School Board · Jun 1, 2026

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recording Agenda Minutes Read the transcript1h 09m · 13 agenda items · 2 votes, all unanimous · 11 tracked topics

What was decided

1.04
Agenda Adoption
The agenda was adopted as written and distributed. Motion passed unanimously.
Passed, unanimous
not chaptered
4.01
Approval of Minutes – May 4, 2026
The minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular School Board meeting were approved unanimously.
Passed, unanimous
not chaptered

Presented

1.01
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance · Mrs. Pitches called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.02
Announcement of Change in the Agenda · No changes to the agenda were announced.
1.03
Other Announcements · No other announcements.
1.05
Student Recognition · The School Board recognized city school students for state-level achievements in academics, athletics, performing arts, and community service.
- Student Recognition[1.05] The School Board recognized city school students for state-level achievements in academics, athletics, performing arts, and community service.
1.06
Superintendent's Advisory Team Student Recognition · The School Board recognized city school students who were on the 2025-2026 Superintendent's Advisory Team.
1.07
School Board Student Representative Recognition · The School Board recognized Miss Abbey Lucas for her service and dedication as outgoing student representative.
1.08
Introduction of New Student Representative · Ms. Pitches introduced Kevin Murray as the 2026-2027 City of Fairfax School Board Student Representative.
2.01
Citizen Participation · Ms. Sabrina DeWald addressed the board.
2.02
Student Representative Report · Miss Abbey Lucas delivered her final student representative report, summarizing May activities at Fairfax High School, Katherine Johnson Middle School, Providence Elementary, and Daniels Run Elementary.
- Katherine Johnson Middle School[2.02] Katherine Johnson Middle School's May activities were reported on, including SOL testing, spring music concerts, and eighth-grade transition preparations.
2.03
Superintendent's Advisory Team Recommendations Report · Dr. Wright and SAT student members Vrinda Gunupati and Kevin Murray presented ideas for a strong, inclusive community engagement process, including office hours at community events and offering childcare, food, and interpreters at meetings.
- School Board Norms[2.03] The SAT presented community engagement recommendations including office hours at city/school/community events and offering childcare, food, and interpreters at meetings.
2.04
Summer in the City · Dr. Wright updated the board on programs and facility projects happening in city schools over the summer.
- Summer in the City[2.04] Dr. Wright presented an update to the board on summer programs and facility projects planned for City of Fairfax schools.

Also raised

Brought up outside the numbered agenda, in member comments, reports or public comment.

City of Fairfax 2027 BudgetDr. Wright reported that the City adopted the 2027 budget on May 5th and thanked the mayor, city council, city manager, and staff for their continued support of City of Fairfax Schools.
State BudgetDr. Wright stated he will continue to monitor any final state budget actions.
Supplemental Instructional FundsDr. Wright reported that all Supplemental Instructional Funds requests were received and approved.
School Board/Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Joint MeetingDr. Wright reported attending the joint School Board/Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting where he presented information on upcoming renovations.
PTA Presidents MeetingDr. Wright shared that he met with PTA Presidents from the city schools and expressed gratitude for their leadership and advocacy.
Girls Varsity Soccer Regional FinalsDr. Wright announced that the Girls Varsity Soccer team will be in the regional finals at Chantilly High School.
Class of 2026 GraduationDr. Wright congratulated the Class of 2026 and noted he looks forward to attending graduation on Wednesday.

Recording · 1h 09m

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Topics touched · 11

Student Recognition
Student Recognition is a recurring agenda item at City of Fairfax School Board regular meetings in which the Board formally acknowledges city school students who have achieved distinction at the state or national level. The practice is well-established: on 2026-01-05 the Board recognized students for state/national-level Scholastics achievements; on 2026-05-04 it recognized students for state-level achievements in academics and athletics; and on 2026-06-01 it recognized students for state-level achievements in academics, athletics, performing arts, and community service — the broadest set of categories recorded to date.
Katherine Johnson Middle School
Katherine Johnson Middle School (KJMS) is a public middle school in the City of Fairfax serving grades 6–8, operating as one of four schools in the city's school division. It has been an active hub of academic, extracurricular, and community programming throughout the record period.
- Whether and when the City Council will vote on the proposed CIP items for KJMS (turf field, auditorium upgrades, HVAC units), with a vote anticipated in November 2026 per the October 2026 transcript…
- Confirmation of which department/jurisdiction (Parks and Recreation vs. school division) has formal responsibility for the Katherine Johnson turf field project, which was an open question as of…
School Board Norms
The City of Fairfax School Board Norms are a set of standing behavioral guidelines governing how board members conduct themselves at meetings and in their public roles. The norms — formally articulated as "Be Cohesive, Be Respectful, Be Visible, Be Forward Thinking, and Be Transparent" — serve as a reference for board conduct and are regularly published in meeting agendas.
Summer in the City
Summer in the City is a recurring informational presentation to the City of Fairfax School Board covering summer programming and, more recently, facility projects at city schools. It has appeared on the board's agenda at least three times: in September 2024, June 2025, and June 2026.
City of Fairfax 2027 Budget
State Budget
The State Budget has been a recurring concern for the City of Fairfax School Board, primarily because of its direct impact on school revenues, staffing costs, and capital funding. Historically, the General Assembly has finalized state budgets late — in at least one instance (FY25) not until September, three months into the fiscal year — requiring the Board to adopt mid-year budget adjustments.
- City Council must pass its own resolution initiating the referendum — outcome not yet recorded in the material.
- The referendum must be approved by voters of the City of Fairfax before the 1% local option sales tax can be levied.
Supplemental Instructional Funds
School Board/Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Joint Meeting
PTA Presidents Meeting
Girls Varsity Soccer Regional Finals
Class of 2026 Graduation

Documents · 5

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