School Board · Apr 20, 2026

School Board Work Session

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Student Panel · Student panel facilitated by Ms. Pitches with 20 students from grades 7–12. Topics discussed included school experiences, being a successful student, and facilities that promote a great place to learn.
- Student Panel[1.01] A panel of 20 students from KJMS and FHS (grades 7–12) participated in a facilitated discussion covering school experiences, student success, and learning environments.
- Fairfax High Schoolin progress[1.01] The work session, including the student panel, was held at Fairfax High School.
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Elementary School Renovation Design Concepts · Dr. Wright presented renovation concept options for both elementary schools (3 concepts for Daniels Run, 4 for Providence). The board agreed with Dr. Wright's recommendations: Concept 3 for Daniels Run and Concept 4 without the sky bridge for Providence.
- Elementary School Renovationin progress[1.02] Dr. Wright presented conceptual design options for both Daniels Run (3 concepts) and Providence (4 concepts) elementary schools; the board agreed with the recommended Concept 3 for Daniels Run and Concept 4 without the sky bridge for Providence.

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Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapprovedonce
“…but two versions of it. So what is the design concept that will be the direction for Daniels Run Elementary School? And then what is the design will be the direction for Providence Elementary School. And as with last week's”
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Student Panel
The Student Panel is a recurring City of Fairfax School Board event in which middle and high school students (grades 7–12) are invited to speak directly with the board about their school experiences. At the March 17, 2025 work session, Mr.
Fairfax High Schoolin progress
Fairfax High School (FHS) is a City of Fairfax public high school at 3501 Lion Run that serves as a central hub for academic programming, community events, and ongoing capital improvements. Over the 2024–2026 period, the school has been the subject of multiple facility actions: in April 2025, the City Council unanimously approved (6-0) an 8-year Special Use Permit for temporary modular classrooms to address enrollment capacity, with a condition requiring removal of sheds from required parking spaces.
- The School Board is to make its recommendation to City Council on the Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements project — specifically the amphitheater/outdoor classroom seating options on FHS…
- The roof replacement project is in the concept design phase; phasing and timing of the replacement (and associated HVAC replacements) remain to be determined.
Elementary School Renovationin progress
The Elementary School Renovation program is a major capital initiative in the City of Fairfax covering comprehensive renovations and small additions to both Daniels Run and Providence elementary schools. It is funded primarily through a $220 million school construction bond approved by voters in November 2024 at a 69% approval rate, with significant community outreach having specifically tied the bond to these elementary school renovations and a new roof for Fairfax High School.
- The legal scope of the bond language remains unresolved — staff noted the bond referendum language was broad ('school construction') while outreach materials were more specific to elementary…
- Formal board action adopting the CMAR delivery model and budget adjustments recommended by Dr. Wright has not yet been recorded — no action was taken at the April 13, 2026 Special Meeting.

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