Reminder: FPAC Applications Due by 8/13 - Interested in facilities planning and school renovations?

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Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC)

Dear Providence District Families,

Do you have an interest in or a passion for facilities planning? If so, you might be a perfect fit on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) which advises the School Board on the development of strategic, comprehensive, and long-term plans for school division facilities.

We are now accepting applications for the Providence District seat on FPAC. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Not sure if you live in Providence District? Click here to find out.

QUALIFICATIONS

Interested candidates must live in Providence District and should have experience in one or more of the following areas: construction; engineering; architecture; land use planning and development; demographics; government operations; financing.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

FPAC advises and informs the School Board and Fairfax County Public School staff in the development of strategic, comprehensive, and long-term plans for school division facilities. Topics of consideration by FPAC include the following:

  • School enrollment and projections
  • Transportation and operating efficiencies
  • School program capacity and support
  • Setting priorities for the Capital Improvement Program
  • Creative financing and construction strategies
  • Scope of renovations
  • School closures and new schools
  • Student accommodation planning

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

There are 13 members on FPAC, one representing each of the nine magisterial district School Board Members, three representing at-large School Board Members, and one representing the City of Fairfax School Board. FPAC members serve three-year terms and meet twice monthly in the evening during the school year. The appointment for Providence District’s vacant FPAC seat will end on June 30, 2027, with the opportunity to be re-appointed for a full three-year term. For more information about the FPAC, click here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 13

The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

I hope you will consider applying for this important position as it provides valuable assistance to our school division and our community.

In service,

Karl Frisch
Chair and Providence Representative
Fairfax County School Board


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