At 7:00 p.m., the National Anthem was performed by the Mount Vernon High School Varsity Singers under the direction of Chelsea Huber.

The School Board approved proclamations honoring Educators Appreciation Week and Children's Mental Health and Wellness Month.

The School Board heard from 7 members of the public during Community Participation.

Student Representative Rida Karim presented Student Representative Matters to the School Board.

Superintendent Reid and Chief Equity Officer Dr. Nardos King presented the 2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities regulation. The School Board adopted the 2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities regulation (SR&R) as amended. In a related action, the School Board approved 5 follow-on motions to the SR&R, which are detailed in the agenda item on BoardDocs.

The School Board also approved minutes of the November 9, 2023; January 11, 2024; January 25, 2024; and April 24, 2024 meetings, an interim Deputy Clerk to the School Board, a nomination for the 2024 Virginia School Board Association Excellence in Workforce Readiness Award, and several contracts.

Superintendent Reid presented a monitoring report on Executive Limitation-4: Human Resources. The School Board found that the Superintendent has made adequate progress towards compliance with EL-4. In a related action, the School Board voted to maintain Executive Limitation 4: Human Resources, as it is currently detailed in the Strategic Governance Manual.

Superintendent Reid presented Academic Matters and Superintendent Matters to the School Board.

Superintendent Reid presented her proposed Approved FY 2025 Budget to the School Board detailing adjustments to the Advertised Budget adopted by the School Board on February 22, 2024. Budget documents are available at this link. The School Board will hold a Budget Work Session on May 21st and Budget Public Hearings on May 14th and (if needed) May 15th. Information on the Budget Public Hearings and how to register to speak can be found at this link. The School Board will take action on the Approved Budget proposal at its May 23, 2024 regular meeting.

Finally, the School Board regular meeting concluded with Committee Reports and Board Matters.

Watch the full meeting on the FCPS YouTube channel.

Upcoming School Board meetings include:

• Audit Committee Meeting on May 13, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
• Budget Public Hearing on May 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
• Governance Committee Meeting on May 15, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
• Budget Public Hearing (IF NEEDED) on May 15, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
• Governance Committee Meeting on MAy 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
• Public Engagement Committee Meeting on May 20, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
• Budget Work Session and Advisory Committee Reports on May 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m.
• Regular Meeting on May 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m.