The Fairfax County School Board is charged by the statutes of Virginia and the regulations of the Virginia Board of Education to operate the public schools of Fairfax County by setting general school policy and establishing guidelines that will ensure the proper administration of the Fairfax County Public Schools programs.
The School Board welcomes comments from our Fairfax County community and believes that strong community engagement and outreach are important components of a successful school system. The 'Register to Testify' link below provides information on the upcoming School Board Regular Meetings, including how to sign-up for the Speaker's List. All speakers at School Board Regular Meetings must acknowledge that they have read and understand the expectations for those taking part in community participation.
April 9, 2026 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights including: Arab American Heritage Month, School Librarian Appreciation Month, The Month of the Military Child proclamations; Amendments to the School Calendar regarding Indigeneous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, and Early Release Days; Approval of…
March 19, 2026 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights including: Welcoming Tom Dannan; North Springfield AAP Center Public Hearing; Women's History Month, School Social Work Appreciation Week, Recognizing Social and Emotional Learning, and Recognizing the 2025 Bond Citizens Committee…
The Fairfax County School Board invites interested community members (with architecture, construction, engineering, facilities management, capital financing, permitting and procurement, land use planning, or development expertise) to apply for a current Community Appointee vacancy on the School…
The Fairfax County School Board conducts regular business meetings, work sessions, forums, public hearings, and special called meetings. Also, members of the Fairfax County community can serve on the school board committees made up of standing committees, community advisory committees. and liaisons to other organizations.
School Board Standing Committees focus on specific areas of governance, management, and policy within the school division. These committees are designed to ensure that critical aspects of the school system receive focused attention and oversight. Standing Committees support the Board's work by preparing recommendations, alternatives, or implications for consideration by the full School Board.
School Board Advisory Committees support the Board's work through providing community input on specific issues. Community Advisory Committee appointments reflect the religious, cultural, and ethnic diversity of Fairfax County and each magisterial districts. The advisory committees meet throughout the year and submit an annual report to the Board.
School Board Members represent the School Board and school division by serving as liaisons to various regional agencies, committees and organizations.
New this year, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will be implementing its weapons detection screening program at school board regular business meetings. The program is the newest layer of security implemented by the division to maximize the safety of our community, including all students, staff, school board members, and members of the public who attend these meetings.
Stay Involved
Learning about your local school board is important. Understanding their policies and initiatives can help you advocate for positive changes and ensure that the educational needs of all students are met. And there are plenty of ways to get involved.
