Karl FrischMcKay and Frisch: Virginia Public School Funding is Failing StudentsVirginia trails Kentucky and West Virginia in per-pupil spending. The General Assembly and Governor must adopt JLARC’s recommended reforms.Feb 1Feb 1
Karl FrischSchool Board to Congressional Delegation: Protect Funding for Vulnerable StudentsSome in Congress have called for massive cuts to Title I, which provides vital support for most vulnerable students.Feb 1Feb 1
Karl FrischFrisch Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Meren Elected Vice ChairBoard’s leadership confirmed for the remainder of the 2023–24 school year, including committee assignments for new members.Jan 12Jan 12
Karl FrischChair Frisch Encourages Lawmakers to Reject Governor’s Budget, Protect Education FundingGovernor’s recently proposed budget would cost Fairfax County Public Schools millions of dollars in critical funding.Jan 6Jan 6
Karl FrischTholen Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair; Frisch Elected Vice ChairSchool Board elected Dranesville’s Elaine Tholen as chair and Providence’s Karl Frisch as vice chair at its annual organizational meeting.Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
Karl FrischSchool Board Acts to Help Educators with Student DebtEffort will connect educators with federal student loan forgiveness program in exchange for service to students, schools.May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Karl FrischSchool Board Approves Budget Prioritizing Student Achievement, Educator PayIn addition to 3% pay raise for all staff, Board invests in advanced academics, literacy, early childhood education, and more.May 26, 2023May 26, 2023
Karl FrischSchool Board Addresses Threat of Fentanyl and Drug Abuse, Considers Recovery High SchoolFairfax County School Board supports students in crisis and recovery by addressing the threat of substance abuse and fentanyl in schools.May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
Karl FrischFairfax County School Board Passes Collective Bargaining Rights for Teachers and StaffVote underscores the Board’s commitment to recruiting and retaining a premier workforce of educators and other school employees.Mar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
Karl FrischSchool Board Approves Plan to Address School Traffic and Pedestrian SafetyProposal creates annually updated School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program to keep students, families, and staff safe.Feb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023