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School Board Members

School Board members

Learn about the Fairfax County School Board

The 12 School Board members are elected for four-year terms; one member represents each of the County’s nine magisterial districts, and three members serve at large. The current School Board term began January 1, 2024 and ends December 31, 2027. A student representative, selected for a one-year term by the Student Advisory Council, sits with the Board at all public meetings and participates in discussions, but does not vote. 

Learning about your local school board is important. They make decisions that directly affect the quality of education and resources available to students and staff in Fairfax County. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. And they want to heard from you. To find out who your local school board members are, you can visit the county's website.

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School Board Committees

Learn about School Board committees and their responsibilities

Letter to Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senior Virginia Department of Education Officials Regarding SOL Results

Superintendent Reid's message to Governor Youngkin and senior Virginia Department of Education officials regarding a false narrative in the news that FCPS student scores declined in writing and history/social sciences SOLs.

Adult and Community Education (ACE) Advisory Committee

Represents the community and brings to the School Board’s attention to resource and programmatic issues associated with adult education

School Board Liaison: Dr. Ricardy Anderson
Staff Liaison Karin Williams, Director, Operations and Strategic Planning, Department of Instructional Services

Public Engagement Committee

Plans strategies, topics, timelines, and other matters related to Board and community.

Chair: Marcia St. John-Cunning
Staff Liaisons: Christina K. Setlow, Clerk of the Board; Beth Visioli, Interim Executive Director, Office of Communications
Members: Sandy Anderson, Ryan McElveen, Melanie Meren…

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (2017-18)

A local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent.
School Board Liaison: Pat Hynes
Staff Liaison: Irene Meier, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (2020-21)

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities is a local advisory committee for special education, appointed by each local school board, shall advise the school board through the division superintendent. This information is for school year 2020-21.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen…