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School Board · Feb 3, 2025

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recordingAgendaMinutesRead the transcript7h 56m · 9 agenda items · 3 votes, all unanimous · 6 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 – January 13, 2025

    Motion to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2025 regular School Board meeting passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.02
    Approval of FY2026 School Board Budget

    Motion to approve the FY2026 proposed School Board budget passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    FY 2026 Budgetapproved

Presented

  • 2.01
    Citizen Participation · No citizens signed up to speak; no citizen participation occurred.
  • 2.02
    Student Representative Report: Siya Batra · Student Representative Siya Batra delivered a report covering activities at Providence Elementary, Daniels Run Elementary, KJMS, and Fairfax High School.
    • Providence Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Batra reported on Providence Elementary's first Book Festival, spirit day Fridays, and an upcoming History Fair on February 13th. [2.03] Providence Elementary's goals in language arts, math, science, and SEL were presented, along with use of supplemental funds and summer programming plans. Ms. Kelsey noted she is looking forward to attending the Providence Band & Chorus concert.
    • Daniels Run Elementary Schoolapproved[2.02] Batra reported on the Daniels Run strings concert and the Daniels Run Singers' performance at the VOKE Children's Choral Festival in Manassas on January 12th. [2.03] Daniels Run Elementary's goals in language arts, math, science, and SEL were presented, along with use of supplemental funds and summer programming plans.
    • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[2.02] Batra reported on Fairfax High School senior spotlights for swimming, track and field, and wrestling, a Principal's Coffee Event, a Virtual Senior Parent Meeting, and hosting students from China; also noted the FHS Theater VHSL One Act performance.
  • 2.03
    State of the Schools Report: Daniels Run Elementary and Providence Elementary · Principals of Daniels Run Elementary and Providence Elementary presented their State of the Schools reports, covering goals in language arts, math, science, and SEL, use of City of Fairfax supplemental funds, and summer programming plans.
    Daniels Run Elementary SchoolapprovedProvidence Elementary Schoolapproved
  • 3.01
    FY2026 Superintendent's Proposed Budget – Public Hearing · Chair Pitches continued and then closed the public hearing on the FY2026 Proposed Budget; no one signed up to speak.
    • FY 2026 Budgetapproved[3.01] The public hearing on the FY2026 Proposed Budget was closed with no public speakers. [4.02] The FY2026 School Board proposed budget was approved unanimously by the Board.
  • 5
    Superintendent Matters · Superintendent Platenberg delivered remarks acknowledging a visiting city councilmember, recent meetings with city and county officials, and recognizing staff.
  • 6
    Board Matters · Board members shared remarks on community events, the Fairfax HS Science Fair, the FHS musical, the VSBA New School Board Member meeting, the school board retreat, condolences for a recent plane crash, and congratulations to Dr. Aye for being named Region 5 Outstanding Principal.
    • Fairfax HSMs. Cecere highlighted the Fairfax HS Science Fair she attended over the past weekend, and multiple board members expressed interest in attending the FHS musical.
    • VSBA New School Board Member MeetingMs. Bartelme reported that she and Ms. Cecere attended the VSBA New School Board Member meeting in Richmond the prior week and found it informative.
    Providence Elementary Schoolapproved