Region Boundary Review Community Meetings Announced

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 11/05/2024 03:44 PM EST

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Hello, Springfield District

As a reminder, Fairfax County Public Schools is beginning a comprehensive review of school boundaries for the first time in almost four decades. This long overdue project will assess boundaries across our district to better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. 

Community engagement is a critical part of this work as noted in FCPS Boundary Policy 8130 and the Code of Virginia. Our first set of boundary review meetings will begin in a few weeks, with a meeting scheduled in each of our six regions. Families, staff, and community members will be able to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process. 

I encourage you to attend a meeting in your region. However, you may choose another date, if that works better for your schedule:  

All meetings will be in person and follow the same format. Childcare and interpretation services will be available, as needed. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.

As you may recall, the School Board approved updates to the Boundary Policy (Policy 8130) at its July 18 Regular Public Meeting, completing a years-long comprehensive review of the policy for the first time in nearly four decades. The updates provide a clear roadmap for any future boundary adjustments to help ensure better student achievement through enhanced instructional quality, budget optimization, and strengthened student well-being.

The revised policy did not propose specific boundary changes, nor were specific boundaries considered during the policy review. Instead, the updates create a framework for the division superintendent to follow when considering any potential future adjustments, which must prioritize robust community engagement throughout the process. 

For now, please see and continue to check the Comprehensive School Boundary Review website for current information. Also, please be sure to check out information about the FCPS Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service.

I will be in touch soon! 

Sandy Anderson

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service

Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service is being offered to FCPS secondary students as an opportunity to explore multilingualism as a strength in developing leadership and advocacy skills. Students will plan for future success through their strengths and interests. Attendees will be able to network and learn with other FCPS students and staff. This event will also feature special guest Dr. José Luis Zelaya from the Multilingual Learners’ Summit. “Language is an opportunity,” says Dr. Zelaya, “believe in the power of education!”  Secondary students should register and bring their FCPS laptops to the workshop.

The event will occur on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Edison High School and will also feature a table fair promoting college and career readiness. 

Language interpretation services will be available.

Find more information on the Our Voices, Our Future: Multilingual Learners’ Day of Service webpage.  

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