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Dear Franconia Residents/Estimados Residentes de Franconia,
We are heartbroken to learn of the devastating loss of life in this week’s aviation accident, including three of our FCPS students and six of our FCPS parents.
On behalf of the Fairfax County School Board, I extend our deepest condolences to their families, friends, and the entire school community. This is an unimaginable tragedy. We join the nation and our students, educators, and families in grieving.
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to supporting those affected in every way possible. Crisis counselors and support staff are available to provide comfort and assistance to anyone in need.
In moments like this, we must come together as a community to support one another. Please keep the families and loved ones impacted by this tremendous loss in your thoughts.
FY 2026 Proposed Budget
The Fairfax County School Board welcomes public comment on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget at a Public Hearing. This public hearing is scheduled to take place at the Luther Jackson Middle School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
The Speaker's List opened at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025 and is now open through 6:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025. The Fairfax County School Board Office will notify speakers (via email) the morning of February 4, 2025.
Any questions, written statements, and copies of testimony may be submitted to communityparticipation@fcps.edu.
FY 2026 Proposed Budget Timeline
- Division Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid presented the FY 2026 Proposed Budget to the School Board at the January 23, 2025 regular meeting.
- The School Board will hold work sessions on the proposed budget on February 4, 2025 and February 18, 2025.
- The School Board will hold a public hearing on February 4, 2025.
- The School Board will take action to approve the Advertised Budget at the February 20, 2025 regular meeting.
Upcoming Regular School Board Meeting
The next regular board meeting will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Luther Jackson Middle School, at 7:00 p.m.
Help Select Math Resources for FCPS
Passionate about math education? Here’s your chance to shape the future of K-12 math instruction in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)!
We’re selecting a Franconia District resident to serve on the Mathematics Instructional Resource Review Committee (IRRC) – a group that helps choose textbooks, online tools, and other essential learning materials for the 2025-26 school year.
Why Participate?
✅ Ensure alignment with Virginia’s Standards of Learning and FCPS’s Learning Model.
✅ Help meet the educational needs of diverse learners.
✅ Advocate for an academically rigorous curriculum.
✅ Support equitable access to high-quality and engaging resources.
✅ Provide valuable input in collaboration with other community members and stakeholders.
Time Commitment
📍 In-Person Meetings at Gatehouse Administrative Center:
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Monday, March 3, 2025 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
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Monday, March 24, 2025 (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
💻 Virtual Meetings (March 2025, Dates TBD):
- Three subcommittee meetings
- Two vendor demonstrations
Responsibilities
IRRC members will be expected to:
- Attend all meetings.
- Review submitted resource materials thoroughly (conduct approximately five hours of independent review of the materials during March of 2025).
- Communicate via email in a timely fashion.
- Maintain confidentiality of all materials and discussions.
- Hold no conflict of interest with instructional vendors under consideration.
How to Apply
Apply via this Google Form by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Not sure if you live in Franconia District? Check this lookup tool.
Kind Regards/Bondadosamente,
 Marcia St. John-Cunning
Franconia District School Board Member
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