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May 9, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Master Police Officer Rudy Coffield receives the 2013 Distinguished School Resource Officer Award

The School Board approved the Fairfax High School/Lanier Middle School boundary study recommendations as detailed in the agenda item and as amended. The Board also adopted the proposed 2013 School Bond Referendum and reviewed a presentation on Student Achievement Goal 3. Demonstrate Responsibility to the Community and the World.  In addition, the Board recognized Master Police Officer Rudy Coffield from Key Middle School as the winner of the 2013 Distinguished School Resource Officer Award. The Board also adopted a resolution naming the music wing at Franklin Middle School in honor of longtime teacher Dr. Lawrence H. Walker.

 

April 18, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Dr. Karen Garza appointed as the next Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools

The School Board unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Karen Garza as the next Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, effective July 1, 2013.  The Board also recognized 36 FCPS schools that earned a 2013 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) award for advanced learning and achievement from Governor Bob McDonnell and the Virginia Board of Education.  In addition, the Board viewed a presentation on current progress toward attaining Student Achievement Goal 2. Develop Essential Life Skills.


April 4, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

The Board unanimously voted to award a contract for the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology renovation project to Henley Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $67,440,000. The Board also reviewed a presentation on the Program for International  Student Assessment (PISA) by representatives from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and EdLeader21. In addition, the Board heard the new business item recommendation to approve adjustments to school attendance areas included in the Fairfax High/Lanier Middle Schools Boundary Study.

March 21, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Recognition of School Library Month

The School Board voted to approve a consulting services contract award to Children’s National Medical Center to assist the Board with the goal of establishing high school start times at 8 a.m. or later. The Board also viewed a presentation by Superintendent Jack Dale on the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) Pilot Program and recognized April as School Library Month.


March 7, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

meeting photo Resolution naming Mount Vernon High School main entrance wall
“The Elizabeth Parker Calhoon Wall of 7.”

The School Board members recognized 18 FCPS teachers who have been awarded the advanced teaching credential of National Board Certification. The Board also voted to adopt a resolution to name the wall in the main entrance at Mount Vernon High School “The Elizabeth Parker Calhoon Wall of 7.” In addition, the Board approved the FY 2013 Third Quarter Budget Review


February 21, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Recognition of National Athletic Training Month

The School Board viewed a Spotlight on Learning presentation on the unique learning opportunities available to FCPS students participating in the building of a single family home in Springfield.  Students learn firsthand about the construction industry and are challenged to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, and life-long learners.  The Board also recognized FCPS social workers and athletic trainers in honor of National Social Work and National Athletic Training Month.

February 7, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Spotlight on Learning: The AVID Program at Sandburg Middle School

The School Board voted to adopt the FY 2014 Advertised Budget with the following amendments:  (1) adding 19 field custodian positions by increasing the county transfer request by $1.0 million; (2) adding a  placeholder for $2.0 million to provide for additional half-time Academic Resource Teachers in elementary schools with high risk indices by increasing the county transfer request by $2.0 million; and  (3) adding a placeholder for $3.0 million to fund the expansion of FECEP beginning in fall 2013 by reducing funding for extended time for teachers by $3.0 million.  The Board viewed a presentation on the AVID program at Sandburg Middle School.  Dr. Dale also recognized the School Board members for their service in honor of School Board Appreciation Month.

January 24, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

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Recognition of National Career & Technical Education Month

The School Board voted to approve the FY 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program, authorize the scope of the Fairfax High/Lanier Middle School boundary study, and adopt additional legislative updates to the Board's approved 2013 legislative program.  The Board also voted to establish new advanced academic program (AAP) centers in fall 2013 at Lemon Road, Westbriar, and Navy Elementary Schools and South County Middle School.  The Superintendent was directed by the Board to conduct an analysis of FCPS advanced academic services and report on the analysis by June 30, 2013.


January 10, 2013, Regular Business Meeting

The School Board reviewed the FY 2014 Proposed Budget presented by Superintendent Dale, which will be discussed by the Board at the January 17, 2013, work session.

December 20, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

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Resolution Honoring
Dean Tistadt

The School Board voted to accept the monitoring report on Student Achievement Goals 1.1.2. Mathematics and 1.1.3. Science and to approve the FY 2013 Midyear Budget Review, as amended.  In addition, the Board was presented the draft leadership profile report compiled by the superintendent search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The Board was also presented three new business items including the FY 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program, the Fairfax High/Lanier Middle Scope of Boundary Study and the Level IV Advanced Academic Program Expansion. The Board recognized Dean Tistadt, retiring chief operating officer and assistant superintendent of the Department of Facilities and Transportation Services, for his many years of service to FCPS. 


December 10, 2012, Legislative Briefing

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School Board Legislative Briefing

The Fairfax County School Board (FCSB) met with Fairfax County local, state and federal officials to discuss the Board's key legislative priorities for the 2013 General Assembly Session and the 113th Congress.

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December 6, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

The Board voted to accept the Student Achievement Goal 1.1.1. English Language Arts report and viewed the presentation on Student Achievement Goals 1.1.2. Mathematics and 1.1.3. Science. The Board also approved the 2013-2014 School Calendar, and designated that one of the staff development days currently scheduled during the week of August 26-30, 2013, be defined as a teacher-directed workday.  The Board appointed Jeffrey Platenberg as assistant superintendent of facilities and transportation services, effective January 8, 2013.


November 19, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

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Resolution naming "The Barry Gorodnick Softball Field” at Robinson Secondary School

The School Board voted to accept the monitoring report on Student Achievement Goals 1.1.4. Social Studies and 1.4. Understand the interrelationship and interdependence of the countries and cultures of the world.  The Board also approved the Strategic Facilities Plan, developed by the Facilities Planning Advisory Council, and adopted a resolution naming the softball field at Robinson Secondary School.  The Board received a presentation on Student Achievement Goal 1.1.1. English Language Arts.  

November 8, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

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Recognition of School Psychology Awareness Week

The Board adopted the 2013 Legislative Program, approved revisions to the Strategic Governance Manual, and adopted a resolution regarding the Federal Budget Sequestration. The Board also awarded the contract to conduct a search for Division Superintendent candidates to Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates.  The Board voted to accept the Student Achievement Goal 1.2. Communicate in at least two languages monitoring report.  The Board  viewed a presentation on Student Achievement Goal 1.1.4. Social Studies and 1.4. Understand the interrelationship and interdependence of the countries and cultures of the world.  School psychologists were recognized by the Board in honor of School Psychology Awareness Week.

October 25, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

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Recognition of National Career Development Month

The School Board affirmed its interest in the Fairfax Leadership Academy (FLA) concept and in targeted efforts to address the educational needs of at-risk students, and deferred further consideration of the FLA charter school application until such time as FLA submits a revised application to the Board to substantially address concerns identified by the FCPS Charter School Review Committee and School Board members. The Board also voted to eliminate the former Graham Road Elementary School property as a possible site for the proposed FLA charter school. 

In addition, the Board voted to accept the monitoring report on the current progress toward attaining Student Achievement Goal 1.3. Explore, understand, and value the fine and practical arts.  The Board viewed a presentation on Student Achievement Goal 1.2. Communicate in at least two languages and recognized November as National Career Development Month.

October 11, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

Recognition of Custodian Appreciation Week

The School Board appointed 40 individuals to serve on the Ad Hoc Community Committee on Student Rights and Responsibilities.  The committee will perform a comprehensive review of the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) to recommend changes to the School Board by March 2013.  The Board also viewed a presentation on Student Achievement Goal 1.3. Explore, understand, and value the fine and practical arts and recognized National School Bus Safety Week and Custodian Appreciation Week.

September 20, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

The School Board confirmed the membership of the Ad Hoc Community Committee on Students Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), which will perform a comprehensive review of the SR&R and make recommendations to the Board by March 2013. The Board will make appointments to the committee on October 11. Also, the Board adopted Policy 4510.4, Communication with Employee Organizations, and voted to appoint School Board member Ted Velkoff to serve as the third member of the Board’s Audit Committee.  Superintendent Jack Dale presented the 2012-2013 Opening of Schools Report, and Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko presented a brief presentation on the Fairfax Leadership Academy charter school application.  A public hearing on the proposed charter school is scheduled for October 9.

September 6, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

The Board voted to postpone action on membership to the Community Committee and Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)  until after the topic has been discussed at the September 10, 2012,  work session. The Board also voted on expanding the Audit Committee membership and viewed a Spotlight presentation on the Summer Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) summer camp.

July 26, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

The School Board viewed the Spotlight on Learning segment about the popular Inquiry Based and Arts Integration program at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. The Board also approved a number of action items including the Passages Monitoring Report; the RFPs on High School Start Times and the Superintendent Search Selection Advisory Committee, as well as the FY2012 Final Budget Review.

July 12, 2012, Regular Business Meeting

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School Board members Ilryong Moon, Ryan McElveen, and Ted Velkoff sing the national anthem

Tthe School Board elected Ilryong Moon, At-Large member, to serve as Board Chairman and Pat Hynes, Hunter Mill District representative, to serve as Board Vice Chairman. Lucy Gunter, a rising senior at Langley High School, was welcomed as the 2012-2013 student representative. The Board viewed a presentation of the 2012 Passages Monitoring Report, which addressed overall student and division performance on the student achievement goals.  There was a presentation regarding the FY 2012 Final Budget Review.

 

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