Administrative Office Consolidation

On February 23, the Fairfax County School Board decided not to pursue at this time the acquisition of the BPG Building, which would have completed Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) administrative consolidation. (Statement)

Also on February 23, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to discontinue any further consideration of the BPG Building purchase.
(Statement)


Approval of Phase I in November 2004 resulted in the consolidation of departments and offices from several facilities into Gatehouse Administration Center I at 8115 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church. FCPS demonstrated proven savings with the consolidation of employees into Gatehouse I (maintenance and replacement costs, staff efficiencies) and projects additional savings with the continuation of the consolidation plan.

The following facts are offered about this consolidation:  


History

On February 9, the School Board presented to the Board of Supervisors a newly-negotiated proposal for purchase of 8111 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church (BPG Building). Summary of Changes (pdf) | Fact Sheet (pdf) (2/3/09)

October 2, 2008, the School Board's motion on the reconsideration of purchase and sale agreement for 8111 Gatehouse Road passed unanimously Complete report (10/2/08)

At its regular meeting on October 2, 2008, the School Board reconsidered the potential acquisition of the new administration building. View the agenda item. (9/29/08)

Statement on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' Action on the Gatehouse Administrative Consolidation Proposal (9/22/08)

The School Board motion passed 11-1 to approve the acquisition of, and financing for, property located at 8111 Gatehouse Road. Complete report. (9/18/08)


Resources

Fact Sheet (pdf)
Phase II Consolidation Summary of Changes
(pdf) (2/03/09)
Occupancy Model Assessment
(pdf)
Third Party Review
Business Model (pdf)
Background and Cost Savings of Gatehouse Phase I (pdf)


A map and driving directions to Gatehouse Administration Center I are available.

Visit the Welcome Center

FCPS Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center at the Fairfax County Public Schools Gatehouse I Administration Center.
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