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School Board · Oct 7, 2024

School Board Regular Meeting

▶ Watch recordingAgendaMinutesRead the transcript8h 00m · 10 agenda items · 3 votes, all unanimous · 5 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 3.01
    Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program – Motion to Defer

    Motion to defer the public hearing on the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program to a date certain of November 12, 2024, passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    • Capital Improvement Programdeferred[3.01] The public hearing on the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program was deferred unanimously to a date certain of November 12, 2024.
  • 4.01
    Approval of September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes

    Motion to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2024, regular School Board meeting passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 4.02
    Approval of FY2024 Professional Service Account Carry Forward

    Motion to authorize the Superintendent to carry forward $128,716.89 from FY2024 professional service accounts to FY2025 City of Fairfax Budget Stabilization Fund account passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

  • 1.05
    Present Award to the FHS Auto Tech Program · Award was not presented; the recipient was unable to attend.
    • Fairfax High Schoolin progress[1.05] The Fairfax High School Auto Tech Program was scheduled to receive an award, but the recipient was unable to attend the meeting. [2.02] Fairfax High School's recent events including a tropical-themed homecoming, back-to-school night, and October 4th family festival were highlighted in the student representative report. Mrs. Hall thanked everyone for the new concession stand and bathrooms at FHS, and Mrs. Kelsey mentioned the upcoming FHS field hockey senior night.
  • 2.01
    Citizen Participation · No citizen participation.
  • 2.02
    Student Representative Report · Student representative Siya Batra delivered a report covering school events and activities across Fairfax City schools.
    • Providence ESin progress[2.02] Providence ES was noted for hosting their Providence Day event featuring interactive booths, live performances, and a Back to School Night. Both Mrs. McQuillen and Mrs. Hall noted attending the SCA officer induction ceremony at Providence ES.
    Fairfax High Schoolin progress
  • 2.03
    FCPS AI Presentation · FCPS staff presented information about Artificial Intelligence in schools to the board.
    • FCPS AI Presentation[2.03] FCPS staff presented on AI literacy, expanding access to AI tools, monitoring impacts, and encouraging innovation; no action was taken.
  • 2.04
    Professional Services and Capital Funds Update · Assistant Superintendent Dan Phillips provided an update on capital and professional services accounts, noting a carry-forward amount of $128,716.89 into the City's Budget Stabilization Fund.
  • 5
    Superintendent Matters · Assistant Superintendent Phillips offered thanks to Communications Director Dorsey for pyramid night, to all presenters, and to school staff for their work on the new literacy program rollout.
  • 6
    Board Matters · Board members shared comments on recent events, recognized awareness months, and discussed upcoming community activities.
    Providence ESin progressFairfax High Schoolin progress