Dustin Wright
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- Nov 3, 2025School Board · item 1.03Other Announcements; New Superintendent Selection
[1.03] Dr. Dustin Wright was announced as the newly selected City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent. [4.04] Dr. Dustin Wright was formally appointed as the City of Fairfax Superintendent by unanimous vote of the School Board. All Board members welcomed and congratulated Dr. Dustin Wright on his appointment; Chair Pitches invited the community to a December 1st reception and swearing-in at 6:30 p.m.
- Nov 13, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 5eStakeholder Updates – School Board
Hired as the new Superintendent following an extensive interview process.
- Dec 1, 2025School Board · item 1.05Swearing in of Superintendent
[1.05] Dustin Wright was sworn in as Superintendent of City of Fairfax Public Schools at this meeting, with the oath administered by Christopher Falcon, Clerk of the Court, Fairfax County. Dr. Wright expressed excitement in joining as City of Fairfax superintendent, thanked Mr. Phillips for serving as acting superintendent for the past four months, and reported visiting Daniels Run ES and Katherine Johnson Middle School on his first day.
- Dec 11, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 5eStakeholder Update – School Board (Amit Hickman)
Dr. Dustin Wright was reported as the new City of Fairfax superintendent; he is a longtime City resident.
- Jan 5, 2026School Board · item 5Superintendent Matters
Superintendent Wright reported on his entry plan's listening and learning phase, noting he has met with over 60 people, attended multiple student events, and announced three community listening sessions planned for February.
- Feb 9, 2026School Board · item 5Superintendent Matters
Dr. Wright reported on his entry plan shifting from listening/learning to sense-making, meetings with city and school leaders, school visits including events at Daniels Run ES, Katherine Johnson Middle School, and Fairfax High School, and encouraged community attendance at remaining listening sessions.
- Feb 12, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 4Presentations/Introductions
Dr. Dustin Wright, new Fairfax City Schools Superintendent, was introduced to the board.
- Mar 3, 2026City Council · item 1aFY27 Budget Presentation by Schools
City School Superintendent Dustin Wright gave the staff report and presented an overview of city schools, the school services agreement, city membership, tuition and FCPS updates, and the city schools' budget.
- Apr 6, 2026School Board · item 2.031% Sales Tax Presentation; Dr. Dustin Wright, Superintendent
[2.03] Dr. Wright briefed the board on three active Virginia bills that would permit all counties and cities to add a local sales and use tax dedicated solely to school facility construction or renovation.
- Apr 13, 2026School Board · item 2.02Elementary Renovation Updates
[2.02] Superintendent Dr. Dustin Wright presented renovation options for the elementary school capital program, recommending continuation of comprehensive renovations and small additions to both elementary schools with modest budget adjustments and a transition to a CMAR delivery model.
- May 18, 2026School Board · item 1.02Renovation Update – Dr. Dustin Wright, Superintendent
[1.02] Dr. Wright, Superintendent, presented a renovation update covering the Owner's Representative RFP and potential Construction Manager at Risk delivery method.
- Jul 1, 2026School Board · item 4.02Approval of Employee Contracts
[4.02] Dustin Wright's employee contract was approved by the School Board.
passedApprove employee contracts for Dan Phillips, Carolyn Dorsey, Tom Wood, and Dustin Wright as printed and distributed✓ Pitches✓ Hickman✓ Bartelme✓ Kelsey✓ Cecere - Sep 28, 2026School Board · item 1.03CIP Priorities Discussion
[1.03] Dr. Dustin Wright, Superintendent, was scheduled to lead the CIP Priorities Discussion at this work session.
- Oct 5, 2026School Board · item 2.04Proposed Capital Improvement Program FY2028-2032 Presentation
[2.04] Dr. Dustin Wright, Superintendent, was scheduled to present the Proposed Capital Improvement Program FY2028-2032. [2.05] Dr. Dustin Wright, Superintendent, was scheduled to present Blenheim Blvd. Recommendation Options.
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