say thank you for the thoughtful approach that you took in the work that you've done to to make sure that you reshaped the way we were spending money in order to make realign our
priorities. With what we said we were going to do and I want to make sure that everybody understands that this is a needs-based budget. This is nothing fancy. This is just
keeping us going the way that we're going and we still were able to meet our obligations and we also were able to put that things back that were caused the most heart burned
last year for not only us like internal but within the community. So I really appreciate the work that you and your team have done to take a thoughtful approach here and use a scalpel instead of a Hatchett. So thank you
very much for all the work that you did. We're going to go ahead and move on Holden factory. You're not done. >> Agenda item. 9.0. 0, 2
strategic plan. Update. Dr Reid for a strategic plan. Update. >> And I am so excited about this strategic plan update. So I could not wait to share this
with you. So thank you. Madam Chair and members of the board. I am thrilled to present our January update and I'm thrilled that pollen draw Dr Transportation directors here with me tonight, even though he's kind of the up of
4 in the morning. So thank you all for being here. This is connected to goal, too. tonight Strategic plan report is connected to gold too. And the measure were particularly
addressing as positive school climate safety and sense of belonging. So R Transportation team is committed to ensuring every bus ride reinforces a
positive school climate for staff prioritize student safety and Foster's belonging for many of our students are transportation staff of the first staff members to greet
them in the morning. And the last to say hello in the evening. So transportation department plays a critical role to ensure safe, reliable and welcoming transportation.
And tonight, I want to talk about our new advanced vehicle Technology R tablets, GPS and cameras for operational awareness. We're also going to
talk a minute about the here comes the bus mobile app and the bus delay, notification system, both of which are more and more important is we continue through this winter.
This winter. We begin deploying advanced vehicle technology, including radio frequency, enable tablets for real-time navigation instant route. Adjustments and
verification of student identity and location. Tracking with full implementation by the end of the school year. And these are really important safety features onboard camera
systems remain fundamental, ensuring safety and accountability and the technology is going enable unprecedented transparency for our families. So that here
come the bus app and bust delay notifications should be providing real-time tracking and immediate alerts. They respect family time and eliminate unnecessary, waiting some of the technology that
we've been using with our by staff has actually created some glitches recently. So I think these new tablets and the new software connections
should minimize any. any of these glitches moving forward. Our drivers remain key partners in student well-being and their training is focused on building positive,
respectful relationships with students and ensuring that every driver helps to foster a secure interesting environment. transportation
staff also how are students to be peer leaders through safety patrol programs and by focusing on both staff capability and student leadership. We're ensuring our
transportation system is a seamless in support of extension of our schools, dedicated to student well-being. Just transportation by the numbers
is unbelievable. The fleet transports honestly a staggering 131,931 students daily. That's a population of a major city move safely and
reliably twice a day. Currently, we're operating 1398, almost 1400 buses across the service area of over 391 square miles. And you can see
the other data points on the screen, quite frankly, the other data point, I think the site there is that we have 40,000 stops and I want to say that actually 45,000 bus stops
right now and I am so proud of our transportation team, Mr. Mueller and this trend Roddy our Virginia Department of Transportation Vdot folks who
do all of our inclement weather sanding and plowing. They have co mapped all over routes and bus stops to make those a priority and also to
not be to the degree possible moving snow onto a bus, stop sidewalks. And I just think that's incredible to map 45,000 stuff. So props to our team that took a lot of work
and they did it this summer so that we're ready. And when Mr. Lambert, Mr. Mueller can Iran the call to see this afternoon with the Virginia Department of Transportation. They are ready they're connected to our
team and we're looking forward to making sure things are safe. So to see this work in action, let's take a look at our transportation team in
action. Madam Clerk, please play the video. >> Every morning fcps buses
and a first-class tons of the day. Transportation staff set the tone for learning by ensuring every student arrive safe, supported and ready to succeed. We call this the boss
of the future with innovation and safety come together. Tablets with new lighting software. Give drivers real-time updates to keep out accurate and efficient. And they also improved
communication. The schools and families. New camera system take safety to the next level. Parents and students can feel confident that their ride is
secure. >> So let's say, for example, we had the first stop on this road. It will show you all the students assigned to the the student comes in a bus.
>> The scan there are causing car. Also there's about shown this students currently on Ford right now. So turns to yellow and the number of the students on board has been
updated. The best part of the system as he can show you when and where the students get on and off the eventually the parents will be also be able to track the kids through the afternoon. Little devices will
be able to. >> This isn't just technology for technology's sake. It's about equity and safety, making sure every student has the same, reliable and support
of experience. The cause of that experience will always be relationships. This is something technology cannot replace all student patrols played key role in that experience. They guide their
peers. Bill responsibility and strength in the sense of community on this. >> Also, that role comes Al and make sure is that that
everyone comes out safely. And the fact euros have to go out and tell the kids to sit in school. And make sure safe.
>> This year, not just one foot to a law. Student patrols honored by the American Automobile Association. AAA as a safety patrol of the year. We're so proud of all student
leaders, but where the rubber meets the road and always has been with amazing team of skilled drivers and attend. I'll drive is doing more than
transport mentors, role models and trusted adults. When a student feel seen and supported before they even enter the school building. It changes the whole day for
hours. >> It might seem like a small thing that we do taking back and forth to school. But I think we are like some of the foundations of our life to
tell all the parents. That I had My That honestly about your children. >> gives me a really great
sense of pride. And my job to see my driver's excel and provide excellent transportation for the students in the families. That is the number one thing that
that rain coming into work to makes me want to be there for the driver says so that they supply, you know, trips and experiences for the students
and families. >> It >> Madam Chair, that concludes this month strategic plan update and the big a big thank
you to all our driver's mechanics routers supervisors are transportation team is amazing. I 131,000 of our kids
every day. Thank you. Dr Reid. Mr. Fresh. >> Any time I mention buses, my partner reminds me that in elementary school he was in
student patrol. So he still kind of polices are transportation. First. I can't believe that Mr. Drought is
here at this hour. He's going to be up at 4 o'clock in the morning which might be. No, it's not earlier than the superintendent, but it is
very, very early I have to say that Mister and dry is extremely responsive. Far more responsive than you would expect from somebody as busy
as he is. And it's always insightful and always helpful no question goes unanswered. So I very much appreciate the clarity that you helped bring to our constituents because
sometimes the questions are complicated about why a bus stop is here instead of there. And it's always treated with the thoughtfulness that it deserves. So thank you very much for your hard work. In
December just after Thanksgiving, I had an opportunity 2, I've been doing some shadowing of Fcps employees over the last
several months. Libraries, custodial work and I had an opportunity to do ride along on one of our our school buses and got to see you know, up
close and personal. How much care and attention our bus drivers have for our students and the relationships they build, especially with the student Patrol students, Mr.
Spalding was the driver that I got to shadow and he was charismatic. He knew the kids by name and and they were.
Very well behaved for the most part there are a few kids that had to sit down. But the student patrol had them under control. So I appreciate the new technology. I know that it
is not easy to adopt new technology, especially when year trying to do it while doing something else at the same time. So I know that it's
going about as well as we can expect and and will will learn a lot more in the year ahead. So I appreciate that as well. And I appreciate the broader update. These employees worked
extremely hard and we need more of them. So if you are watching this, we are hiring and you just have to come to Fcps Edu. I think slash jobs
or careers will take you to find more information about becoming a bus driver in Fcps and will help you get licensed. So thank you.
>> Yeah, thank you. I was remembering that join my daughter when she was patrol on that patrol training and the bus was on its side and they had to exit. That could be something cool for the board to do again, like one of
these hands-on things to see experience is there's just like so much tick to understand and, you know, to that point, I just I just want
to say, you know, it's OK for us to change agenda. A Hughes is monsters meeting. And I know I had asked if this could be put on another agenda. I I
just I don't find it appropriate or comical that our staffers here and has to work in 4 hours. And if we're supposed to be emulating wellness and safety, we cannot
operate like this. you know, I mentioned this as well with all the community engagement staff who are at all of these meetings We just have a duty to be healthy and how we do
things. I just want to share that. I hope we can. Not have staff here who get up in a few hours in the morning again. Dr
Anderson. >> Thank you. and right. looked great in that video. By the way, quick question happening, electric buses that
we have of the 13. 98. I was. think it's more than what it actually Tell us about 30 by 33, 30, was 100 that we have. Oh, now I know why. Never
mind. Okay. So about 30. Thank you so much. The They are ready and and use somewhere. >> I'm not feeling secure in terms of what I understand
about that balloon to break. We started doing implementation of the tablets. >> And those have a sweep rocks. We have about 500 tablets of those 13. 98 in
service. Now next week, if the weather cooperates with us, we're gonna have a big training with all the drivers so that we fully implemented in understand full functionality that habits. So
we're well on our way to go for next school year that with the 500 tablets and they're attached to the bus, not to the driver for say that's correct.
>> And so doesn't come off when they go to park the bus. is status security and is locked in. I see, OK, thank you so much. And my last question, this is mostly for
this one is for Doctor Re just going over this presentation. One of the things that you outlined here on Page 2 is the equity commitment which is
amplifying student voice to inform approaches, Ana, since identities, et cetera. How does that show up in this part
of of the work. curious. >> Well, I think what it shows that in the training that our drivers receive, and I think that was one of the things
that are drivers talked about in the video as well. That. We really take seriously being that first classroom for 131,000 children right? >> If they see.
>> Each child gets on the bus. They develop a connection to those children. Their experience on the bus, their safety and well-being. They create a climate and culture
within the bus. I think that really is a climate and culture that safe supported included. And it enables our students who are on buses to start their day in a very
positive way before they ever get into the school building. Which I think is very important in our training, the strong value overseas as well as our drivers. Just there
perspective and commitment to their work. Well, thank you for that. >> You know, I miss my companion question with the 500 tablets that are going to be rolled out to the students
have the ID badges that I saw that they were tapping on the side. There. What is that going to be rolled out? Not yet currently, but looking to have that going for next year.
Wonderful. Thank you so much. >> right. The RFI cards are the future for students, but that is the drivers are going to get use the tablets and the turning and the all those
features while we pilots, some of the RFI cards. But by fall. Students on buses will have in the rock to the Derby preloaded. So no one will get lost when there's a substitute
driver. >> Thank you. Madam Chair. >> But I many friends who work for Transportation Department
and they have not huge accomplishment for. And how treat. And you why? Kudos to
you. 390 once go to minors. Cover 15 school manejaba water with and facts. It want do to
Joe. >> It was a joke. You know, Fairfax County's of fun. Just 6 coronavirus and the accompanying engine. 91 out of
5 to happens to be water. So I Tony. So why don't we or so? You know, for some? So she do your research, transport them?
Choose. County. Commissions. >> Yes, that's correct. When we have students that have programs that Fairfax County doesn't offer, we do transport students to Montgomery County
and other different county to support education. So we may be company wanted and really 391 Square mile. >> think. Okay. Seeing no
others. I am going to say that I am super excited for the best or be this year. So I really, really hope that you guys invite me. invite all of again because I was super fun. >> You know, I can't even
parallel park Mike Kyle. I of these. We actually is. The funny part is that actually took my mother last year because she loves all of that stuff. And she was thrilled. thank you so much for being
here tonight. >> Agenda item, 10 consent agenda. >> Are adopted rules of parliamentary procedure. Robert's rules provide for consent agenda listing several
items for approval by the board by single motion. Many items listed have gone through board review and documentation has been provided to all board members and the public in advance items may 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 consent agenda? Hearing and seeing no
objection. The consent agenda is approved agenda item 11 new business, the following our new business agenda items. There will not be a vote on these items this evening. But action is scheduled at a
future meeting. Agenda item, 12 Board committee reports economists Maren for a report on the governance committee. Okay. Well, I just sent an e-mail to everyone about the 6
facilities policies that are currently in the next 3 that removes tonight that there's also 3 that came from governance. We are doing a a policy. So, wow, that's huge.
certainly welcome. Talking meeting is all sorts of ideas for engagement I also will be doing more advance notice about the policies that are
coming up and will welcome the input sooner than later. So we can incorporate that into our governance committee so that we have as informed policy development as we can. So please check your email and do let me know if you have
comments forthcoming. Thank you. Thank you. Agenda item 13 superintendent matters like conduct or read for Superintendent matters. So
given the hour, I will pass this evening. I'm sorry. I'm trying to remember. There was one thing. The e-mail that
went out to families. This would be about the possibly okay. >> What I do want to mention is that this evening we did send out a note to our
families and about the potential inclement weather that's coming. And apologize for the late timing Microsoft was experiencing some challenges this afternoon,
which I think challenge all of us. But we do. We will be visiting this weekend. Our team will be working with the Department of Transportation
will be looking at the conditions and likely making decision on Sunday. So we will make sure we're going to get some kind of communication out
to families. tomorrow we're encouraging students to take home there. Remote devices or their IPads or division
laptops and any other books that might want to read or work with in case we are snow but hunt for a few days. So I
want to recall, though, that we are not moving to remote learning, but that learning happens in all kinds of spaces. And we also want to enjoy snow days as well as
linked to winner resources on our division website. So we encourage families if we are ending up with students known the link up to those resources of the V a lot of activities
that our students might be able to connect to if they are home. So thank you, Dre. I think you are also going mention something about know
the updated revised names for Oh, that's that was 90's. So the just want to Remind our community that I And and
update the names of the choices for the new high school in the western part of the county. And there were a couple reasons why one, our
student advocacy continued and the students really advocated for the. The names Skyview to be added, which really the
most popular student name. So I did add that to the recommendation, which was amended at our last presentation that was posted
and also the WHS was confusing and because we have Westfield High School as the WHS and Western High School via given those 2 pieces, the student
advocate and that advocacy and that potential confusion I did at Skyview High School as a possible choice. So just want to make sure the public knows that. And that has been posted
the so that'll be reviewed by our board. So thank you. Thank you. Doctor Reed agenda item 14 board matters in accordance with the board's consensus to the late hour. We're skipping
this item for this evening.
>> The meeting is now
adjourned at 11:55PM.
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Board members, please take your seats. Good evening and welcome to the public hearing on the superintendent's proposed school boundary adjustments. On behalf of the entire school board, I would like to thank you for sharing your comments with us. This hearing is being broadcast on channel 99 and livereamed on YouTube
and on our website at www.fcps.edu edu backlivestream. At the January 8th, 2026 regular meeting, Dr. Reid presented her boundary adjustment recommendations. And on Saturday, January 10th and January 10
13, 2026, the board heard um the school board heard comments on on the proposal at a public hearing and this public hearing is another opportunity for those comments as well. At this time, I call on Dr. Reid for a statement. >> Thank you. Uh Madam Chair, um this
evening just want to thank our community for coming out to comment. We've heard a lot of um feedback over the last 18 months and while um I think scenario four was the last formal scenario that we took back to the community very recently in December, November and
December. And after hearing feedback from the community about scenario 4, we made further adjustments and those were reflected in what I presented as an amended um recommendation at our last board uh hearing on boundaries. And at
this point, we've made no further adjustments to the to that amended recommendation. and we do look forward to hearing uh comments this evening and really appreciate the breadth and depth of community engagement in a really complex process. So we also recognize
that this uh particular round is not perfect uh and we can't let perfection get in the way of progress. Uh we know that as we have further cycles of review and further iterations uh the boundaries I think will become refined and continue
to be improved over time. So we look forward to engaging in that process uh with some spots for January of 2027 which is in the document linked on the website and others where we will be able to prep for the next fiveyear cycle and we look forward to ample time to be
really um ready for the next five year. So thank you madam chair. >> Thank you Dr. Reid. We have 32 pre-registered and walk-in speakers who will address the board at this public hearing. Speakers are allotted two minutes and we ask that you stay within your time limit. The timer will start
when you begin to speak and the timer will sound after two minutes. Please ensure that your remarks are limited to the proposed school boundary adjustments and that your remarks adhere to the school board's expectation for community participation. Including in those expectations are that only one person is allowed at the podium when speaking.
Neither adults nor children may accompany a speaker to the podium. Copies of all expectations are available at the back of the auditorium. To assist with the flow of tonight's hearing, please ensure that you are following along with the speaker list and please be ready to go as soon as your name is
called. If you have a hard copy of your testimony, please give it to the clerk. If you are virtual, please turn your on your camera when you are the next in line to speak so that you just have to unmute when you are called to speak. If you have electronic copies of your testimony and would like to share it with the board, please email it to
community participationfps.edu. edu. When your name is called, the clerk will read your name three times before moving on to the next individual on the list. You may find copies of the speaking order at the back of the room or on board talks. We ask for grace and patient patience from the audience
members and we also ask you to hold applause so that we keep the hearing flowing to ensure that all speakers are heard in a timely manner. Um, school board members may be taking small breaks but are able to access the hearing throughout the building and we'll be listening to all speakers. Madam clerk,
please call our first speaker, >> Ashley. >> Ashley Vanderante, Miss Vanabonte, we are getting the screen down. I apologize. When you are ready, uh, please speak. We, uh, have you muted at this time.
>> I'm not sure if you're speaking, Miss Vanabonte, but you're you're still muted. We cannot hear you. Please go ahead, Miss Nabante. Miss Vanabonte, can you hear us? >> Hi. Are you ready? I can't hear anything on my side, so just let we're good to go. >> Yes, please start.
>> Is that a yes, I assume? Okay. I'm Ashley Vanderbenty. I'm a Cardinal Forest parent. I want to thank Dr. agreed in the school board for pausing the proposed boundary adjustment for Cardinal Forest Elementary School. This late change in scenario 4 introduced at a time when Cardinal Forest is without a
Bradup School Board representative would have increased the school's capacity from 102% to 108%. An outcome that somehow went unnoticed. This runs counter to the stated goals of the review, which includes balancing available capacity to make the best use of our school facilities. The scenario
placed a disproportionate capacity burden on one elementary school. No other school in the west Springfield pyramid or even in the surrounding areas experienced an increase in capacity under the scenario. The adjustment neglected to consider Cardinal Forest is comp comprised of nearly 2,400 town homes, condominiums, and other more
affordable housing options compared to the areas other areas in the pyramid whose boundaries and capacity levels remain largely the same. This placed additional strain on a community that already faces greater resource constraints and may may have less time or flexibility to attend these meetings and advocate for their school. While
educators, families, and students are doing their best to handle the already over capacity school, increasing the capacity to 108% would harm student well-being through increased stress and anxiety from crowded spaces and potentially more behavioral challenges. Academically, it would mean larger class sizes with less individualized instruction, resource strains, and an
increased strain on teachers, making retention recruitment harder. Overcrowding negatively impacts student outcomes. The last proposal asked Cardinal Forest to absorb nearly all that burden for the entire West Springfield pyramid in order to preserve preferred pyramid boundaries for others. Easing and balancing overcrowding must
be a top priority for the board as it directly impacts the quality of education a student receives and a concentrated effort should be made by the board to avoid overburdening one school. Thank you. I appreciate Dr. Le the school board for listening and pausing this change. I urge you to fully consider these factors during the next
year's review and to commit to not pushing Cardinal Forest for their over capacity. Thank you again >> Megan Neurus of the board. My name is Megan Neorus. I've been a proud FCPS employee for 16 years, but I speak to you today as a parent from Cardinal Forest Elementary.
The recent proposal to increase our capacity from 102% to 108% failed to consider the unique needs of our diverse and transient community. I'm asking for that to not happen again. Currently, Cardinal Forest is already bursting at the seams. My fourth grader and his entire grade level are currently in
modulars and special classes are pushed into trailers. Some of the classrooms already have 30 students. My sixth grader is in an advanced math class with 33 students. Had three students not been identified to complete algebra 1 delivered through admentum, there would be 36 students in that room for a
teacher to support. In the modular units, teachers share that students lose approximately 10 minutes of instruction just to use the bathroom. In the cafeteria, the overcrowding is so severe the children feel forced to choose between finishing what could be one of their only meals of the day or having
recess as they are often standing in line right up until the end of lunch. For a title one adjacent community, asking a child to choose between nutrition and play is a logistical failure and a social injustice. The countyy's strategic plan includes a vision to increase academic rigor, but you cannot have rigor without
relationships and support. Cardinal Forest is the only elementary school in the West Springfield Pyramid with five specialized special education programs, including the only preschool autism program. Close to 20% of our students are multilingual learners. 24% receive
special education services and 12% are military connected. Our diverse learners require individual attention and quality relationships with teachers that simply will vanish when they are overwhelmed by sheer numbers and limited space. When you crowd classrooms, behavior conflicts rise, mental health needs escalate, and
the quality of instruction fails. We will lose our best educators to exhaustion, and our students will lose the joy and foundation of their education. I'm asking the board to work with us to create a transparent plan that actually reduces the existing strain on our building for our mighty
Redbird. Madlin Grineer. Good evening, members of the school board. My name is Maddie Grryer. I'm the Belvadier Elementary PTA president and the parent of four Belvadier students. First, I want to thank you for postponing the proposed boundary changes affecting Belvadier. As originally
presented, those changes would have made Belvadier a triple split feeder, sending students to three different middle schools and three different high schools. We appreciate the board's willing will willingness to listen to families and educators and to hit pause on an issue with significant community impact. At the same time, postponing the
decision doesn't eliminate its effects. It simply moves them forward. Families and staff are still love trying to understand what a future split theater plan could mean for our school community. At Belvadier, relationships matter. Students succeed because teachers know them, families are
connected, and the community is stable. But a split feeder model disrupts that. It separates peers that grew up together, complicates the transition to middle school, and creates uncertainty for family. It also places additional burdens on educators who must coordinate
across a school pyramid to maintain continuity, consistency, and positive transitions in and for the curriculum. As you continue this work, we respectfully ask for meaningful opportunities to engage early and meaningfully before decisions are effectively final. We want to understand
the goals, review the data, and share what we see every day. how these changes affect students socially and emotionally, how they affect staffing and school climate, and how they affect families family's ability to plan for their children's education beyond elementary school. We're not here to dismiss the challenges
FCPS is working to address. We understand capacity and equity matter. We simply ask that any future changes involving the Belvadier community be developed with transparent communication, clear timelines, and genuine partnership so families and educators aren't left reacting at the
last minute. Thank you for your time and Continuing to consider the impact on Belvadier students, staff and Jess Steel. Jess Steel. Jess Steel. Paula Long. Good evening members of the board and
superintendent Reid. My name is Paola Long and I'm a resident of Barker of Woods community. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you tonight about our son, our schools, and our neighborhood and respectfully ask the board not to change Belvadier Glasgow justice school pyramid for our neighborhood. As a family, we deeply
value diversity. One of the primary reasons we chose to invest in bark woods is the school pyramid which we are assigned to not only excels academically as an IB and AAP center but it's also widely recognized for its diversity inclusion and equity. Our son is 11 years old and part of the last cohort
whose early education was profoundly disrupted by COVID. Belvadier Elementary became his second home a place of stability stability with our administrators and staff worked tirelessly to help students catch up. Dr. Reed, you met our son last year when you visited the school. He was the fifth
grade ambassador during your visit. An impactful experience that meant a great deal to our son. As we transition to middle school where we unders we were understandably anxious. However, Glasco Middle School made the transition seamless through strong coordination between schools, thoughtful outreach,
and uh support for AAP, non-AP, and IEP students. Our son entered sixth grade confident and thriving. Principal Baron or her team have been exceptional. The community matters. Students from our neighborhood enter middle school already knowing classmates, teachers, and even staff because these schools function as
a true pyramid. They do not walk those hallways as strangers. We are deeply invested in the schools in our community. I have served many years as P in PTA boards at both schools and I have invited I've been invited to participate in justice related scholarship funds effort created by longstanding community
members and neighbors. We are a small community about a 100 homes where families grow up together often across generations within the same pyramid. I respectfully ask the board to preserve our current school assignments and allow our children to continue their planned educational journey together before
resoning our neighborhood is revisited. I invite you to visit our community, meet our students and families and hear our stories firsthand. Leia Sar. >> Good evening. My name is Leah Sumner. Thank you for your time and consideration today. I reside in SBA
2810 within the Tyson Green neighborhood and an FCPS parent. In the first three proposals, we were appropriately aligned with neighbors to Madison High School. But after addressing other communities needs while excluding us, in the end, the current boundary proposal is a worst
case scenario than our current boundaries and further isolates and silos us away from the Vienna neighborhoods that we are geographically and community aligned to via natural boundaries, location, community organizations, and walkability.
Understanding that Westbrier is still a split feeder, it is more beneficial to the children and the community, that students are aligned where natural and community boundaries are for children's well-being, safety, and in alignment with boundary objectives.
I appreciate you allowing our children to have priority transfer, which acknowledges our alignment to the other neighborhoods, but this still keeps us siloed and fragments our Tyson's Green community. Additionally, I appreciate we will be under future consideration, but
I implore you to consider our inclusion with other community members now, especially considering the current Tyson's development that will certainly impact Marshall High School's capacity in the immediate future and who we are separated from by major roads and
natural boundaries. As such, we should be aligned to Madison versus Marshall. Further, I want to address it is not too late to do the right and logical thing for our current children versus ones impacted five years down the road. I request that our representatives not
forget to represent Tyson's Green and advocate for us in alignment with FCPS objectives and align SBA 2810 with our neighbors to Madison High School. Thank you. >> Natalie Cronin.
Natalie Cronin. Natalie Cronin. Lauren Garris. Lauren Garris. Lauren Garris. Margot Wong. Miss Wong, can you hear us?
You are muted right now. >> Miss Wong, can you hear us? Good evening. My name is Marggo Huang and I am the IB coordinator at Belvadier Elementary School as well as the parent of a first grade student at Belvadier. Belvadier is proud to offer IB's primary
years program and we are one of just two elementary schools in FCPS to offer this program. Currently, our school is part of the justice pyramid, and when students leave Belvadier, they continue their IB education at both Glasgow
Middle School and Justice High School. Very recently, a scenario was proposed that would cause some students from Belvadier Elementary School to leave our pyramid and for some also end their time with IB. I thank Dr. Reed and the school board for their careful considerations
of all scenarios and the impacts any changes have on our community. For our tiny section of FCPS, turning Belvadier Elementary School into a split feeder has long lasting impacts. With just two schools offering students the
opportunity to begin IB in preschool or kindergarten and continue through 12th grade, I urge the board to keep Belvadier Elementary School in the justice pyramid in any future boundary adjustments so that all Belvadier students have that opportunity. Thank
you. Ellen Saraphini. >> Good evening. My name is Ellen Saraphini and first I want to thank FCPS and members of our school board for hosting this meeting of community members in light of recently proposed and now postponed boundary changes. I truly
value the opportunity to share my perspective as an educational stakeholder both as a parent of two kids at Belvadier Elementary School and an active PTA member as well as a local university educator educator who trains pre-ervice and inservice public school
teachers in the six largest and one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse public school systems in the US. The need to collectively advocate for educational equity and ac and the academic achievement of all our students and kids is nothing if not a complex
endeavor. As a kid who grew up in the south without access to AAP or IB and only one high school, I recognize I am privileged to have access to these forms of education for my own children and to have the agency to advocate for their
needs. I also believe that the best forms of education are practiced transparently through dialogue and sustained home and community engagement. And as members of our vastly dynamic and diverse community of practice, I am hopeful that going
forward in the boundary proposal process, all stakeholders voices continue to be heard and members of the school board strive to maintain transparency and timely communication in seeking ways to address overcrowding and capacity issues without sacrificing the
curricular integrity of our IB pyramid or the socio emotional well-being of our children. Margaret Summers. Margaret Summers. Margaret Summers, Heather McCain. Good evening, Chair Anderson,
Superintendent Reid, and members of the board. My name is Heather McCain, and I am here as a representative of the Waln Oaks HOA board and our community. I've stood before you previously with frustration, but tonight I'm here with a very different message. Thank you. On
behalf of the families in Waln Oaks, I want to formally withdraw our opposition to the proposed boundary changes. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the boundary review advisory committee and this board for listening to our concerns and incorporating Waln Oaks into the final plan. For decades, our
neighborhood felt like an afterthought, a literal attendance island on the map. By correcting this anomaly and addressing the split feeder patterns at Brookfield Elementary and Franklin Middle, you have done more than just move lines on a map. You have restored logic and safety to our students commutes. You have prioritized student
cohorting and social stability. And most importantly, you have shown that the public engagement process actually works. It is rare in local government to feel so clearly heard. We recognize the immense pressure and the difficult math involved in these decisions. By choosing
to include Waln Oaks, you have ensured that our children will transition through the Chantelli pyramid alongside their neighbors and peers exactly as this process intended. We know that is not easy and it is not possible to make everyone happy, but we are grateful for
this step forward. We are excited to move forward as a more cohesive part of our school community. Thank you for your leadership, your late nights, and your commitment to this process. Jim Gully. Jim Gully.
Jim Gully. Joy Hang. Joy Hang. Joy Hang. Mark Bar. Good evening. My name is Mark Bar. I'm here on behalf of my two kids who happen
to be among the nearly 1700 who would be realigned based on the recommendations. And why I'm here is because I want you to hear how much I fully support these recommendations. Um I really implore the school board to go ahead and approve this tonight if possible. Actually, not if possible. Please just approve it. Um,
I would say that the impact I think some people have focused on the impact on the 1,700 realigned kids, but I really feel like it is lost that this impacts all 183,000 kids within Fairfax County Public Schools. And those impacts are positive. This whole effort has been all
about balancing capacity, keeping communities together, ensuring equitable access to programs. I will say as we have gotten closer to tonight's vote, the uncertainty felt by so many students and parents and teachers has really increased anxiety and a feeling of lack of control. I have a middle schooler who
does not know for sure which high school she's going to next year. She doesn't know which open house to go to. She doesn't know what courses she's going to be able to select from. You have parents who need to have time to make informed decisions about whether or not their kids are going to stay at their current school or their realigned school. making a decision tonight, you have the
opportunity to really alleviate so much concern for so many people within this community. I will say, as we heard earlier, this has been an 18-month process. There have been 48 inerson, virtual, and hybrid meetings. There have been three public hearings. There have been 27,000 comments on the various
tools online. And honestly, I cannot imagine the number of emails and calls and conversations you all have had, the superintendent has had, or the 96 B volunteers have had. I have to say I was in incredibly uplifted to see the changes after the first public hearing.
It really showed that the superintendent and her team are here to listen. They take that feedback to heart. They listen, they assess, they take action. I will say as the compliance nerd, I was very excited to see pent to paper committing to addressing certain targeted areas in the future. And I just
ask you please, these are informed, substantiated, and optimized recommendations. Please vote yes. Chris Mitchell, Chris Mitchell, Chris Mitchell,
Carrie Pory. Good evening. My name is Carrie Pokai and I'm a parent from Cardinal Forest Elementary. While we appreciate that the West Springfield boundary decision is on hold, it is deeply concerning that a proposal was ever considered to increase a school already over capacity to 108%.
While nearby schools remain well below capacity, with some even slated to enrollment reductions, placing the burden of overcrowding on a single school to preserve preferred school assignments for certain communities directly contradicts FCPS goals of equity and smacks of discrimination.
Even more troubling, all four proposed scenarios remove most single family homes from the Cardinal Forest boundary, leaving behind an island of town homes, condos, and apartments. This fundamentally alters the fabric of both our school and our community and raises serious concerns about diversity,
particularly when those homes are being shifted to schools planned for decreased capacity. Families are left asking who set these priorities and how such an obvious and significant impact on one community went unnoticed by the board. These decisions have real consequences. Overcrowded classrooms, continued
reliance on trailers, experienced educators leaving, and strain on basic functions like lunch and recess are not hypothetical. They are our current reality. Further increasing enrollment at our school will push it past the breaking point while other schools are positioned to thrive. My question for
the board is this. What will you do this year to achieve a more equitable outcome? What criteria and data will ensure capacity pressures are not disproportionately placed on one community? How will the board ensure the boundary review process is transparent and aligned with FCPS priorities of
community cohesion and equitable access to quality instruction? Most importantly, how will meaningful representation from our affected communities be included in the final recommendations? We appreciate the pause, but now we need a clear plan that restores trust. There is no scenario in
which increasing Cardinal Forest to 108% capacity is acceptable for our community. Thank you for your time. Assam shelf. Assam shelf. Assam shelf. Katarina Patna.
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>> We can hear you and we can see you. >> Hello. Can you hear me? >> We can hear you and we can see you. My name is Azri Namin. My son is a kindergartener at Han Valley Elementary School. I want to start by thanking Dr. Reed for listening to me and to the
community and keeping Han Valley uh and specifically the communities south of Fairfax County Parkway under the West Springfield High School pyramid. I want to urge the school board to vote according to that plan. I also want to urge the school board with to stop with the continuous review and boundary
changes. Our kids deserve stability, especially the young ones who don't understand over capacity or attendance island. My six-year-old came to me crying several times. He told me, "Mom, please do something. Please don't let them change my school. As parents, we had to live with that. We don't deserve
to live through this trauma again and again, and neither do our kids." So, I want to urge you to please stop with this recurring reviews. I also want to represent the diverse immigrant community of my neighborhood, South County Parkway. When I came here as an immigrant, my parents struggled to
afford schools at good school district. My husband and I specifically chose to live in West Springfield High School to allow the very best for our children. Taking that away from us keeps us immigrants in the continuous struggles of not being able to reach stability that non-immigrants don't experience and
that's not equitable. Thank you, Joy Jan. Hello everyone. Crucial voices have been absent in this process. We have not done all that we can to solicit from our first generation families. When I connected with Dr. Reid, she mentioned Brack was lotterybased. There was a
military rep, but why wasn't there a first generation rep or a dual language household rep? All are equally important. As someone who now resides in the West Springfield High School pyramid, I'm first generation and a product of New York City Medicaid. I was also the first in my family of five to graduate high school and go on to
college. The voices of first generation and second generation families have been missing in this process. When we assume the demographics of an area, we forget that community south of Fairfax County Parkway, there are families like mine. My sons are also of Cambodian heritage, a group often underrepresented. So, this
is a reminder that West Springfield High School is made up of 51% of individuals who identify as Asian, black, Hispanic, and other. 5% are also English language learners. Please change the narrative that West Springfield moms are all white and are afraid to attend other schools.
No, we simply love our community. Reszoning could have the opposite effect on reducing diversity. The implications are unknown. I don't need someone who doesn't look like myself or my kids coming here saying that this is for equity. Instead of acting like an ally I never asked for, get families like
myself involved and included in making major changes. I asked the board to really answer, "Was this an inclusive process representing the demographics of our communities?" If you have any doubt that it was, then how can you vote on any changes? I appreciate Dr. Reid for taking our community's feedback into
account. We cannot continue to make major decisions without the voices of historically underrepresented individuals. Just a reminder that those voices also live in the West Springfield High School pyramid. south of Fairfax. Thank you, >> Rachel Cavona.
Good evening. I'm a West Springfield High School pyramid parent that lives south of the Fairfax County Parkway in Middle. I attended the meeting when the revised 8130 policy was passed and since then
I've been following the comprehensive boundary review process closing closely. It's been a timeconsuming and draining process. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Reid, Sandy, and Kyle for listening to the parents and residents
of the West Springfield High School pyramid and putting a pen in the a pin in this boundary change for five years. It is greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Mr. Moon for taking the time to meet in person with
us and listen to our concerns. And I would also like to thank Kathy Hosek for her wonderful assistance, always willing to give a helping hand. I recommend that the school board do a deep dive into the boundary review process. Find out what
worked and what didn't work. A written after, excuse me, a written afteraction report with lessons learned will make the process run more smoothly in 2030. I also encourage the school board to release an unredacted lessons learned
report to the public. I am in favor of residency checks or enrollment veric verification. I recommend that at the entry into middle school and high school, all students at schools with utilization
rates at 105% and above must provide documentation for proof of residency. I'd also like to advocate for the students who are in high school. I agree with Dr. Reid that busing should be provided to all high school student
excuse me to Dr. Anderson that busing is to pro provided to those that are phased in when a boundary change occurs. Tatsiana Gregory. Tatsiana Gregory. Tatsiana Gregory.
Evan Fowler. Evan Saler. Evan Saler. Rebecca Herrera. Rebecca Herrera. Rebecca Herrera. Jacob Hirs.
Jacob Hirs. Jacob Hirs. Michael Stabler. Michael Stabler. Michael Stabler. Fatima Aram. Fatima Aram.
Fatima Aram. Roshan Sacrani. Roshan Sacrani. Roshan Sacrani. Kelly Oakley. Hi, good evening. Um, I just want to say
thank you very much to the school board. Um, especially Miss Lady who is my representative. She does an amazing job and her emails are I don't know how she fits all that in her day. She is incredible. Um, and also Mr. Moon too. So, I appreciate your emails, too. Um,
I can't really say too much about this because I just have one child left and she's a junior, so I don't have a lot of an investment in this process. I don't own property or or business here. But, uh, on behalf of my neighbors and the community that I live in, I just wanted to put in my two cents that, you know,
it's important to let folks know what's going on because it affects them. um the school district that property is uh involved with, they um their values go up or down based on the school system. So, it's really important to get the
entire community involved. And I think that um you know, you have to get the the notice out there. I I trust that the newspaper notice was given for this meeting. Um and then the schools that are involved, too. Hopefully, the schools all are tracking, you know, exactly how they're
going to be affected. I I looked at the um the map and it had, you know, some notations about it, but not necessarily drilling down to what streets are going to be affected um in which neighborhood. So, it was a little bit tricky for me to
to figure out, you know, exactly what school uh changes would be made between my high school that my daughter goes to and then um the other one that they would be accepting the other students. So, um I think maybe it would be helpful to get a little bit more detail to folks
that are going to be affected by these changes. Um and also just keeping touch with the community going forward. Um there was a notation about a skeleton crew uh of meetings that would be um
continuing to to provide progress. And so um if that is still ongoing, madam chair, that was our last speaker. Thank you for sharing your comments today. Okay. The board is scheduled to take action on the superintendent's proposed school boundary adjustments
tonight at a regular meeting on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. If you wish to provide any feedback to the board before this vote or to submit written comments of your testimony provided today, please do so by sending your comments to community participation at fcps.edu.
Thank you for your participation. This public hearing of the Fairfax County School Board is adjourned as of 7:07 p.m. And we will be right back. We have to do a little bit of switching over.