FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — The Fairfax County School Board elected Elaine Tholen (Dranesville District Representative) as chair and Karl Frisch (Providence District Representative) as vice chair for a one-year term during the Board’s annual organizational meeting on July 13. The pair assumed office immediately following their election. “It is an…

New Proposal Would Create Human Resources Initiative to Help School Division Employees Enroll in the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Last night, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a motion directing the Superintendent to create an initiative within the Human Resources Department…

Proposals Also Approved To Help Teachers Struggling with Student Loan Debt and Explore Expanding Mental Health Teletherapy Services to Middle School FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Tonight, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved its FY2024 budget, prioritizing investments in student achievement and better pay for all teachers and school staff…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Tonight, the Fairfax County School Board approved a proposal to conduct a comprehensive review of Fairfax County Public Schools regulations, policies, practices, and curriculum to ensure the school division is adequately addressing the threat of illicit drug use and fentanyl, and meeting the academic, social…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Tonight, the Fairfax County School Board passed a resolution providing collective bargaining rights to teachers and other staff in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), one of Virginia’s largest employers. The motion was sponsored by Karl Frisch (Providence District) and seconded by Stella Pekarsky (Sully District). Employee…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — This evening, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a proposal directing Superintendent Michelle Reid to develop an annually updated School Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program. The effort was sponsored by school board members Karl Frisch (Providence District) and Stella Pekarsky (Sully District). “From Oakton…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Last night, the Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to approve a pilot rooftop solar power purchase program at Annandale High School. The move will eventually be followed by solar initiatives throughout the school division, beginning with Chantilly High School, Hayfield and Robinson Secondary, Thoreau Middle…

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch informed constituents that the school division’s Office of Transportation Services (OTS) and Office of Safety and Security (OSS) have completed their Safety Study evaluating school bus stops on Blake Lane. As a result, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has…

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Today, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a proposal directing the Superintendent to develop a plan for achieving family planning benefit parity for qualified LGBTQIA+ employees within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). …