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School Board · May 5, 2025

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recordingAgendaMinutesRead the transcript8h 00m · 7 agenda items · 2 votes, all unanimous · 5 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 4.01
    Approval of Minutes – April 7, 2025

    Motion to approve the minutes of the April 7, 2025 regular School Board meeting passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.02
    Acceptance of the Superintendent's Retirement

    Motion to accept Superintendent Jeff Platenberg's retirement effective July 31, 2025 and authorize the Chair to take any steps needed to effectuate that decision passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

  • 1.03
    Other Announcements · Superintendent Jeff Platenberg announced his retirement effective July 31, 2025, thanked staff, city staff, and Chair Pitches.
  • 1.05
    Student Recognition · The School Board recognized students and staff achieving at the state level in categories including Outstanding Staff, Environmental, Scholastic, Instrumental/Music, and Athletics.
  • 2.02
    Update Future Development Data · Mr. Eric Forman presented his annual report on development data, covering enrollment changes, student generation, and new development projects in the City of Fairfax, including projected student generation from new projects.
    • Update Future Development Data[2.02] Annual report on development data within the City of Fairfax was presented, covering enrollment changes, student generation, and projected student generation from new development projects.
  • 5
    Superintendent Matters · Mr. Platenberg remarked on Teacher Appreciation Week, acknowledging the dedication, compassion, and talent of all city school teachers and educators.
    • Teacher Appreciation WeekSuperintendent Platenberg acknowledged Teacher Appreciation Week and expressed heartfelt appreciation to all city educators. Multiple board members echoed appreciation for teachers during Board Matters, citing their dedication and impact.
  • 6
    Board Matters · Board members shared comments on Teacher Appreciation Week, congratulated recognized students, acknowledged the Hadestown production, upcoming senior activities, prom, and the Fairfax Auto Tech Advisory program.
    • HadestownMultiple board members praised the Hadestown production, with Ms. Bartelme noting it was a record seller for a play in Fairfax and Ms. Hickman and Ms. Cecere also commending the students' performances.
    • Fairfax Auto Tech AdvisoryMs. Hickman thanked John King for having the board at the Fairfax Auto Tech Advisory meeting and recognized the work being done for the program.
    • Fashion in MotionMs. Hickman attended Fashion in Motion over the past weekend and remarked it was a fun event.
    Teacher Appreciation Week