School Board Regular Meeting

Presented

• 1.01
  Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance · Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Hickman.
• 1.02
  Announcement of Change in the Agenda · No changes to the agenda were announced.
• 1.03
  Other Announcements · Vice Chair Hickman read a statement acknowledging the loss of a Frost Middle School student and thanked City CFO JC Martinez for his attendance.

  • Frost Middle School[1.03] Vice Chair Hickman read a statement on behalf of the board expressing condolences for the loss of a 13-year-old Frost Middle School student and extending support to students, staff, and families there.
• 2.01
  Citizen Participation · No citizens signed up to speak.
• 2.02
  Student Representative Report · Student Representative Kevin Murray reported on back-to-school activities and transitions at all four city schools.

  • Daniels Run[2.02] Student Rep Murray reported that Daniels Run held a community welcome walk, kindergarten play dates, and open houses, and launched extracurriculars including Girls on the Run and Paws and Claws Craft Club. [2.06] Moseley Designs and Architecture Inc. presented schematic design updates and conceptual imagery for the Daniels Run Elementary School renovation.
  • Providence Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Student Rep Murray reported that Providence held a Back to School Night on September 9 following an August 20 open house, and continuedDeferredPostponed to a later meeting without a decision. Items can be deferred to a set date or indefinitely. its Panther Way spotlight program. [2.06] Moseley Designs and Architecture Inc. presented schematic design updates and conceptual imagery for the Providence Elementary School renovation.
  • Katherine Johnson Middle School[2.02] Student Rep Murray reported that Katherine Johnson Middle School hosted RISE orientation and Eagle Fest along with a pre-season ice cream social for incoming students. Ms. Cecere noted she heard about the Ready to Launch program at KJMS during her first-day school visits.
  • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[2.02] Student Rep Murray reported that Fairfax High School launched the Lions on the Rise program and new student orientation, with homecoming planning underway, fall sports started, and Little Lions Night held. [2.03] Fairfax High School was the site of the summer World Language Camp as reported in this presentation. [2.05] The proposed Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements include an amphitheater to be constructed on Fairfax High School grounds, prompting questions from board members. Superintendent Wright mentioned looking forward to the upcoming FHS Homecoming parade and game. Ms. Cecere noted she saw the new electrical classroom at FHS and looked forward to the military appreciation and pyramid night at the upcoming FHS football game and homecoming.
• 2.03
  World Language Camp Presentation · FCPS language teachers Ms. Coyle and Ms. Tiffany presented on the summer World Language Camp held at Fairfax High School; student campers and counselors shared their experiences.

  • World Language Campcompleted[2.03] Teachers presented on the camp's success introducing foreign languages offered at Fairfax High School to rising 5th–7th graders through rotating language sessions, cultural food tastings, and Mardi Gras mask-making; presenters expressed hope to run the camp again next summer.

  Fairfax High Schoolin progress
• 2.04
  Tuition Bill and FCPS Fiscal Forecast · Ms. Leigh Burden and Mr. Matthew Norton presented the final SY2026-27 FCPS tuition bill (including an increase to the City of Fairfax) and a fiscal forecast and timeline for the FY2028 tuition bill and budget development.

  • FCPS Tuition Bill and Fiscal Forecast[2.04] The final SY2026-27 tuition bill — which includes an increase to the City of Fairfax — was presented to the board, along with a fiscal forecast for the FY2028 tuition bill and a FY2028 budget development timeline.
• 2.05
  Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Update · Ms. Wendy Sanford and Mr. Sunny Sarna presented the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvement Plan; board members asked questions about the proposed amphitheater on school grounds and will continue discussion at a future meeting, along with a recommendation to City Council.

  • Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvementsin progresswiki[2.05] City of Fairfax Public Works staff presented the plan — which includes a walking/biking path, benches, and an amphitheater on Fairfax High School grounds — and the board will continue discussion and form a recommendation to City Council at a future meeting.
  • Blenheim Blvd[2.05] Blenheim Blvd was the corridor discussed in the multimodal improvement plan presentation covering the stretch in front of Fairfax High School.

  Fairfax High Schoolin progress
• 2.06
  Capital Projects Update · Brailsford & Dunlavey representatives gave an overview and program review; Moseley Designs and Architecture Inc. presented schematic design updates and conceptual imagery for Daniels Run and Providence Elementary School renovations, including information on the Construction Manager at Risk RFP process.

  • Capital Projects Updatein progress[2.06] Brailsford & Dunlavey provided a program review and RFP schedule for the Construction Manager at Risk process; schematic designs and conceptual imagery for both Daniels Run and Providence Elementary School were presented.
  • Construction Manager at Riskin progress[2.06] Dan Nebhut presented the request for proposals for the Construction Manager at Risk process and its schedule as part of the capital projects program review.

  Daniels RunProvidence Elementary Schoolapproved
• 2.07
  Opening of Schools Report · Superintendent Wright shared opening day enrollment data for all four city schools with year-over-year comparisons and provided updates on summer facilities projects.

  • Opening of Schools Reportcompleted[2.07] Superintendent Wright presented opening day enrollment figures for all four city schools compared to prior year, and shared updates on summer facilities projects.
• 5
  Superintendent Matters · Superintendent Wright reminded the board of three upcoming 1% community meetings and mentioned looking forward to the FHS Homecoming parade and game.

  • 1% Community Meetingsin progressSuperintendent Wright reminded everyone of three upcoming 1% community meetings and encouraged visiting the COFS website for more information.

  Fairfax High Schoolin progress
• 6
  Board Matters · Board members shared comments welcoming back students and staff, reflecting on school visits, and looking forward to upcoming school events.

  Katherine Johnson Middle SchoolFairfax High Schoolin progress

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• School Services Agreementin progress4 passages, 2m

  “…Norton to talk about the annual tuition bill that we received that's a part of the school services agreement. So with that I'll turn it over to Mr. Norton for the presentation.”

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