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Dear Springfield District Families & Neighbors,
I am so happy to share an important update about pedestrian safety around our local schools! After weeks of work and advocacy, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to allocate $707k to fully restore 11 crossing guard positions across 10 high schools for the remainder of the school year. As part of this commitment, the Board is creating a dedicated joint task force with key stakeholders, including two Supervisors and two School Board members, to tackle long-term solutions for student safety - together.
Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard during yesterday’s public hearing. Whether you testified in person, submitted written comments, or reached out to our office directly, your participation was instrumental. Civic engagement is the beating heart of our community, and today’s turnout was a powerful reminder of our community and its voice.
While restoring crossing guards is a critical and immediate relief measure, guards are only one piece of the puzzle. Real, lasting change requires a multi-faceted strategy:
- Improving traffic patterns by re-evaluating and improving traffic design around school drop-off zones during peak morning and afternoon hours.
- Upgrading crosswalk infrastructure by advocating for upgraded crosswalk signage, speed cameras, and hazards to maximize pedestrian visibility.
- Fostering community awareness by educating both drivers and students on pedestrian safety and cautionary driving habits.
Protecting our students takes all of us working together. I am eager to collaborate with my colleagues on the School Board and the Board of Supervisors to build on this momentum and make our streets safer for every child in Fairfax County.
Thank you for your continued engagement on this vital issue and for caring so deeply about our community.
Warmly,
Sandy Anderson
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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