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Organization

To view the organizational structure of Fairfax County Public Schools, go to the division organization chart page.

The School Board

Membership

A 12-member School Board is elected to four-year terms that are concurrent with the terms of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; one School Board member represents each of nine magisterial (election) districts, and three members serve at large. The current School Board members’ terms expire on December 31, 2011.
A student representative, selected for a one-year term at a nominating convention conducted by the countywide Student Advisory Council, participates in discussions but does not vote.

Function

The School Board sets general school policy and, within the framework of Virginia Board of Education regulations, establishes guidelines that will ensure the proper administration of the county school program.

All School Board policies and regulations, including the Student Responsibilities and Rights booklet, are compiled in Policies, Notices, and Regulations. To locate them, use the drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner labeled “What do you want to do?” and choose “Find a Policy or Regulation.” A search mechanism and numerical index is provided. If you do not have Internet access and would like a printed copy of any policy or regulation, please direct your request to your child’s school principal.

Meetings

Regularly scheduled business meetings are held twice each month except in August at 7 p.m. at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. These meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on cable Channel 21.

Special meetings, public hearings, and work sessions on various subjects are scheduled frequently and are also open to the public.

Calendars, agendas, and regular business and work session meeting minutes are available.

If you have additional questions concerning the School Board please contact Yvette Rhodes in the School Board office.

Communication

To communicate in writing with School Board members, send letters to the clerk of the Board at:

8115 Gatehouse Road
Suite 5400
Falls Church, VA 22042

Or send an e-mail to:
schoolboardmembers@fcps.edu.

For general information or with questions, call 571-423-1075.

Administration

Jack D. Dale, Superintendent of Schools, is supported by a Leadership Team including:

The school system is divided into eight clusters, each comprising two to four high schools and their feeder elementary and middle schools. Each cluster is led by an assistant superintendent.

The schools are listed by school type in the school directory.

The assistant superintendent of each cluster:

Cluster Assistant Superintendents

Note: All cluster assistant superintendents are located at the Gatehouse Administration Center I, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Cluster I

Cluster II

Cluster III

Cluster IV

Cluster V

Cluster VI

Cluster VII

Cluster VIII


Nondiscrimination

No student, employee, or applicant for employment in Fairfax County Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age (under certain conditions), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity.

Compliance is coordinated by the directors of the following:

Office of Equity and Compliance Department of Human Resources
571-423-3050 or TTY 711
Regarding equal employment opportunity, discrimination, and sexual harassment issues.

Office of Monitoring and Compliance Department of Special Services
571-423-4210
Regarding programs and activities for students with disabilities.

Correspondence may be addressed to the above offices and sent to:
8115 Gatehouse Road
Falls Church, VA 22042

Office of Design and Construction Services
Department of Facilities and Transportation Services
703-246-6270
Regarding access to facilities.

Correspondence may be addressed to:
10640 Page Avenue
Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030


Last update: January 4, 2010
Curator: Nancy Moy, Nancy.Moy@fcps.edu