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Happy New Year, Springfield District!
I hope everyone has had a wonderful start to the new year! I wanted to share a brief update on several upcoming public hearings and opportunities to address the School Board. Additionally, see the details below about the Fairfax County Special Education PTA’s next general membership meeting.
The public hearing for the Comprehensive Boundary Review will take place this Saturday, January 10, and sign-ups close tomorrow afternoon. The Superintendent will present the final boundary recommendation to the School Board at our regular meeting this Thursday, January 8. Presentation materials are available on BoardDocs.
Thank you for your patience and for the thoughtful, constructive engagement you have brought to this process. This work represents an important first step toward the incremental changes needed to ensure our school boundaries remain responsive to shifting enrollment, community needs, and the long-term health of Fairfax County Public Schools.
I will be in touch soon,
Sandy
📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present her proposed comprehensive school boundary changes at the January 8, 2026, regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. View the meeting materials online. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the proposed boundary changes at the January 22, 2026, regular meeting.
📣 Public Hearing & Speaker Registration
A public hearing is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Luther Jackson Middle School auditorium on the proposed changes to school boundaries. If capacity is reached, overflow testimony will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The snow date for this public hearing is January 17, 2026.
🗣️ Want to speak?
Register to speak at the link below. The Speaker’s List closes at 4:30 p.m. on January 7, 2026.
👉 Register to Speak: Speaker Registration for the Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing on the School Boundaries
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 a.m.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School, auditorium
⏱️ Time per Speaker: 2 minutes
🏗️ Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present her proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Capital Improvement Program at the January 13, 2026, work session beginning at approximately 2:30 p.m. View the meeting materials online. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program at the February 12, 2026, regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m.
📣 Public Hearing & Speaker Registration
The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Luther Jackson Middle School auditorium. Overflow testimony for school boundaries may also be heard at this meeting.
🗣️ Want to speak?
Register to speak at the link below. The Speaker’s List closes at 4:30 p.m. on January 9, 2026, and speakers will be notified by the School Board office by the morning of January 12, 2026.
👉 Register to Speak: Speaker Registration for the Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6 p.m.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School, auditorium
⏱️ Time per Speaker: 2 minutes
💲Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will present her initial Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Proposed Budget at the February 10, 2026, work session beginning at 11:30 a.m. A second work session will be held on February 19, 2026, at 5 p.m.
The School Board and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will then convene a joint Advertised Budget Committee meeting on February 24, 2026, at 3 p.m.
The Board will vote on the FY27 Advertised Budget at the February 26, 2026, regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m.
All materials will be available for viewing on BoardDocs.
📣 Public Hearing & Speaker Registration
The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 Proposed Budget on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Luther Jackson Middle School auditorium.
🗣️ Want to speak?
Online registration will open beginning at 8 a.m. at least 10 days prior. The Speaker’s List will close at 4:30 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
👉 Register to Speak: Speaker Registration for the Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing on the FY2027 Proposed Budget.
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School, auditorium
⏱️ Time per Speaker: 2 minutes
🗣️ Community Participation and Viewing of School Board Meetings
School Board regular meetings, work sessions, and public hearings will be broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both will be recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
Visit the Community Participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
Are you interested in School Board action items? Sign up to get an update on School Board votes the morning after the School Board meeting.
Please contact the board clerk if you need language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting. Find your school board members and learn how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
🎉 Your Voice Matters: Special Education Advocacy
Join the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. on Zoom for their General Membership Meeting, followed by a presentation led by our Advocacy Co-Chairs. Learn about upcoming advocacy opportunities, tips for sharing your story with legislators, and ways to get involved at any comfort level—no experience needed!
👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/SEPTAJan2026
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