Staff members demonstrate a temperature check.
Superintendent Brabrand has named Michelle Boyd as the assistant superintendent for the Department of Special Services, effective September 21. Michelle currently serves as executive director of the Piedmont Regional Education Program (PREP) in Charlottesville. She will replace Teresa Johnson, who is retiring. Read the news release.
Superintendent Brabrand has named Mark Greenfelder as the assistant superintendent for the new Department of School Improvement and Supports. Mark was the executive director of the Office of School Support. Read the news release.
Reminder: Deadline for Teacher LOA or Resignation
As noted in Superintendent Brabrand's July 23 message to all staff, FCPS has extended the deadline for teachers to resign or submit a leave of absence (LOA) to Friday, July 31. Teachers who wish to rescind a previously approved LOA should reach out to their principal to discuss. Principals will be able to connect those teachers with the appropriate Human Resources staff member to explore available options.
Principal Pool Information Sessions
FCPS maintains a pool of eligible candidates who have participated in a series of rigorous competency-based assessments. When a principal vacancy arises, candidates in the principal pool may express interest. Current FCPS principals are automatically considered candidates. If you are interested in learning about the principal selection process, please join one of the virtual information sessions listed below:
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Tuesday, August 4
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8:30 a.m.
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Monday, August 10
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3:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 12
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3:30 p.m.
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Register in MyPDE to participate. (Search “Principal Selection Pool Process.") Attendees will be sent a link to the session one day before the event. For more information, please visit the Principal Selection Process page or email Carolyn Haydon at HRprincipalpool@fcps.edu.
We are excited to acknowledge our newest principals:
- Jim Patrick, Longfellow MS.
- Sarah Aiello, Hutchison ES.
Please join us in congratulating them! Read the news release.
John R. Lewis HS Principal Alfonso Smith took video of the school's sign.
The Fairfax County School Board voted to rename Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis at its business meeting on July 23. Read the news release.
School Board Votes to Designate October Holiday as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The School Board has voted to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the previously approved 2020-21 School Year Calendar as well as the yet-to-be approved 2021-22 School Year Calendar. The 2021-22 calendar is scheduled to be adopted in September. Read the news release.
Staff Staples
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Please email EmployeeNews@fcps.edu with potential submissions or questions. Submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Thank you!
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