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School Board · Nov 18, 2024

School Board Work Session- November 18, 2024 *Video only recording*

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Discussed

  • 1.01
    Citizen Participation · Three members of the public addressed the board: Mr. Jim Hartle, Ms. Ashley Taylor, and Mr. Amin Moumen.
  • 1.02
    September 2024 Membership Report · Ms. Janine Lacina presented the September 2024 membership report, covering total City membership, membership by ethnicity, student transfers, and free and reduced membership.
    • September 2024 Membership Report[1.02] The report included membership comparisons with total City membership, membership by ethnicity, student transfers, and free and reduced membership.
  • 1.03
    Community Use at Fairfax High School · Ms. Gisele Gray presented updates on community use at Fairfax High School, including high usage levels, ten student tech hires, FY24 revenues of $89,866, and new EV charging stations in use by staff.
    • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[1.03] Community use at Fairfax High School is at high levels; FY24 revenues were $89,866, there are ten student tech hires, and new EV charging stations are being used by staff.
  • 1.04
    Legislative Review · Ms. Sarah Kelsey presented the draft 2025 Legislative Program and discussed its major topics. The Board will vote on the program at the December regular school board meeting.
    • 2025 Legislative Programin progress[1.04] The draft 2025 Legislative Program was presented and discussed; the Board is scheduled to vote on it at the December regular school board meeting.
  • 1.05
    Drafting a Resolution on Requesting an Independent Agency Review of Hayfield Secondary School · Mrs. Pitches presented a draft letter to be sent to the FCPS school board requesting a joint oversight working group with two COF and two FCPS school board members to work alongside the Boundary Steering Committee.
    • FCPS Boundary Review Advisory Committee Discussion[1.05] Mrs. Pitches presented a draft letter requesting a joint oversight working group of two COF and two FCPS school board members to work alongside the Boundary Steering Committee. [1.06] The Board discussed the draft letter requesting a joint oversight working group alongside the Boundary Steering Committee; no vote was taken.
  • 1.06
    FCPS Boundary Review Advisory Committee Discussion · Discussed as part of item 1.05; Mrs. Pitches presented the draft letter regarding the joint oversight working group request.