School Board Member · School Board · on the record since Jul 2024 · 22 meetings

Sarah Kelsey

65 recorded votes in 22 school board meetings since Jul 2024.

Next: School Board Work Session · Mon, Oct 19 · meeting brief · School Board Regular Meeting · Mon, Nov 2 · meeting brief

The matters Sarah has voted on most

Every motion links to the topic it was about. Several motions on one night count separately.

Fairfax High Schoolin progress4 votes · 4 yes

Capital Improvement Programproposed3 votes · 3 yes

MSAOC3 votes · 3 yes

FHS All Night Graduation Celebrationapproved2 votes · 2 yes

Personnel Matters2 votes · 2 yes

On the record

What the minutes and transcripts record Sarah saying, by topic. 3 topics.

2025 Legislative Program
proposed
Kelsey presented the draft 2025 Legislative Program to the School Board at the November 18, 2024 work session, covering its major topics. At the December 2 regular meeting she moved that the School Board approve the 2025 Legislative Program as printed and distributed, which passed unanimously.
School renovation projects
At the November 2025 meeting, Board member Kelsey expressed anticipation for the upcoming renovation listening sessions.
Teacher Appreciation Week
On May 4, 2026, Kelsey expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.

Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.

Voting record

Sep 14, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – July 1, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Jul 1, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.03Adoption of a Resolution Supporting a Referendum on the 1% Local Option Sales and Use TaxPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.02Approval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – June 1, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.06Annual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.05Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27Passed, unanimous

Jun 1, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – May 4, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

May 4, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of Minutes – April 13, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – April 6, 2026Passed, unanimous

Apr 13, 2026School BoardSchool Board Special Meeting

✓ yes1.04Adoption of the AgendaPassed, unanimous

Apr 6, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – March 2, 2026Passed, unanimous

Mar 2, 2026School BoardRegular School Board Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of Donation to FHS All Night Graduation CelebrationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – February 9, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Feb 9, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.03Approval of FY2027 School Board BudgetPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.02Five Year Capital Improvement Program ModificationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – January 5, 2026Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Jan 5, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of the City of Fairfax School Board 2026 State and Federal Legislative ProgramPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – December 1, 2025Passed, unanimous

Dec 1, 2025School BoardRegular School Board Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of November 3, 2025, MinutesPassed, unanimous

Nov 3, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.04Division Superintendent Appointment ResolutionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.03Full-Time Employment Resolution for the Superintendent PositionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.02Five Year Capital Improvement PlanPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of October 6, 2025, MinutesPassed, unanimous

Sep 15, 2025School BoardRegular School Board Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of the Reappropriation of CIP FundsPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – July 1, 2025 and August 4, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Aug 4, 2025School BoardSchool Board Special Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of Superintendent Search TimelinePassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Jul 1, 2025School BoardRegular School Board Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – June 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.06Annual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.05Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2025/26Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2025/26Passed, unanimous

Jun 3, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

May 5, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Acceptance of the Superintendent's RetirementPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – April 7, 2025Passed, unanimous

Apr 7, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.03Approval to Reallocate CIP FundsPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.02Approval of Update to Section 1.34 of the School Board Policy ManualPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – March 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Adoption of the AgendaPassed, unanimous

Mar 3, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of Donation to FHS All Night Graduation CelebrationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – February 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Feb 3, 2025School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of FY2026 School Board BudgetPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – January 13, 2025Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.04Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous

Jan 27, 2025School BoardSchool Board Closed Meeting

✓ yes1.01Call to Order / Closed Meeting CertificationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01Call to Order / Closed Meeting CertificationPassed, unanimous

Oct 7, 2024School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of FY2024 Professional Service Account Carry ForwardPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
✓ yes3.01Proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program – Motion to DeferPassed, unanimous

Jul 1, 2024School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting

✓ yes4.02Approval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
✓ yes4.01Approval of Minutes – June 3, 2024Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.06Annual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.05Agenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2024/25Passed, unanimous
✓ yes1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2024/25Passed, unanimous