Carolyn Pitches
Pickett Road Connector Trail
The Pickett Road Connector Trail is a City of Fairfax trail project with a $6.5 million funding allocation, proposed on the eastern side of Pickett Road. The project drew public opposition from its earliest appearance on Council agendas in January 2025.
- Mar 25, 2025City Council · item 7bPublic hearing on the proposed FY26 budget
Carolyn Pitches, Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board, addressed the Council on the FY26 budget and described the School Board's budget-crafting process.
- Jul 1, 2024School Board · item 1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2024/25
[1.01/1.02] Carolyn Pitches was unanimously elected Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2024/25. [1.06] Carolyn Pitches was appointed as liaison to the Fairfax County School Board.
passedElection of Carolyn Pitches as Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2024/25✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Hall✓ KelseypassedElection of Amit Hickman as Vice-Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2024/25✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Hall✓ Kelsey - Nov 18, 2024School Board · item 1.05Drafting a Resolution on Requesting an Independent Agency Review of Hayfield Secondary School
[1.05] Chair Pitches presented the draft letter to the FCPS school board regarding the proposed joint oversight working group.
- Jan 27, 2025School Board · item 1.04Review and Finalize February Retreat Agenda
[1.04] Chair Pitches added the Communications Plan as a new item to the February retreat agenda.
- Feb 10, 2025School Board · item 1Opening/Welcome and Review Agenda
Ms. Pitches opened the retreat at 8:45 a.m. and welcomed everyone, then discussed the goals and outcomes for the day.
- Jul 1, 2025School Board · item 1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2025/26
[1.01/1.02] Carolyn Pitches was unanimously elected Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2025/26. [1.06] Carolyn Pitches was appointed as liaison to the Fairfax County School Board and co-representative to the Washington Area Boards of Education (WABE), and co-Legislative Liaison.
passedElect Carolyn Pitches as Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2025/26✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Bartelme✓ Kelsey✓ CecerepassedElect Kristina Cecere as Vice-Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2025/26✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Bartelme✓ Kelsey✓ Cecere - Sep 2, 2025School Board · item 2.01School Referendum-Capital Funding Analysis; Mr. JC Martinez, City of Fairfax CFO — Joint Discussion with Mayor and City Council Presentation
[2.01] Chair Pitches clarified the design-phase funding situation, flagged the cost increase resulting from the roof delay, and urged the Council to publicly commit to the bond and renovations before the upcoming contract award vote.
- Feb 7, 2026School Board · item 1Opening/Welcome and Review Agenda
Mrs. Pitches opened the retreat at 8:45 a.m., welcomed everyone, and discussed the goals and outcomes for the day.
- Jul 1, 2026School Board · item 1.01/1.02Call to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27
[1.01/1.02] Carolyn Pitches was unanimously elected Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2026-27. [1.06] Carolyn Pitches was appointed as liaison to the Fairfax County School Board and as FCPS CPDC representative, and as a Legislative Liaison, and authorized with the Clerk to sign legal documents.
passedElect Carolyn Pitches as Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2026-27✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Bartelme✓ Kelsey✓ CecerepassedElect Amit Hickman as Vice-Chair of the City of Fairfax School Board for FY2026-27✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Bartelme✓ Kelsey✓ Cecere