Fairfax County Public Schools, WA

School Board Work Session

The Fauquier County School Board work session includes information items and action items. The board will consider approving a $300,000 chiller replacement at C. Hunter Ritchie and a $415,100 roof recoating at Cedar Lee Middle School. They will also hear presentations on a human trafficking prevention curriculum, a university athletic training partnership, a student drug survey, and policy revisions.

• Approve C. Hunter Ritchie chiller replacement, not to exceed $300,000 from asset fund
• Approve Cedar Lee Middle School roof recoating at $415,100
• Receive presentation on 'Just Ask and Simply Report' curriculum from Unstoppable Futures
• Review Memorandum of Agreement with Shenandoah University for athletic training clinicals
• Review revisions to Policy 4-2.1 banning fireworks and flammable materials on school property

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee approved revisions to four policies and moved them to the full School Board for July 13 consideration. The committee also tabled a large set of policy updates mandated by the 2026 General Assembly for further review. No new items are pending, so the committee will not meet again until needed.

• Approved revisions to Policy 4-2.1 banning fireworks, pyrotechnics, and hazardous materials on school property
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-3.11 requiring all school-related communication to use official FCPS accounts or county-approved apps
• Approved revisions to Policy 2-2.3 removing references to Channel One from advertising/sales/solicitation rules
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-6.4 clarifying that non-dismissal grievance procedures apply to all staff, not just teachers
• Tabled 2026 General Assembly updates affecting 22 policies, including Code of Conduct, attendance, and graduation requirements

The Policy Committee approved revisions to Policy 4-2.1, Safety of School Facilities, which prohibits fireworks, pyrotechnics, flame effects, and hazardous materials on school property, with added language for approved instructional or extracurricular activities. The committee also approved revisions to multiple policies mandated by 2026 General Assembly bills, including changes to Policy 7-3.1 regarding cell phone use for students with IEP, 504, LEP, or medical reasons. Both items were moved to the School Board Meeting on August 24 for full Board review. The committee also approved the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and will not meet again until needed.

• Approved revisions to Policy 4-2.1, Safety of School Facilities, prohibiting fireworks and hazardous materials on school property
• Approved 2026 General Assembly-mandated policy revisions, including updated cell phone language in Policy 7-3.1
• Moved both policy revision items to the School Board Meeting on August 24 for full Board review
• Approved the June 24, 2026 Policy Committee meeting minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda as written

School Board Meeting

The School Board will consider several personnel adjustments, including changing two FRESH positions to part-time and upgrading an Office Associate role. The body will also review updates to policies regarding teacher grievances, computer use, and advertising.

• MOU with James Madison University for Speech/Language Professional student teacher placements
• Reclassification of Office Associate II to Office Associate III (Grade 20: $18.18 - $30.91/hr)
• Conversion of FRESH Movement Coordinator and Grant Coordinator positions to part-time
• Revisions to Policy 6-3.11 prohibiting non-official accounts for school sports, activities, and instruction
• Updated Procurement Policy previously adopted by the County Board of Supervisors on July 9, 2026

School Board Meeting

The School Board will receive reports regarding human resources and school division finances. The meeting includes a consent agenda to approve several annual memorandums of understanding for student services, career coaching, and regional partnerships.

• Financial report overview including $185.62M School Operating Fund
• Annual MOU with Fauquier Community Action Committee Head Start Program
• Annual MOU with Fauquier Community Action Committee Head Start and Virginia Preschool Initiative
• MOU with Germanna Community College for the Future Educators Academy
• Annual agreement with Chrysalis Counseling Centers, Inc.

The School Board approved the amended FY 2027 budget and expenditure plan, which uses an additional $1.496 million in recurring state funds to restore previously cut items and provide a 1% salary increase for certain staff. The vote was 3-2, with Marshall Clay Campbell and Danielle Dean voting against, preferring more time to review. The board also approved the consent agenda, including multiple memorandums of understanding and personnel recommendations.

• Approved amended FY 2027 budget and expenditure plan (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including MOUs with Head Start, Germanna Community College, Chrysalis Counseling, Warren County Public Schools, Laurel Ridge Community College, monthly bills, payroll, minutes, and personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Approved moving budget item from information to action (3-2)

Building Committee Meeting

The Building Committee will review progress reports on school renovations and maintenance budgets. The body is receiving information on security grants and athletic projects.

• Progress report on Taylor Middle School renovation at 350 Shirley Ave
• Review of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) budgets and projects
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets and projects
• Information on a $250,000 State Security Grant and $65,417 in additional 2024 grant funding
• Information regarding capital athletics projects

The committee reviewed progress on several construction projects, including Taylor Middle School renovations and various capital improvements. Discussions included potential temporary cooling solutions for LHS due to chiller shipping delays and preventative measures for tennis court cracks.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (Clay Campbell/Donna Grove)
• Approved the May 28, 2026, Building Committee Minutes (Clay Campbell/Donna Grove)
• Agreed to review pricing and recommendations for LHS temporary cooling without a full meeting

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the draft Financial Management Report for May 2026, discuss the Health Insurance Fund and claims data for April 2026, and receive an update on the new ERP Munis implementation. The committee will also vote on approving the May 2026 budget amendments. Additionally, the agenda notes that the July meeting is cancelled and the November and December meetings are combined into a single meeting on December 3, 2026.

• Vote on approval of May 2026 budget amendments (Action Item 5.1)
• Review of draft Financial Management Report – May 2026 (Information Item 4.1)
• Discussion of Health Insurance Fund & Claims Data Report – April 2026 (Information Item 4.2)
• Update on New ERP Munis Implementation – May 2026 (Information Item 4.3)
• July meeting cancelled; November and December meetings combined into December 3, 2026 meeting

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting. Budget amendments from May 2026 were also approved as presented. Discussions included updates on financial management software, health insurance deficits, and the Munis ERP implementation.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved May 2026 budget amendments

Personnel Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Schools Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 2 and discuss several administrative personnel actions. No major policy decisions are on the agenda; items include reclassifying a School Board Office front desk position, updating Career and Technical Education (CTE) job titles, and converting two grant-funded FRESH positions from full-time to part-time.

• Reclassification of Office Associate II to Office Associate III (grade 20, $18.18–$30.91/hr) for front desk position
• Title changes for five CTE positions: e.g., Teacher, Vocational Technology → Technology Education Teacher
• Conversion of two FRESH grant positions (Movement Coordinator and Grant Coordinator) from full-time to part-time
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 Personnel Committee meeting

Policy Committee Meeting

The committee will vote on revisions to ban fireworks, pyrotechnics, and hazardous materials on school property, and to require all school-related communication to use official FCPS accounts. They will also receive information on over 20 policy revisions mandated by the 2026 Virginia General Assembly. The meeting includes routine adoption of previous minutes and announcements that no additional items are pending.

• Vote on revising Policy 4-2.1 to prohibit fireworks, pyrotechnics, and flammable materials on school property
• Vote on revising Policy 6-3.11 to require school communication via official FCPS accounts or county-approved apps
• Information item on 2026 General Assembly updates covering 20+ policies (safety, nutrition, mental health, driver education, etc.)
• Revisions to Policy 2-2.3 to remove reference to Channel One from advertising/sales/solicitation policy
• Revisions to Policy 5-6.4 to clarify that teacher grievance procedures apply to all instructional staff

The Policy Committee approved revisions to four district policies covering facility safety, network use, advertising, and staff grievances. These changes will go to the full School Board on July 13 for final approval. The committee also tabled a package of state-mandated policy updates for further review before a July meeting.

• Approved revisions to Policy 4-2.1 (facility safety) and moved to July 13 board meeting
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-3.11 (computer/network use) and moved to July 13 board meeting
• Approved revisions to Policy 2-2.3 (advertising/solicitation) and moved to July 13 board meeting
• Approved revisions to Policy 5-6.4 (staff grievances) and moved to July 13 board meeting
• Tabled 2026 General Assembly policy updates for further review

School Board Meeting

The Fauquier County School Board met on June 8, 2026, and voted to approve a consent agenda that includes setting the non-resident tuition rate at $11,397 for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved federal grant applications under the Every Student Succeeds Act, a Carl Perkins grant, and a partnership with Longwood University for teacher training. Reports on human resources and finances were received as information items.

• Approved non-resident tuition rate of $11,397 for 2026-2027
• Approved ESSA Title I, II, III, and IV grant applications for 2026-2027
• Approved Carl Perkins grant plan and budget for Career and Technical Education
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Longwood University for gifted education endorsement ($3,540 per teacher)
• Approved average per-pupil cost notification for the coming school year

The Fairfax County Public Schools Board approved a $309,906.77 donation from the PATH Foundation to support three elementary schools. It also set the non‑resident tuition rate at $11,397 for 2026‑27 and increased school nutrition meal prices by 10 cents. Additional actions included approving several grant applications, a road‑access agreement with the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, and adding middle‑school flag football to the FY28 planning agenda.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous Yea: Grove, Pauling, Campbell, Lewis)
• Approved ESSA grant applications (unanimous Yea: Grove, Pauling, Campbell, Lewis)
• Approved Carl Perkins Grant plan (unanimous Yea: Grove, Pauling, Campbell, Lewis)
• Approved non‑resident tuition rate of $11,397 for 2026‑27 (unanimous Yea: Grove, Pauling, Campbell, Lewis)
• Approved PATH Foundation donation of $309,906.77 for three elementary schools (approval recorded)
• Approved Catholic Diocese of Arlington road‑access draft agreement (unanimous Yea: Grove, Pauling, Campbell, Lewis)
• Approved addition of middle‑school boys and girls flag football to FY28 planning summit agenda (Yea: Grove, Pauling, Lewis; Nay: Campbell)
• Approved 10‑cent increase in school nutrition meal prices for 2026‑27 (Yea: Grove, Pauling, Lewis; Nay: Campbell)

Parks and Recreation Co-Op Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Co-Op Meeting will discuss revisions to a cooperative agreement regarding school grounds access, summer camps in middle schools, and sports league use of high school turf fields. The committee will also receive updates on school facility renovations and safety projects.

• Review of Cooperative Agreement between Parks and Recreation and Fauquier County Public Schools
• Update on Grace Miller and Liberty Safe Routes to School
• Request for ingress/egress on Bengu Gerek by Catholic Diocese of Arlington
• Renovation and expansion update for Taylor Middle School
• Update on Fauquier High School track replacement

The committee reviewed updated facility agreements and discussed the scheduling and pricing for high school turf field use. No final vote was taken on the cooperative agreement, as members agreed to wait for budget finalization. The board will vote on a Catholic Diocese access request on June 8.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updated NPSC agreement: outdoor requests go to Parks and Recreation, indoor requests to building principals
• Set high school turf field use rates at $100 per hour for fields and $25 per hour for lighting
• Tabled vote on Cooperative Agreement pending budget office finalization
• Deferred decision on Catholic Diocese ingress/egress request to June 8 School Board meeting

Building Committee Meeting

The Building Committee will receive information on a $250,000 state security grant and additional $65,417 from a 2024 grant, and will decide on approving a baseball field fencing plan at C.H. Ritchie Elementary. Updates will be provided on the Taylor Middle School renovation, Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Capital Improvement Plan budgets, and athletic projects. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and other procedural items.

• State Security Grant: $250,000 awarded for use in specific schools, plus $65,417 additional from 2024 grant
• Action item: Approve a baseball field fencing plan at C.H. Ritchie Elementary
• Update on Taylor Middle School renovation at 350 Shirley Ave
• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan (CMP) and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) current budgets and projects
• Information on Division-wide athletic capital projects

The committee approved a proposal to add a 100 ft. fence to the C.H. Ritchie ballfield. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 23, 2026 meeting and adopted the current agenda.

• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved C.H. Ritchie Elementary baseball fencing plan

Finance Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the Health Insurance Fund and claims data for March 2026, review a draft April 2026 Financial Management Report, and receive updates on the new Munis ERP implementation and budget amendments for April 2026. They will also decide whether to combine the November and December meetings. Action items include approval of April 2026 budget amendments.

• Review of April 2026 Financial Management Report
• Discussion of Health Insurance Fund and claims data for March 2026
• Update on Munis ERP implementation (Month 16)
• Approval of budget amendments for April 2026
• Decision on combining November and December finance committee meetings

The committee approved the April 2026 budget amendments and set a combined meeting date for November and December. Discussions included health insurance fund overages, ERP training, and weather station funding.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the April 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved April 2026 budget amendments
• Scheduled combined November and December meeting for December 3, 2026

School Board Meeting

The School Board approved several policy revisions including updates to weapons on school property, visitors to schools, and school counseling programs. They also approved adding a grant-funded Special Education Compliance Officer for the 2026-2027 school year. The board received the monthly financial report showing a $185.62 million operating fund and recognized FCPS1 for the second consecutive Best Communities for Music Education Award.

• Approved revisions to Policy 2-4.5 (Weapons On School Property) and Policy 2-3.6 (Visitors to Schools) clarifying expectations for firearms and visitors.
• Approved revision to Policy 6-5.1 (School Counseling Programs) to align notification methods with current practice (electronic handbook instead of letter).
• Approved adding a grant-funded Special Education Compliance Officer for 2026-2027 to monitor federal, state, and local compliance.
• Received financial report detailing $185.62M School Operating Fund and other funds totaling $38.8M.
• Recognized FCPS1 with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation for the second consecutive year.

The Fairfax County Public Schools board adopted its agenda and unanimously approved all items on the consent agenda. Among those approvals were revisions to several policies, a title change for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst position, an increase to the administrative substitute pay rate, and the addition of a grant‑funded Special Education Compliance Officer for the 2026‑2027 school year. All motions received Yea votes from Donna Grove, Susan Pauling, Marshall Clay Campbell, and Steven Lewis.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved policy manual revisions (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 2-3.6, Visitors to Schools (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-5.1, School Counseling Programs (unanimous)
• Approved grant‑funded Special Education Compliance Officer for 2026‑27 (unanimous)
• Approved title change from Board Certified Behavior Analyst to Behavior Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved increase to Daily Administrative Substitute Rate (unanimous)
• Approved Monthly Bills and Payroll (unanimous)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools Finance Committee will discuss the Health Insurance Fund, which is facing rising pharmaceutical costs with a possible $30 million in spending. They will review the Financial Management Report for March 2026, receive an update on the School Nutrition Fund, and discuss the delayed ERP-Munis implementation now set for July 1, 2026. The committee will also consider approval of budget amendments for March 2026 and decide whether to cancel or reschedule the July meeting due to a holiday.

• Health Insurance Fund report discussing rising pharmaceutical costs and potential $30 million spending
• ERP-Munis implementation update: delay from April 1 to July 1, 2026
• Summary of Budget Amendments for March 2026 – approval requested
• School Nutrition Fund update with requested data and analysis
• Decision on July 2026 Finance Committee meeting date (falls on holiday)

The committee approved the March 2026 budget amendments and the previous meeting's minutes. The July Finance Committee meeting was cancelled. Discussions included fuel costs, state revenue shortfalls, school nutrition funding, and health insurance options.

• Approved agenda
• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved March 2026 budget amendments
• Cancelled July Finance Committee meeting

Building Committee Meeting

The Building Committee will consider approval of the entrance redesign and utility work at Brumfield Elementary related to the adjacent VanMetre subdivision. They will also receive updates on the Taylor Middle School renovation, the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Capital Improvement Plan budgets, asset-funded projects, a state security grant of $250,000, and athletic projects. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from March 26.

• Vote on Brumfield Elementary entrance redesign and utility tie-ins (Action item 5.1)
• Update on Taylor Middle School renovation at 350 Shirley Ave (4.1)
• $250,000 state security grant plus $65,417 additional from 2024 grant (4.6)
• Review of Comprehensive Maintenance Plan budget and projects (4.3)
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan budget and projects (4.4)

The Building Committee approved the March 26, 2026 minutes and voted to move information regarding the Brumfield Elementary entrance redesign and utility work to the May Full Board meeting. Members also discussed various ongoing construction, maintenance, and security grant projects across several schools.

• Adopted agenda as written
• Approved March 26, 2026 minutes as written
• Moved Brumfield Elementary entrance redesign information to the May Full Board meeting

School Board Closed Session Meeting

The School Board held a closed session to discuss a student discipline matter involving one student. After closed deliberations, the board voted to uphold the superintendent's recommended disciplinary action for student case number 04132026A. All other agenda items were procedural, including meeting opening and adjournment.

• Motion to enter closed session to discuss a student discipline matter under Va. Code 2.2-3711(A)(2)
• Motion out of closed session to uphold the superintendent's disciplinary recommendation for student case 04132026A (approved 5-0)
• Certification of closed proceedings as lawful under state open-meeting exemptions

The School Board entered a closed session to discuss a student discipline matter involving a scholastic record. During the session, the Board voted to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action in case number 04132026A.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for student discipline discussion (5-0)
• Certified proceedings of the closed session (5-0)
• Upheld Superintendent's disciplinary recommendation for case 04132026A (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Board Meeting

The School Board approved consent agenda items including a $1,114,412.98 textbook adoption for Heinemann Math Expressions K-5, a recruitment incentive of $750 per recruited bus driver (up to $17,250), and the 2026-27 Special Education Annual Plan. The meeting also featured recognitions of students, employees, and award recipients but no substantive policy discussions.

• Approved K-5 mathematics textbook adoption (Heinemann Math Expressions) at a cost of $1,114,412.98 from the Textbook Fund
• Approved employee recruitment incentive for bus drivers: $750 bonus per driver recruited, with a maximum of $17,250 if all 23 vacancies filled
• Approved 2026-27 Special Education Annual Plan application required for Title VI-B federal funding
• Recognized 18 Teachers of the Year nominees from individual schools and announced division-wide Teacher of the Year
• Received monthly financial report showing $185.62M School Operating Fund and other funds totaling $38.8M

The School Board approved several items via consent agenda, including K-5 mathematics textbook adoption and a recruitment incentive for bus drivers. Staff was also directed to investigate the logistics of adding flag football to middle schools.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved K-5 mathematics textbook adoption (5-0)
• Approved employee recruitment incentive for bus drivers (5-0)
• Approved 2026-27 Special Education Annual Plan and application (5-0)
• Approved religious exemption 04132026.1 (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (5-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Policy Committee will consider revisions to Policy 6-5.1 (School Counseling Programs) and Policy 2-3.6 (Visitors to Schools), and review a list of 18 policies for potential approval and forwarding to the full School Board. The committee also has no pending items requiring future meetings.

• Revisions to Policy 6-5.1 (School Counseling Programs) to update parent notification from letter to electronic handbook
• Revisions to Policy 2-3.6 (Visitors to Schools) to align with firearms language after changes to Policy 2-4.5
• Approval of 18 policies for full School Board review on April 13, including policies on weapons, suspensions, and student wellness
• Annual review of Policy 7-3.4 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion) with no changes recommended

The Policy Committee approved multiple policy revisions and updates following a five-year review. These items will move to the April 13 School Board Meeting for full review. The committee also discussed changes regarding school attendance area waivers.

• Approved February 12, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved revisions to Policy 6-5.1, School Counseling Programs (moved to April 13 Board Meeting)
• Approved revisions to Policy 2-3.6, Visitors to Schools (moved to April 13 Board Meeting)
• Approved updates for policies undergoing five-year review
• Approved policy manual revisions (moved to April 13 Board Meeting)

Personnel Committee Meeting

The Personnel Committee will open the meeting, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from the February 12 meeting. No additional items are pending review, so the committee will not meet again until needed. Information items include receiving the monthly HR report and considering a title change for Board Certified Behavior Analyst, adding a grant-funded Special Education Compliance Officer, and increasing the daily administrative substitute rate from $250 to $325.

• Consider changing job title from Board Certified Behavior Analyst to Behavior Specialist
• Consider adding a grant-funded Special Education Compliance Officer for 2026-27
• Consider increasing daily administrative substitute pay from $250 to $325
• Approve minutes from February 12, 2026 meeting

The Personnel Committee approved three items for full board review on July 13, 2026. These include a job title change to Behavior Specialist, the addition of a Special Education Compliance Officer, and an increase to the Daily Administrative Substitute Rate.

• Approved title change from Board Certified Behavior Analyst to Behavior Specialist
• Approved additional Special Education Compliance Officer position
• Approved increase for the Daily Administrative Substitute Rate
• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Building Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools Building Committee will hear updates on the Taylor Middle School renovation, the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan, and Capital Improvement Plan budgets. Action items include directing staff on the Catholic Diocese of Arlington's request to use Bengu Gerek Ave. for church access, approving or requesting more information on Brumfield Elementary's entrance and utility redesign, and approving a Right of Entry and License Agreement with Dominion Energy for survey work at Mary Walter Elementary.

• Catholic Diocese of Arlington requests road access along Bengu Gerek Ave., a private road serving Liberty High and Grace Miller Elementary, for a proposed church
• VanMetre subdivision plans for new back entrance and parent drop-off/pick-up at Brumfield Elementary, including utility work
• Dominion Energy seeks Right of Entry to survey Mary Walter Elementary grounds for the Morrisville-Wishing Star 500/230 kV Electric Transmissions Project
• Update on Taylor Middle School renovation project at 350 Shirley Ave.
• State Security Grant of $250,000 awarded, plus $65,417 from 2024 grant, for specific schools

The Building Committee approved a Right of Entry and License Agreement with Dominion Energy for work at Mary Walter Elementary. The committee also moved a road access request from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington to the full School Board for May. Additionally, more information was requested regarding the entrance redesign at Brumfield Elementary.

• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Moved Catholic Diocese of Arlington access request to full School Board for May 11, 2026
• Requested more information on Brumfield Elementary entrance redesign for April 23, 2026 meeting
• Approved Right of Entry and License Agreement with Dominion Energy at Mary Walter Elementary

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee of Fairfax County Public Schools will meet to review and act on routine financial matters. The main action item is the approval of budget amendments for February 2026. Committee members will also discuss the draft financial management report, health insurance fund data, and the new ERP (Munis) implementation update.

• Approval of budget amendments for February 2026 (no dollar amount specified)
• Review of draft Financial Management Report – February 2026
• Discussion of Health Insurance Fund & Claims Data Report – January 2026
• Update on New ERP (Munis) Implementation – February 2026
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (February 26, 2026)

The Finance Committee approved the February 2026 budget amendments and the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting. The committee received updates on health insurance claims and the delay of the Tyler Munis ERP implementation.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved February 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved February 2026 budget amendments

School Board Work Session

The School Board endorsed a final option for the FY27 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and authorized the Superintendent to prepare technical documents for final approval on April 13. The vote was 3-2. A public hearing was held on February 23 following the proposed budget presentation on February 9.

• Board endorsed final FY27 budget and CIP option, directing technical document preparation for April 13 approval
• Vote split 3-2: Donna Grove, Susan Pauling, Steven Lewis in favor; Marshall Clay Campbell, Danielle Dean opposed
• Public hearing on proposed budget held February 23
• Work sessions held March 2, 9, 16, and 17 to discuss and amend the budget
• Student of the Month recognized by Superintendent and School Board

The School Board endorsed budget option 7, which includes a 6% increase for teaching staff and 4.5% for school support staff. The Superintendent is authorized to prepare technical documents for final approval on April 13. Two members voted against the endorsement due to questions regarding budget increases and carryover funds.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Endorsed Option 7 for FY27 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (3-2)
• Authorized Superintendent to prepare technical documents for April 13 approval (3-2)

School Board Meeting

The Fauquier County School Board will receive information on the 2026-27 Special Education Annual Plan, which requires School Board approval in April to secure state Title VI-B funds. The board also approved a consent agenda including a religious exemption, monthly bills and payroll, meeting minutes, and personnel recommendations (new hires, retirements, resignations). A financial report highlighted the $224.41M operating fund budget and other specific-purpose funds.

• Special Education Annual Plan and Application for 2026-27 presented for information, approval scheduled for April
• Consent agenda approved: Religious Exemption 03092026.1
• Consent agenda approved: Monthly Bills and Payroll
• Consent agenda approved: Personnel Recommendations (1 new teacher, 10 teacher retirements, 4 resignations, 2 non-renewals)
• Financial report: School Operating Fund budget of $224.41M, plus $38.79M in other funds

The School Board approved the consent agenda, which included approving the monthly bills and payroll, the meeting minutes, personnel recommendations, and a religious exemption. The Board also approved a $1.11 million contract for the Heinemann Virginia Math Expressions K-5 textbook adoption.

• Adopted the agenda (3-0)
• Approved Religious Exemption 03092026.1 (3-0)
• Approved Monthly Bills and Payroll (3-0)
• Approved School Board Meeting Minutes (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (3-0)
• Approved K-5 Mathematics Textbook adoption ($1.11M) (3-0)
• Approved adjustment to School Psychologist intern pay (3-0)

School Board Work Session

The Fauquier County School Board will receive additional information and discuss the proposed FY27 budget and capital improvement plan. The board will also receive overviews of Mountain Vista Governor's School and Career and Technical Education programs. A possible $6,000 in VSBA training opportunities will be considered.

• FY27 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan discussion with attached presentations
• Overview of Mountain Vista Governor's School, serving 62 Fauquier students
• Career and Technical Education overview: 34 seats in Laurel Ridge Community College Trade Academies for HVAC, Plumbing, Heavy Equipment Operator
• VSBA Governing Board and Master Board Training: $1,200 per governance session, $4,800 for four Master Board modules (total $6,000)
• Roundtable discussion among board members and superintendent

The board adopted the agenda with all five members voting yea. The session included informational overviews of Mountain Vista Governor's School, Career and Technical Education, FY27 budget items, and nutrition fund deficits, but no further motions were decided.

• Adopted agenda (5-0)

Building Committee Meeting

The committee will receive updates on the Taylor Middle School renovation project and various maintenance and capital budgets. Members will also discuss a road access request from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and an updated water infrastructure agreement for Warrenton.

• Taylor Middle School renovation progress report at 350 Shirley Ave.
• Catholic Diocese of Arlington request for road access on Bengu Gerek Ave.
• State Security Grant award of $250,000 plus $65,417 in additional funding
• Updated water infrastructure agreement for Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority
• Comprehensive Maintenance Plan and Capital Improvement Plan budget updates

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee will review the Draft Financial Management Report for January 2026 and discuss the Health Insurance Fund, including a projected shortfall and possible strategies to avoid passing costs to employees. The committee will also receive updates on the Munis ERP implementation and approve budget amendments for January 2026. No final decisions are scheduled; items are informational or procedural.

• Approval of January 22, 2026, Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Financial Management Report update – January 2026
• Health Insurance Fund and claims data report – December 2025, with discussion of shortfall and possible plan for FY2027
• New ERP Munis implementation update – January 2026
• Approval of budget amendments for January 2026 (transfer of funds to facilities projects)

School Board Work Session & Proposed Budget Public Hearing

The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing to receive citizen feedback on the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027. Following the hearing, the Board will hold a work session to discuss and amend the proposed budget. The Board will also receive updates to the 2025-26 school calendar due to inclement weather, including making graduation day a non-student day.

• Public hearing on Superintendent's Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027
• Work session to discuss and amend the FY 2027 Proposed Budget
• Calendar updates for 2025-26: graduation day becomes a non-student day; changes to balance semesters
• School Board Appreciation Month recognition by the Superintendent
• Board roundtable discussion among members and superintendent

The Fairfax County School Board held a public hearing on the FY27 proposed budget and capital improvement plan, with administrators addressing program costs and staff compensation. Members discussed teacher pay, support staff raises, and regional school funding but did not vote on the budget. The board scheduled a follow-up work session for March 2 to review additional data before making final decisions.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Closed FY27 public hearing after resident comments
• Scheduled March 2, 2026 work session for further budget discussion
• Approved adjournment motion (5-0)

Policy Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools Policy Committee will meet to discuss the process for revising policies, receive a list of all policies requiring review in 2026, and get updates on General Assembly legislation affecting school policies. The committee will also conduct the annual review of Policy 7-3.4 (Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion), with no recommended changes. Actions include approval of previous meeting minutes and items on the consent agenda.

• Discussion of the process for policy revisions
• Receiving a list of all policies needing review in 2026
• Updates on General Assembly legislation impacting school policies
• Annual review of Policy 7-3.4, Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion (no changes recommended)
• Approval of December 11, 2025 Policy Committee meeting minutes

The Policy Committee adopted the agenda as written and approved the December 11, 2025, meeting minutes. The committee also received information on policy revision processes, upcoming reviews, and General Assembly updates.

• Adopted agenda as written
• Approved December 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Received policy revision process overview
• Received list of policies due for review
• Received General Assembly updates overview
• Received annual review update for Policy 7-3.4

Personnel Committee Meeting

The Fauquier County School Board Personnel Committee will receive an HR department update and consider two incentive proposals: a recruitment bonus for employees who refer bus drivers (up to $15,000 total) and a pay increase for school psychologist interns (total $40,000 for two positions). The committee may approve these items to send to the full School Board. The agenda also includes adoption of the meeting agenda and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• HR department overview update (fully staffed, process improvements underway)
• Recruitment incentive for current employees who recruit bus drivers (max $15,000; 20 open driver positions)
• Pay increase for school psychologist interns from $20,000 to $40,000 total for two positions
• Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2025 Personnel Committee meeting
• Roundtable discussion

The Personnel Committee approved a recruitment incentive for current employees who recommend new bus drivers. They also approved an increase in pay for School Psychologist Interns to $40,000. Both items will be presented to the full school board on March 9 for final approval.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved April 24, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approved bus driver recruitment incentive for current employees
• Approved School Psychologist Intern pay increase to $40,000

School Board Meeting

The School Board will receive the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and Draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for February 23. The board also approved a consent agenda including revisions to Policy 2-4.4 on Service Animals, personnel recommendations, and monthly bills.

• Superintendent's FY 2027 Proposed Budget presented to School Board
• Public hearing on FY 2027 budget set for February 23 at Fauquier High School
• Approval of revisions to Policy 2-4.4, Service Animals
• Approval of Personnel Recommendations: 2 teachers, 2 bus drivers, 23 substitutes hired; 3 retirees; 1 principal resigned
• Approval of Religious Exemption 02092026.1 and monthly bills/payroll

The School Board approved several consent agenda items including policy revisions, religious exemptions, monthly bills, and personnel recommendations. Additionally, the board approved the replacement of the chiller and cooling tower at Liberty High School.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Policy 2-4.4 service animal revisions (4-0)
• Approved Religious Exemption 02092026.1 (4-0)
• Approved monthly bills and payroll (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Liberty High School chiller and cooling tower replacement (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

School Board Work Session

The School Board hears informational items on staff turnover, the Timber Fence Trail easement dispute with Warrenton, and a $1.2 million chiller and cooling tower replacement at Liberty High School. The board also discusses options for repurposing the current Taylor Middle School building after its renovation. A closed session is held to evaluate the Superintendent.

• Liberty High School chiller and cooling tower replacement not to exceed $1,200,000
• Discussion on requesting vacation of Timber Fence Trail deed of easement from Town of Warrenton
• Review of options for repurposing Taylor Middle School building at 244 Waterloo Street after renovation
• Annual FCPS staff turnover report presented by Human Resources
• Closed session for Superintendent evaluation under Virginia Code 2.2-3711A(1)

The School Board reviewed a staff turnover report and discussed options for repurposing the current Taylor Middle School building. Decisions regarding the Timber Fence Trail were postponed until the March meeting. The Board also entered a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Tabled vote on Timber Fence Trail next steps until March meeting
• Approved entry into closed session for Superintendent evaluation (4-0)
• Approved certification of closed session proceedings (4-0)