Every motion in agenda order, from post-meeting BoardDocs records.
FCPS School Board · Thursday · 10 motions
The Fairfax County School Board held a regular meeting on October 22, 2026, that included both a closed session and open session. The board convened a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, student discipline, legal matters including the John Doe v. FCSB case and a pending damages claim, and contract negotiations. During the open session, the board approved four proclamations honoring principals and administrators, National Red Ribbon Week, student athletics and activities, and National STEM Day. The board also accepted the Goal 1 Strategic Plan Report for SY 2026-27, which focuses on "Strong Start: Pre-K-12," and awarded contracts totaling approximately $1.92 million for synthetic turf field replacements at Annandale High School and South County Middle School to FieldTurf USA, Inc. Additionally, the board approved roof replacement contracts, bond issuance procedures, and various personnel and advisory committee appointments. Several new business items were introduced for future consideration, including a learning environment monitoring report, legislative program positions, and a solar power purchase agreement proposal for ten school sites.
Every motion in agenda order, from post-meeting BoardDocs records.
Motion
The Board will now make a motion on October 22, 2026 to go into a closed meeting to: 1) discuss personnel matters pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(1); 2) disciplinary and other matters concerning one or more students pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711(A)(2); 3) consult with legal counsel regarding specific matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 (A)(7), (A)(8), and A(29) specifically a) personnel, b) student discipline, c) John Doe et al. v. FCSB, , d) pending damages claim , and e)contract negotiations; and 4) discuss the award of public contracts where discussion in an open session would adversely affect bargaining position or negotiating strategy pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(29).
Moved by Sandy B Anderson · Seconded by Ilryong Moon
Motion
That the School Board approve the Principals and Administrators Appreciation Month Proclamation
Moved by Ryan McElveen · Seconded by Kyle McDaniel - Vice Chairman
Motion
That the School Board approve the Proclamation Honoring National Red Ribbon Week
Moved by Kyle McDaniel - Vice Chairman · Seconded by Melanie K Meren
Motion
That the School Board approve the Proclamation Honoring Student Athletics and Activities Month
Moved by Melanie K Meren · Seconded by Ryan McElveen
Motion
That the School Board approve the Proclamation Recognizing National STEM Day
Moved by Seema Dixit · Seconded by Kyle McDaniel - Vice Chairman
Motion
In order to comply with Section 2.2-3712(D) of the Code of Virginia, it is necessary for the Board to certify that since the Fairfax County School Board convened a closed meeting on October 22, 2026, to the best of each member’s knowledge, only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements and only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board during the closed meeting.
Moved by Sandy B Anderson · Seconded by Tom Dannan
Motion
Closed Motion #1: I move to deny the school reassignment appeal of a student, who was found responsible for a Title IX Sexual Harassment violation, and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the Division Superintendent.
Moved by Marcia St John-Cunning · Seconded by Sandy B Anderson
Motion
Closed Motion #2: I move that the School Board authorize legal counsel to settle the matter discussed in closed session according to the terms and conditions discussed therein.
Moved by Kyle McDaniel - Vice Chairman · Seconded by Melanie K Meren
Motion
That the School Board accepts the Goal 1 Strategic Plan Report for SY 2026-27.
Moved by Ricardy J Anderson · Seconded by Marcia St John-Cunning
Motion
That the School Board award a contract for the synthetic turf field replacements at Annandale High School and South County Middle School to FieldTurf USA, Inc. in the total amount of $580,385.97 and $1,337,257.60, respectively, and authorize the Division Superintendent, or the Chief Operating Officer, to execute, deliver, and administer both contracts on behalf of the School Board.
Moved by Ricardy J Anderson · Seconded by Sandy B Anderson
What the board asked for next, and who owns it.
Division Superintendent or Chief Operating Officer to execute, deliver, and administer contracts for synthetic turf field replacements at Annandale High School and South County Middle School
Division Superintendent or Chief Operating Officer
Present corrective action plan to Board if Superintendent found not in compliance with Executive Limitations following monitoring report review
Division Superintendent · At a subsequent meeting following Board vote on monitoring reports
Conduct expedited analysis using Fairfax County's Early Childhood Supply and Access Gaps mapping tool to identify public schools with surplus capacity within or proximate to areas needing early childhood education and/or childcare programming
Division Superintendent
Provide attachments for 2027 Fairfax County School Board State and Federal Legislative Program prior to November 12, 2026 meeting
Staff · Prior to November 12, 2026
Provide attachments for 2027 Fairfax County School Board Legislative Program Joint Priority Positions prior to November 12, 2026 meeting
Staff · Prior to November 12, 2026
Provide attachments for Learning Environment and Relationships with Students (EL-10) Monitoring Report prior to November 12, 2026 meeting
Staff · Prior to November 12, 2026
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