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Dear Dranesville Families:
I want to share the topics scheduled for the Thursday, January 22nd Regular Meeting, including the scheduled vote on the proposed boundary changes and Dr. Reid's scheduled presentation on the FY27 Proposed Budget. Below, I share agenda details and ways to watch the meeting.
With the possible large winter storm this weekend, I also wanted to share FCPS's and Fairfax County's winter weather information and winter resources.
Regards,
Robyn
January 22nd School Board Meetings
Public Hearing: Superintendent's Recommended Adjustments to Comprehensive School Boundary Review
The Fairfax County School Board will hold a final Public Hearing on FCPS School Boundaries on January 22, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. before the Regular Meeting. The Public Hearing will take place at Luther Jackson Middle School (3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church) in the auditorium.
If you missed the deadline to register to speak at the public hearing, you may arrive 45 minutes before the hearing begins to sign up to speak in person. You will be placed at the end of the speaker queue.
Dr. Reid amended her January 8 recommendation for proposed boundary changes after listening to feedback from the community. This feedback included testimony shared during the public hearings held on January 10 and 13. View the amended presentation with revised recommendations for changes to school boundaries. Changes are noted in red. The amended executive summary has also been updated to include additional sites to be reviewed by January 2027, as well as those to be reviewed during the next boundary review cycle. Find more information on Boarddocs.
School Board Regular Meeting
Full Meeting Agenda
Highlighted Agenda Items:
- 7.03- Comprehensive School Boundary Review
- 7.05- Ratification of Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreements Between Fairfax County Public Schools and the Fairfax County Federation of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators (FCFPSA) for the Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators Bargaining Unit.
- 9.01- FY 2027 Proposed Budget
All times and topics are subject to change. Please check the School Board meeting schedule for the latest times and agenda updates.
How to watch meetings:
Reuniones de la Junta Escolar de FCPS en Español
Para ver las reuniones de la Junta Escolar grabadas o para ver en vivo durante las reuniones regulares en YouTube, por favor vaya al canal de YouTube de FCPS en Español.
Winter Weather Information
Prepare for Winter Weather
The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority any time a decision must be made regarding school closures and delays during a weather situation. Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
In the case of emergency for a weather-related closing, delay, or early dismissal, the FCPS’ website will be updated first and includes an alert at the top of each page with the appropriate information. This information will remain posted until normal operations have resumed, or you click "Close This Alert" to remove it. If you have closed the alert, a red exclamation mark will remain to indicate that the alert is still active.
Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, the new FCPS mobile app, and news stations. Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
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Weather Resources
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Fairfax County's Guide to Snow.
- This resource compiles important information about snow as well as weather forecasts from the National Weather Service.
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VDOT/The roads
- VDOT owns the majority of roads in Fairfax County, and they are in charge of plowing them.
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Fairfax County Police
- For Emergencies, dial 911.
- For Non-Emergencies, dial 703-691-2131.
- For Out-of-Area Emergencies, dial 703-691-2233
With the potential for a significant snowstorm this weekend, now is the time to consider adopting a fire hydrant in your neighborhood. There are thousands of hydrants available to adopt across the county. By adopting a hydrant, you play a vital role in ensuring our Fire and Rescue Department can respond more quickly in an emergency. When you remove snow and ice from around the hydrant after storms, it ensures the hydrant is visible and accessible.
Those who adopt a hydrant will receive an official certificate of adoption to celebrate their commitment.
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Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:15 p.m.- Public Hearing: Dr. Reid's Recommended Adjustments to the Comprehensive Boundary Review
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Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7 p.m.- Regular Meeting
All times and topics are subject to change. Please check the School Board meeting schedule for the latest times and agenda updates.
How to watch meetings and sign up to speak:
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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