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Hello, Springfield District
I hope you’re enjoying your summer! Please find below an update on the Board’s boundary policy review and an opportunity to serve on the School Board’s Audit Committee.
I will be back in touch soon!
Sandy Anderson
Boundary Policy Update
The School Board discussed the updated boundary policy (Policy 8130) at the June 25 work session. This review is part of the standard policy review process the Board tries hard to uphold. This work started in 2018 and has been stalled several times along the way, mainly due to the pandemic. Tuesday’s meeting was an important step toward ensuring students are able to attend schools that aren’t significantly over or under capacity and aren’t on extended busing routes. As our budget dollars get tighter and tighter, this work also ensures our Division is effectively utilizing its resources which is a win for every taxpayer in Fairfax County.
The approval of the policy was on the agenda for new business at last night’s regular meeting and is scheduled for a vote at the July 18 meeting. Regular meetings are open to the public and take place at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA at 7 p.m. Community members are welcome to speak. Regular meetings may also be viewed live from the FCPS website or the School Board YouTube Channel
After the School Board votes on the policy, the Superintendent’s work will then commence. She will use the updated policy to review and propose any future changes to school boundaries, and robust community engagement will occur before any potential boundary changes are proposed. The School Board will vote on any recommended, permanent boundary changes, and there will eventually be an implementation date for the changes. This is a very long way to say, there is no set date for potential boundary changes. Whatever the timeline or the path forward, I know that all the School Board members feel strongly about keeping the public informed.
I will continue to keep you updated on the Board’s work regarding the Policy 8130 review in my monthly newsletters.
For now, please see and continue to check the FCPS website for current information. You may also find more information about School Board meetings on our website. You may follow our work on the 2023-24 School Board Annual Work Calendar. (Note that the 2024-25 School Board Annual Work Calendar will be posted after the July 11 regular meeting.) The calendar is continually updated as our Chair and Committee Chairs set the schedule for our work.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
FCPS News
School Board Seeking Audit Committee Member
Fairfax County Public Schools invites applications from community members interested in serving on the School Board Audit Committee. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of Fairfax County or Fairfax City. The Board will be appointing one committee member for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Applicants cannot be a current FCPS employees and must be able to understand general government processes as well as technical and complex financial reporting issues. Applicants should be knowledgeable about internal controls, financial statement audits, management and operational audits, and risk. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Get more information and submit an application.
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