School Board Regular Meeting

Presented

• 1.05
  Recognition of Region 5 Outstanding New Secondary Teacher, Mr. Joaquin Perez · The School Board recognized Mr. Joaquin Perez, Fairfax High School ESOL teacher, for being named New Teacher of the Year for FCPS Region 5. Chair Pitches read a formal recognition statement noting he is a Fairfax HS graduate and is one of six finalists for FCPS Secondary New Teacher of the Year.

  • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[1.05] Fairfax High School was identified as the school where Mr. Perez teaches and from which he graduated, cited in the context of his teacher recognition. [2.04] Dr. Georgina Aye presented the State of the Schools report for Fairfax High School, covering demographics, enrollment, testing, discipline, Pawsitivity, CTE, and AVID programs. Ms. Kelsey thanked Fairfax High School JV and Varsity players for participating in Fairfax Little League Day.
• 1.06
  Arbor Day Student Poetry Contest Winners · Winners from all four city schools read their Arbor Day poems and received a certificate and gift card.

  • Arbor Day[1.06] Arbor Day Poetry Contest winners from all four city schools were recognized at the meeting, each reading their poem and receiving a certificate and gift card. Superintendent Wright reported attending the Arbor Day Event.
• 1.07
  Student Recognition · The School Board recognized city school students for their state-level achievements in academics and athletics.

  • Student Recognition[1.07] Students from city schools were recognized for state-level achievements in academics and athletics.
• 2.01
  Citizen Participation · No citizens signed up to address the School Board.
• 2.02
  Student Representative Report · Student Representative Mr. Kevin Murray presented an end-of-year update covering activities and testing at all four city schools for May 2026.

  • Fairfax HS[2.02] AP exam season, spring athletics postseason, senior events, and graduation preparations were highlighted as key activities at Fairfax High School.
  • Katherine Johnson Middle School[2.02] Students at Katherine Johnson Middle School were reported to be completing SOL testing, finishing clubs and extracurriculars, and receiving counseling support for transitions. [2.03] Katherine Johnson Middle School students delivered the city redevelopment presentation to the School Board covering Northfax and Courthouse Plaza.
  • Daniels Run ES[2.02] Daniels Run ES students were engaged in final assessments, field trips, class celebrations, and end-of-year performances. Superintendent Wright reported that the architecture and design teams have moved into the next phase of the renovation project at Daniels Run ES; he attended the renovation and design community meeting and planned to attend the staff meeting that week, as well as strings, band, and chorus concerts and PTA Ice Cream Scoop night.
  • Providence ESin progress[2.02] Providence ES students were engaged in end-of-year learning projects, family engagement events, and sustainability activities. Superintendent Wright reported that the architecture and design teams have moved into the next phase of the renovation project at Providence ES; he attended the renovation and design community and staff meetings there, as well as the Mid-Atlantic AVID principal collaborative meeting.
• 2.03
  KJMS Student City Redevelopment Presentation · Students from Katherine Johnson Middle School presented their redevelopment ideas for the Northfax and Courthouse Plaza areas, including adding pervious surfaces, daylighting an underground stream, increasing greenery and solar panels, and suggesting businesses appealing to all ages.

  • Northfaxin progress[2.03] KJMS students presented redevelopment ideas for the Northfax area, including pervious surfaces, daylighting a stream, greenery, solar panels, and mixed-age business suggestions.
  • Courthouse Plazain progresswiki[2.03] KJMS students presented redevelopment ideas for the Courthouse Plaza area as part of their City of Fairfax redevelopment presentation.

  Katherine Johnson Middle School
• 2.04
  State of the Schools Report: Fairfax High School · Principal Dr. Georgina Aye delivered Fairfax High School's state-of-schools report, summarizing demographics, course enrollment, testing performance, discipline trends, Pawsitivity initiatives, expanded CTE programs, AVID achievements, and staff accomplishments.

  Fairfax High Schoolin progress

Also raised

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• Budget Processin progressSuperintendent Wright shared updates on the City of Fairfax budget process, noting that final adoption was scheduled for the following evening (May 5, 2026). Superintendent Wright also noted that the state budget had not yet been adopted as of the meeting date.
• Pyramid Art ShowSuperintendent Wright reported attending the Fairfax Pyramid Art Show.
• Teacher Appreciation WeekSuperintendent Wright wished a happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week to everyone across all city schools. Multiple board members — Bartelme, Kelsey, Hickman, Cecere, and Pitches — expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters; Cecere also reminded teachers of freebies available that week.

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• Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapproved2 passages, 1m

  “…we have our Arbor Day Poetry Contest winners. I'd like to invite Emerson Harvey from Daniels Run Elementary School, Eileen Johanna Camacho-Ortiz from Providence Elementary School, Clara Cofford from Catherine Johnson Middle School, Valentina A from Fairfax…”

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