School Board Meetings

The Fairfax County School Board usually holds two business meetings each month.

School Board Work Calendar and Meeting Dates

How to Watch School Board Meetings

Meetings can be viewed live:

Recordings of School Board meetings and work sessions can be viewed:

If you need language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting, please contact the Board clerk.

Regular Business Meetings

The Board usually holds regular business meetings at 7:00 p.m. twice monthly in the auditorium at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. In accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, closed meetings are held only for consideration of certain student, personnel, property, and legal matters.

Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on BoardDocs.

 

 

Work Sessions

Work sessions of the Board are held to examine subjects in greater depth than is possible during business meetings. All-day work sessions are held in the School Board Conference Room 1600 at the Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. 

Forum

A Board member may bring any issue to a Board Forum where the Board member may speak or present an issue of concern or request for information.

Public Hearings

The School Board schedules public hearings on specific topics, such as boundaries, budget, and the Capital Improvement Program. Public hearings are held in the auditorium at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church.

 

Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board can include joint meetings, education summits, Board retreats, and budget roundtable dialogues with stakeholders.

Related Pages

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities

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 2021-22.
School Board Liaison: Laura Jane Cohen…

Links to School Board meeting agendas, minutes, videos and photos

School Board Meetings

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (2022-23)

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 2022-23.
School Board Liaison: Rachna Sizemore…

Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (2019-20)

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: Stella Pekarsky
Staff Liaison: Michael Bloom, Director, Office of Special Education Instruction
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Forum Discussion Topics and Outcomes

School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

Assists with the development of health policy in the school division and evaluates the status of school health, health education, school environment, and health services.

School Board Liaison: Robin Lady
Staff Liaison: Lea Skurpski, Director, Office of Operations and Strategic Planning