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Board Meeting Recap: January 9, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

Last Thursday, the Fairfax County School Board held a scaled-back Regular Meeting thanks to the winter weather (agenda | video). We still considered a few important topics, including local investments in the Mosaic Elementary School and Falls Church High School renovations and ratification of the school division’s first collectively bargained contract for teachers and support staff. In sponsoring approval of the contract, I said, in part (video): 

“Fairfax County’s educators have long gone above and beyond for our students, often with fewer resources than they deserve. They have shown true resilience. This contract is an acknowledgment of their sacrifices and a step toward a more equitable future. But this contract is not just about fairness for our staff—it is also about outcomes for our students. Research tells us that students thrive in schools where educators are supported, respected, and empowered. Tonight’s vote sends a clear message: Fairfax County is committed to fostering an environment where both staff and students can excel. Because teachers’ working conditions are students’ learning conditions.”

 

As always, you are welcome to attend School Board meetings (schedule) and register to share your thoughts with us during community participation (sign-up).

In service,

Karl Frisch
Chair and Providence District Representative
Fairfax County School Board

Table of Contents

• Local Investments: Mosaic Elementary and Falls Church High
• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Superintendent Performance Review:  EL-11 Facilities and Transportation
• National Anthem Student Performance
• Upcoming School Board Meetings

Local Investments: Mosaic Elementary and Falls Church High

• Mosaic Elementary School: The Board approved a $199,123 contract amendment for Intertek-PSI’s work providing construction testing and inspection services for Mosaic’s renovation project due to increased demands, including poor soil and unforeseen overtime necessities not accounted for in their hour-based proposal [Full Details].
• Falls Church High School: The Board approved a $136,317.82 contract amendment for Specialized Engineering’s work providing construction testing and inspection services for the Falls Church renovation project due to increased demands, including unforeseen conditions, poor soils, and overtime necessities [Full Details].

Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements

Video | Meeting Materials

As previously noted, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously ratified two Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with the Fairfax Education Unions (FEU), marking a significant step in the cooperative relationship between the school division and its employees. These agreements were reached through a collaborative process, reflecting a shared commitment to support high quality educational environments for all students. The key terms of the CBAs are:

• 7% Market Scale Adjustment (MSA) to salary scales in FY 26
• 3% MSA and step increase in FY 27 and FY 28.
• Additional step at top of all salary scales added in FY 27 and FY 28
• 30-minute minimum block for teacher planning time
• Continuation of extended-day contract for special education teachers
• Three days of bereavement leave separate from sick leave
• Creation of Health Care Advisory Committee to consider affordable healthcare plans

The first CBAs for both the Licensed Instructional Unit and the Operational Unit will go into effect July 1, 2025.

 

Motion: Frisch, Second: Meren  / Vote: Yes 12, No 0

Superintendent Performance Review 

The School Board judges the overall success of the Superintendent on the school division’s reasonable progress toward achieving the 2023-30 Strategic Plan goals and adherence to a set of thirteen Executive Limitations found on pages 14-31 of the Board’s Strategic Governance Manual. The Superintendent provides annual monitoring reports to the Board for each Executive Limitation. The Board then votes on whether the provided reports are in compliance with the given Executive Limitation. If the report is found not to be in compliance, the Superintendent provides a corrective action memo addressing the Board’s concerns.

Executive Limitation 11: Facilities and Transportation 

Video | Meeting Materials

The Superintendent provided her annual monitoring report on Executive Limitation 11: Facilities and Transportation. As outlined on page 28 of the Board’s Strategic Governance Manual, Executive Limitation 11 stipulates, in short, that the Superintendent shall not fail to ensure the physical facilities, transportation systems, and nutrition programs align with the Division’s Strategic Plan goals and adhere to FCPS policies and equity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship commitments. Following the Superintendent’s presentation and a thorough discussion, the Board found that the monitoring report was in compliance with EL-11.

 

Motion: McDaniel, Second: Sizemore-Heizer  / Vote: Yes 10, No 1, Absent 1

Student Performance of the National Anthem

The Board meeting began with a beautiful pre-recorded performance of the National Anthem by the Stone Middle School Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Tracy Magwire:

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Regular Board Meetings (Luther Jackson Middle School)

• Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Work Sessions (Gatehouse Administration Center)

• Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

All meetings are broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and on the FCPS website. Meetings are also recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS YouTube channel. Visit the community participation webpage to sign up to speak at regular meetings or public hearings.

Reuniones de la Junta Escolar de FCPS en Español: Para ver las reuniones de la Junta Escolar grabadas o para ver en vivo durante las reuniones regulares en YouTube, por favor vaya al canal de YouTube de FCPS en Español.

The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.

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Dear Franconia Residents/Estimados Residentes de Franconia,

I hope you had a fantastic first full day back from break and enjoyed the snow days! As the snow melts and we get back into our routines, I trust your winter break and extra time with family and friends were wonderful.

I am deeply grateful for the strength and diversity of our Franconia District community. The variety of religious and cultural celebrations observed during the break reflects the richness of our shared experiences.

Whether you celebrated holidays and traditions or simply took time to recharge, this season serves as a reminder of the values that unite us—kindness, gratitude, and togetherness. As we embark on a new year, let's continue to hold those values as we work together to support and strengthen our community. 

School Board News December 19th & January 9th Regular Meeting Highlights

 

Read about our work including:

• 2025 Financial Mid Year Review
• Dr. Reid's Plan for All Eighth Grade Students to Take Algebra
• Secondary Grades, Assessment, Grading, and Reporting on Progress
• Historic Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements 

 

Comprehensive School Boundary Review

Thank you to all who participated in the community meetings over the last two months.

If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person meeting, please consider participating in one of our virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings. 

To ensure a meaningful experience for participants, each virtual meeting will be limited to 400 participants, and each participant will receive their own unique Zoom link. Language interpretation will be available.

• Thursday, January 16, 1-2:30 p.m.

• Saturday, January 25, 9:30-11 a.m.

• Monday, January 27, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m.

• Monday, February 10, 6:30-8 p.m.

 

Middle School Start Times

As we continue our work to evaluate middle school start times, here are some resources for you:

History of FCPS middle school start times

School Board Work Session 

• Presentation
• Video Recording

I want to thank the Mark Twain Middle School students who have contacted me with their rationale for what option we should select. Considering student voices is critical to this process. 

Staff will deliver draft recommendations before February 6. 

 

Student-Athlete Transfer and Eligibility Practice Investigation

At the December 5th Regular School Board Meeting, I introduced a motion that passed unanimously to engage an external law firm to investigate the situation at Hayfield and recommend corrective actions to prevent similar issues from ever happening again in FCPS. 

“Main Motion #1 (as amended): I move that the School Board engage an external law firm that has not performed any work for FCPS or the Superintendent in the last 10 years to conduct a comprehensive and independent examination (to include but not limited to student-athlete transfers and eligibility practices) for all high school athletics across FCPS schools, starting with an examination of Hayfield High School, and to report its findings and make recommendations to the School Board and Superintendent.”

At the December 19th Regular School Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Reid presented a plan to respond to outside counsel's findings and recommendations. 

 

Historic Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements 

I was honored to vote for the first collective bargaining contract between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax Education Unions for the Licensed Instructional and Operational Bargaining Units. It will go into effect July 1, 2025. We are taking an important step toward fostering collaboration and support for our dedicated educators and staff.

Learn more.

Here’s to a bright new year ahead, full of hope, opportunity, and continued progress for our FCPS family.

Kind Regards/Bondadosamente,

Marcia St. John-Cunning

Franconia District School Board Member

Focus on Franconia Island Creek Elementary Sang at Dec. 5 School Board Meeting

We were thrilled to hear a beautiful performance of the National Anthem by the Island Creek Elementary School 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, led by Sarah Laird and Sara Arslan!

West Potomac Teacher Honored With CARES of the Quarter

Congratulations to Lawrence Cooper, a Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) teacher at West Potomac High School, who is the inaugural recipient of the FCPS CARES of the Quarter Award. 

Educate Fairfax partnered with the Human Resources employee recognition team to create this award and further highlight the incredible stories of our outstanding employees and their meaningful contributions. Lawrence was chosen from all of the CARES of the Month winners so far this year. 

Lawrence received a certificate and a $500 check from Apple Federal Credit Union in recognition of his unwavering commitment to his students and for fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork at West Potomac.

Edison JROTC Honor Heroes at Arlington Cemetery with Wreaths Across America

On a chilly morning, 53 JROTC Cadets, three other students, and parents gathered at Arlington Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America event to honor our fallen heroes. This meaningful occasion fostered camaraderie and service, reminding us of the importance of remembering those who have served. Thank you to all who participated!

FCPS News You Need 🌎 Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Interested parents/caregivers may want to attend an informational meeting at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more details on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

🎉  Teachers at 100 Schools Receive Educate Fairfax Grants

Educate Fairfax financially supported 107 grants across 100 Fairfax County public schools — including 24 Title 1 schools — totaling an unprecedented $180,273 in funding! These grants will help defray the cost of innovation in our schools, which might otherwise come out of the pockets of our educators and staff or simply not be possible. Nearly 36,000 of our students will be directly impacted by these grants. See the full list of schools and projects that will be funded.

 

📒 Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter

Based on community feedback from the first quarter, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE. 

Moving forward, Gradebook closure will align with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the end of the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, at 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, at 6 a.m.

Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVUE

Learn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.

 

🎭 Never Miss a Show! Subscribe to the Fine and Performing Arts Calendar🎶

Take a look at the Fine and Performing Arts calendar on FCPS’ website for individual listings of many middle and high school theater events. You may also subscribe to the calendar for notifications of upcoming performances.

 

School Board Meetings

Public participation is the foundation of a healthy democracy. I invite you to tune in or attend FCPS School Board meetings. Visit BoardDocs for meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.

Upcoming Meetings

• Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. - Work Session - Pedestrian Traffic and Safety, Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6:00 p.m. - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Public Hearing
• Thursday, Jan. 16, 7:00 p.m. - Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee (CPDC)
• Thursday, Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
• Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m - Work Session - Strategic Plan Goal 3 Report & FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:00 p.m. - Budget Public Hearing
• Wednesday, Feb. 5, 6:00 p.m. - Budget Public Hearing (If needed)
• Thursday, Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting
• Monday, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Audit Committee
• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Public Engagement Committee (PEC)
• Tuesday, Feb. 11, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Governance Committee

How to Watch Live

• FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11),

• FCPS YouTube Channel, and

• FCPS website 

How to Watch Recordings

• FCPS YouTube channel (English), and 

• FCPS en Español YouTube channel (dubbed in Spanish)

How to Attend In-Person

• Regular School Board Meetings take place at Luther Jackson Middle School.
• Work Sessions, Committee Meetings, and Forums are held at Gatehouse Administration Center. 
• Public Hearings take place at Luther Jackson Middle School.

How to Speak at a Regular Board Meeting

Visit the community participation webpage and fill out the form.

 

Helpful Links

• FCPS SY24-25 Calendar

• Newsletter Subscription Preferences

• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

• Safety Tip Line

• Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

• FCPS Jobs

• Multilingual Telephone Help Line

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The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.

© Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, Virginia

E-mail: Marcia St. John-Cunning |  Phone: 571-423-1081

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February Webinars at the
Family Resource Center

Interpretation available

 

Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6) February 7, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school.

Register Here

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Comprendiendo el Trama en su Hijo

(presented in Spanish: Understanding Trauma in Your Child)

February 14, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Aprendemos sobre el Trauma en este semanario de web de 3 partes y sobre los diferentes tipos de trauma, las respuestas naturales y los efectos que esto puede tener tanto en los niños como en los padres y estrategias que los padres pueden usar para apoyar a sus hijos.

Register Here

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention February 18, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.

Register Here

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Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens February 21, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns.  Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.

Register Here

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SibShops February 22, 2025 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.  An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.  Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.  Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support.  Enjoy games and have fun!

Register Here

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FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Suicide Prevention – Supporting Your Child February 25, 2025 10 - 11:30 a.m.

This session will equip caregivers with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of suicidal ideation in their children and respond effectively to these crises. Caregivers will learn how to respond if they learn or observe that their child may be experiencing thoughts of suicide. This session will provide practical tools and strategies to help caregivers navigate these challenging situations with compassion and confidence.

Register Here

FCPS Family Resource Center
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Mason District Community,

As we continue to focus on the capacity of facilities and their condition, please note that the School Board is scheduled to discuss these matters at the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Work Session scheduled for tomorrow, January 14. The presentation and full CIP report are included below.

The public is also invited to share comments and questions regarding Capital Improvement Projects at the Public Hearing also scheduled for tomorrow, January 14, at 6:00 pm.

I value the input I receive from the Mason Community and am happy to address questions or concerns via email or phone. You can reach me by email at [email protected]. If you are interested in scheduling a phone call, please reach out to my assistant, Cristy Coffey, at [email protected] to arrange a time.

Work Session and Public Hearing 

 

January 14, 2025: Work Session

10:30 a.m. School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Project

11:30 a.m. Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Gatehouse Administration Center

CIP Presentation

Draft Proposed FY 2026-2030 CIP

 

January 14, 2025: Public Hearing

6:00 p.m. Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Luther Jackson Middle School

Register to speak

Registration to speak at the Public Hearing closes TODAY at 6 p.m.

 

Both meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and on the FCPS website. The meetings are recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.

The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.

© Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County, Virginia

E-mail: Ricardy Anderson |  Phone: 571-423-1083 | Twitter

Cristy Coffey, Executive Admin Assistant, 571-423-1064, [email protected]

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of January 14, 2025.

• Register to Speak at the CIP Public Hearing (in-person or live via Zoom)
• Proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Information on Speaking at School Board Meetings
• Watch School Board meetings and public hearings.

Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to [email protected].

Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting

The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7 p.m.

The Fairfax County School Board

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Come together as a community for students in K-8 for 5 nights the week of January 13, 2025, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content will be available for free directly to all families in English and Spanish. 

Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families  an opportunity to experience  math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China. 

All content will be available completely free on the website starting January 13, 2025. To access the games, families will be able to simply click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language. View the website at anytime for explanations and videos.

Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night. For families that want to reduce screen time, we will have physical print options for access to the content and games as well.

Use the games and stories on our website or dust off your favorite math game and play it as a family.

Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 1,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!

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Come together as a community for students in K-8 for 5 nights the week of January 13, 2025, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content will be available for free directly to all families in English and Spanish. 

Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families  an opportunity to experience  math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China. 

All content will be available completely free on the website starting January 13, 2025. To access the games, families will be able to simply click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language. View the website at anytime for explanations and videos.

Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night. For families that want to reduce screen time, we will have physical print options for access to the content and games as well.

Use the games and stories on our website or dust off your favorite math game and play it as a family.

Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 1,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Come together as a community for students in K-8 for 5 nights the week of January 13, 2025, with delightful math games and stories - all on your own time and from the comfort of your own home. All content will be available for free directly to all families in English and Spanish. 

Through rich story-based mathematics experiences, math week offers families  an opportunity to experience  math, literacy, history, and geography in a positive way. The games and stories feature several countries including Lesotho, Madagascar, Ghana, and China. 

All content will be available completely free on the website starting January 13, 2025. To access the games, families will be able to simply click on the day of the week and find their child's grade and language. View the website at anytime for explanations and videos.

Families can play for as little as 15 minutes or replay over and over lasting more than an hour on any given night. For families that want to reduce screen time, we will have physical print options for access to the content and games as well.

Use the games and stories on our website or dust off your favorite math game and play it as a family.

Any and ALL math experiences outside of a normal week count. Our goal is for FCPS to experience 1,000,000 minutes of math outside of the school day. Join us!

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The Dunne Dispatch (Winter Weather Edition) - 01/09/2025

Friends and Neighbors:

I am writing to request your assistance. I am extremely concerned by VDOT’s failure to ensure our secondary (neighborhood) roads and sidewalks are cleared of snow and ice. To ensure the safety of our students and staff as FCPS reopens for the first time after the holidays:

1. Could you please report to VDOT any secondary (neighborhood) roads that should be plowed (or have ice removed)? You can submit a report online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/
2. Could you please contact my Staff Aide Nelda Brown at [email protected] to identify any secondary (neighborhood) roads that should be plowed (or have ice removed)? We will communicate these reports to the Superintendent, who has a direct line to VDOT to prioritize these roads for plowing and treatment.

Thank you in advance for your help to ensure the safety of our students and staff!

Very respectfully,

Mateo Dunne, Mount Vernon District Representative

The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.

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E-mail: Mateo Dunne  |  Phone: 571-423-1086

Staff Aide: Nelda Brown, 571-423-1049