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School Board · Jun 3, 2025

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recordingAgendaMinutesRead the transcript1h 09m · 10 agenda items · 2 votes, all unanimous · 7 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 1.04
    Agenda Adoption

    Motion to adopt the agenda as written and distributed passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.01
    Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2025

    Motion to approve the minutes of the May 5, 2025 regular School Board meeting passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

  • 1.05
    Presentation of Certificates to Student Representative and SAT Representatives · Chair Pitches presented certificates to outgoing student representative Siya Batra and SAT student representatives Izzy Benavides, Tyler Rickman, and MaKayla Green (in absentia).
  • 1.06
    Introduction of New Student Representative and Alternate · Incoming 2025-2026 student representative Abbey Lucas and alternate Kevin Murray were introduced and welcomed by the board.
  • 2.01
    Citizen Participation · Sabrina DeWald addressed the board.
  • 2.02
    Student Representative Report · Outgoing student representative Siya Batra delivered a report covering end-of-year activities across all City of Fairfax schools.
    • Providence Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Reported on Friday spirit themes, end-of-year spring music concerts, and field day activities at Providence Elementary School.
    • Hadestown[2.02] Fairfax High School wrapped up their production of Hadestown as part of end-of-year music and theater events.
  • 2.03
    Request for Proposal Overview · Superintendent Jeff Platenberg and Ms. Patti Innocenti, Director of City of Fairfax Procurement Services, presented an overview of the RFP process to the board.
    • RFP Processin progress[2.03] An overview of the Request for Proposal process was presented to the School Board by the superintendent and the City of Fairfax Procurement Services director.
  • 2.04
    Summer in the City · Assistant Superintendent Dan Phillips updated the board on summer programs planned for City of Fairfax schools.
    • Summer in the City[2.04] The board received an informational update on summer programs scheduled for City of Fairfax schools.
  • 5
    Superintendent Matters · Superintendent Platenberg offered remarks on several end-of-year events and activities he attended.
  • 6
    Board Matters · Board members shared remarks on end-of-year events, student achievements, Cappie awards, graduation, and community involvement. Pride month was recognized by multiple members.
    • Cappie awardsMultiple board members congratulated students nominated and recognized at the Cappie awards event.
    • AVID programMs. Kelsey noted attending the AVID celebration and praised the program for helping students grow.
    • Pride MonthMs. Hickman and Ms. Cecere recognized June as Pride Month and celebrated the diversity of students in City of Fairfax schools.