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School Board · Apr 7, 2025

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recordingAgendaMinutesRead the transcript1h 25m · 7 agenda items · 4 votes, all unanimous · 14 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 1.04
    Adoption of the Agenda

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

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.01
    Approval of Minutes – March 3, 2025

    Motion to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2025, regular School Board meeting passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.02
    Approval of Update to Section 1.34 of the School Board Policy Manual

    Motion to approve the update to section 1.34 of the School Board Policy Manual passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    • Policy Manualapproved[4.02] The update to section 1.34 of the School Board Policy Manual was approved unanimously at this meeting.
  • 4.03
    Approval to Reallocate CIP Funds

    Motion to approve the reallocation of CIP funds to support completion of the Daniels Run Elementary School vestibule project, contingent upon FCPS approval for the City to reimburse FCPS for executing the project, passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapproved

Presented

  • 1.05
    Presentation of the All-Night Graduation Celebration Donation · PTSA All Night Grad Committee Chair Sobhna and senior students attended to accept a $2,000 donation for the All-Night Graduation celebration.
  • 2.02
    Student Representative Report · Student Representative Siya Batra provided an update covering activities at Providence, Daniels Run Elementary, KJMS, and Fairfax High School.
    • Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Daniels Run Elementary School activities reported included a St. Patrick's Day fundraiser, Read Across America week, Spring Clean-up Day, and upcoming Scholastic BOGO Book Fair and Donuts with Dragons events. [4.03] The Board approved reallocation of CIP funds to support completion of the Daniels Run Elementary School vestibule project, contingent upon FCPS approval for the City to reimburse FCPS for executing the project.
    • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[2.02] Fairfax High School was noted for achievements including high assessment scores in music, DECA students advancing to nationals, and Dive and Wrestling teams becoming state champions, with Hadestown opening April 25. [2.03] Fairfax High School was the subject of the State of the Schools report, which covered school demographics, academic programs, Fairfax Academy, ESOL programming, testing results, and special education programs.
  • 2.03
    High School State of the Schools Report · Dr. Georgina Aye presented the State of the Schools report for Fairfax High School, covering demographics, academic programs, Fairfax Academy, ESOL programming, testing results, special education, and opportunities and considerations.
    Fairfax High Schoolin progress

Also raised

Brought up outside the numbered agenda, in member comments, reports or public comment.

  • GMU Early Admissions ProgramSuperintendent Platenberg remarked on the partnership with the GMU early admissions program, noting that over half of seniors at FHS are now receiving direct admissions.
  • Electrical ProgramSuperintendent Platenberg noted that the electrical program is expensive but that they are collaborating on opportunities to address its needs; he also met with Director Jen Glaser about its funding.
  • Budget Open HousecompletedSuperintendent Platenberg attended the Budget Town Hall and noted the great turnout, appreciating the opportunity to inform City residents about the budget and process.
  • Purple Up DaySuperintendent Platenberg announced that April is the Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day is April 15th, encouraging everyone to wear purple in support of military children.
  • Elementary Schools RFP ProcessSuperintendent Platenberg reported that 19 respondents replied to the RFP issued by city procurement staff by the April 3rd deadline, and the process is expected to conclude by summer break.
  • Community ConversationsSuperintendent Platenberg noted the board expressed a desire at the February meeting for community conversations in the fall, and a clear path forward exists for those conversations.
  • FCPS Spelling BeeMs. Cecere congratulated a KJMS student for being a finalist in the FCPS spelling bee.
  • Paraprofessional DayMs. Cecere noted April 2nd was Paraprofessional Day and expressed gratitude to all paraprofessionals in the schools.
  • PLSN MeetingMs. Hickman noted she and Superintendent Platenberg attended the PLSN meeting, where the topic was state and federal funding cuts and their impact on students.
  • Pyramid Art ShowMs. Kelsey mentioned the Pyramid Art Show is on April 23rd and expressed anticipation for student work on display.

Named in discussion

Tracked topics the transcript names that no agenda item is filed under. Their own pages and wikis do not yet record this meeting; the passages below are the only trace.

  • Hadestown4 passages, 2m

    “…dive and wrestling teams becoming state champions. Soon they will also be showing Hadestown starting April 25th. I hope everyone is continuing to work hard in the week before spring break and make sure to get”

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