August 2025- An Update on the BRAC Process and Region 1 Priorities

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Dear Dranesville Families:

I am writing to provide an important update following the August 5th Superintendent’s Boundary Revision Advisory Committee (BRAC) meeting and to address a significant concern that arose during the proceedings. First and foremost, I want to thank the many of you who have dedicated your time and effort over the past year participating in community meetings and providing valuable written feedback on the draft boundary changes. Your input is the cornerstone of this process, and your voices are being heard.

As you know, the BRAC includes representatives from each of Fairfax County's six administrative regions. The primary responsibility of each region's representatives is to synthesize the feedback from their own constituents and develop a set of priorities for their specific region. This collaborative model is designed to ensure that the recommendations that ultimately are made to the School Board are grounded in the unique needs and concerns of each community.

At the most recent BRAC meeting, representatives from each region presented their respective priorities. I was surprised to learn that one of Region 5's priorities was to recommend the redistricting of Forestville Elementary School from its current pathway to Herndon Middle School and Herndon High School.

This recommendation is problematic for two reasons:

It was not an official draft proposal. This suggestion was not included in any of the potential boundary change maps shared with the community for feedback.
It does not reflect our community's feedback. The priorities identified for Region 1 are based directly on the extensive feedback received from our constituents. This new suggestion is entirely separate from any identified needs.

Furthermore, I had the opportunity to discuss this situation directly with Superintendent Dr. Reid over the weekend. She shared that while each region is invited to share their priorities, it does not guarantee their implementation. Dr. Reid noted that since the current models all have Forestville remaining in the Langley pyramid and Langley is not considered to be overcrowded, she does not see that boundary likely to be recommended for change.

I will continue to advocate for the interests of our community. I believe it is critical that the committee focuses on addressing the priorities that have been articulated by the families and staff within each region. The integrity of the boundary review process depends on each representative's commitment to this principle.

Thank you again for your engagement and partnership in this vital process.

Regards,

Robyn

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E-mail: Robyn Lady | Phone: 571-423-1087

Dranesville Staff | Phone: 571-423-1068

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