School Board Regular Meeting

Presented

• 1.03
  Other Announcements; New Superintendent Selection · Chair Pitches announced the selection of Dr. Dustin Wright as the new City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent.
• 2.02
  Student Representative Report · Student Representative Miss Abbey Lucas delivered a report covering October school events and activities across the division.

  • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[2.02] Fairfax High School hosted events including a Junior Cheer Clinic, Homecoming Parade, Homecoming Dance, and a varsity football game during October. [2.03] Community use at Fairfax High School was reported to be at high levels with FY25 revenues of $83,605, ten student tech hires, and EV charging stations used by 13 staff members. Ms. Kelsey invited attendees to the FHS Field Hockey game and congratulated the team on advancing toward states; Chair Pitches also mentioned an upcoming craft show at FHS.
  • Katherine Johnson Middle School[2.02] Katherine Johnson Middle School held a Red Ribbon Awareness Open House on October 24 focused on drug-free living and healthy decisions. Ms. Kelsey mentioned that Katherine Johnson Middle School has a play performance on the 14th and 15th.
• 2.03
  Community Use at Fairfax High School · Ms. Gisele Gray reported high levels of community use at FHS, FY25 revenues of $83,605, ten student tech hires, and 13 staff members using EV charging stations.

  Fairfax High Schoolin progress
• 2.04
  Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement ProgramCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. · Acting Superintendent Dan Phillips presented the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to the Board.

  • Capital Improvement Programapproved[2.04] Acting Superintendent Dan Phillips presented the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement PlanCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. to the Board ahead of the public hearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. and action vote. [3.01] A public hearing on the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program was held; no one signed up to speak and the hearing was closed by Chair Pitches. [4.02] The School Board unanimously approved the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program as written and distributed.
• 3.01
  Five Year Capital Improvement PlanCapital improvement programThe multi-year budget for big physical projects: roads, buildings, parks, utilities. – Public HearingPublic hearingThe formal, legally advertised part of a meeting where anyone can speak on an item before the body votes. · No members of the public signed up to speak. Chair Pitches closed the public hearing.

  Capital Improvement Programproposed
• 6
  Board Matters · Board members offered comments welcoming Dr. Wright, congratulating fall sports teams, and discussing upcoming events and community matters.

  • Virginia Board of Education SOL cut scores public commentMs. Cecere noted the Virginia Board of Education is voting on cut scores for SOLs and soliciting public comment; Chair Pitches echoed encouragement for community participation.
  • School renovation projectsActing Superintendent Phillips noted the renovation process is beginning with architects, engineers, and technicians surveying buildings; Board members Kelsey and Cecere expressed anticipation for upcoming renovation listening sessions.

  Katherine Johnson Middle SchoolFairfax High Schoolin progress