
FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Special Meeting, Work Session, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Special Meeting - Public Hearing for School Board Vacancy
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
Work Session - Update on Equity Work in Schools
Budget Public Hearing #1
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record
Budget Work Session #1
Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-711(A)(7), in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Business in Education Partnership Council (BIE) Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Special Meeting, Work Session, and Closed Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Special Meeting - Public Hearing for School Board Vacancy
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
Work Session - Update on Equity Work in Schools
Budget Public Hearing #1
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record
Budget Work Session #1
Closed Meeting: Legal Matters under Section 2.2-711(A)(7), in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Business in Education Partnership Council (BIE) Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA

This evening, the Falls Church School Board has unanimously re-elected Chair Laura Downs and Vice-Chair Tate Gould to serve in those same posts for the 2023 term.


NOTE: Streaming Channel Change due to concurrent meeting -
TONIGHT-- Jan 10 - 7:00 pm - IB Diploma Program/Career Program Parent Information Night (HS Auditorium) will be streamed on the Meridian YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheHomeoftheMustangs

The Falls Church School Board is meeting at 7:00 p.m. tonight for its Annual Organizational Meeting and Regular January Meeting.
Dr. Noonan will also be presenting his proposed budget for FY23-24.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/@fccpsorg/streams


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Organizational and Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting - Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1)
Public Comments: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH/KD the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speaker slips for public comment are available at the meeting for sign-up. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk, gadellm@fccps.org, for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Special Meeting and Work Session
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Special Meeting - Public Hearing for School Board Vacancy
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
Work Session - Update on Equity Work in Schools
Budget Public Hearing #1
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record
Budget Work Session #1
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Organizational and Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting - Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1)
Public Comments: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH/KD the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speaker slips for public comment are available at the meeting for sign-up. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk, gadellm@fccps.org, for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St. Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Special Meeting and Work Session
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste. 400, Falls Church, VA
Special Meeting - Public Hearing for School Board Vacancy
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
Work Session - Update on Equity Work in Schools
Budget Public Hearing #1
Public Hearing: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH, the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk for dissemination to Board members and for the record
Budget Work Session #1

Tuesday night's Meridian High School Core Curriculum Information Night Meeting is now available On Demand. Lots of great information!
YouTube - https://youtu.be/G7J0KrgWyJQ
Podcast- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/cR1e4dRXjwb


The FCCPS phone system is currently down for incoming and outgoing calls. There is a Cox Communications outage in the Falls Church area. To contact schools, please use email or forward your request to communications@fccps.org. We will update you when service is restored.

Falls Church City Public Schools will operate on a 2-HOUR DELAY, Thursday, December 15. Day Care will open at 9 a.m. with No Drop-ins.


So much to celebrate! The new BIE Blast shows how FCCPS students benefit from partnerships between schools and community. Anatomy Internships, Career Chats, games in PE, food drives, community volunteering!
https://mailchi.mp/fccps/partnership_news_feb2020-197475


The Falls Church School Board is meeting for its Regular Monthly meeting for December. You can watch the livestream at www.youtube.com/fccpsorg


FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting - Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1): Staff Appointments, Resignations; and Legal Matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), in particular consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body.
Public Comments: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH/KD the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speaker slips for public comment are available at the meeting for sign-up. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk, gadellm@fccps.org, for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Solace Outpost
444 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall
300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA
Closed Meeting - Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1): Staff Appointments, Resignations; and Legal Matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(7), in particular consultation with legal counsel and briefings by staff members or consultants pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation or briefing in open meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body.
Public Comments: In accordance with School Board Policy BDDH/KD the time for each speaker is limited to three minutes. Speaker slips for public comment are available at the meeting for sign-up. Additional written statements may be submitted to the Clerk, gadellm@fccps.org, for dissemination to Board members and for the record.
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Solace Outpost
444 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046, USA

The Falls Church City Council/School Budget Work Session is now streaming live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJp7VuXqgZQ

The Falls Church City Council/School Board Budget Work Session and Annual Dinner is about to get underway. You can watch the meeting live on the FCCPS YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/fccpsorg

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
Joint School Board/City Council Budget Work Session & Dinner
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Dogwood Room A & B
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA 22046
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Meridian High School, Main Conference Room
105 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
Joint School Board/City Council Budget Work Session & Dinner
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Dogwood Room A & B
300 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA 22046
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Meridian High School, Main Conference Room
105 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043

FCCPS Employee Awards programs are open for nominations!
FCEF Teacher of the Year; Professional Specialist of the Year; Support Staff Employee of the Year. Entry deadline 1/12/23 @fccps @FCEFoundation
https://www.fccps.org/o/fccps/page/employee-recognition-awards


FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
CANCELLED - ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
CANCELLED - ESOL Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
Arlington Legislative Breakfast
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204
2nd Floor – Boardroom
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
Arlington Legislative Breakfast
Monday, November 28, 2022 at 8:30 a.m.
2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204
2nd Floor – Boardroom

Due to a water main break on Route 7, crews will shut off Mary Ellen Henderson and Meridian High School water at 3 pm. As a result, all after-school activities and athletics for today are CANCELED, and there will be no late bus runs. Service will be restored this evening.

FCCPS School Board Public Meeting Notice
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Dinner & Work Session, and Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:00 PM Work Session: Dogwood Room, City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church
7:00 PM Regular Meeting: Chambers at City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church
Work Session: School Board's Legislative Priorities, FY 2024 Budget Priorities, and School Calendars 2023- 2024, and 2024 - 2025
Closed Meeting: Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), in particular, Staff Appointments and Resignations, Student Matters under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2), in particular Non-resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(8), in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
VSBA Annual Convention
Wednesday, November 16 through Friday November 18, 2022
Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting - In-person
Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
Health and Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
School Board Members: Susan Dimock, Laura Downs, Tate Gould, David Ortiz, Phil Reitinger, Lori Silverman, Kathleen Tysse
School Board Dinner & Work Session, and Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:00 PM Work Session: Dogwood Room, City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church
7:00 PM Regular Meeting: Chambers at City Hall, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church
Work Session: School Board's Legislative Priorities, FY 2024 Budget Priorities, and School Calendars 2023- 2024, and 2024 - 2025
Closed Meeting: Personnel under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1), in particular, Staff Appointments and Resignations, Student Matters under Section 2.2-3711 (A)(2), in particular Non-resident Tuition Students; and Legal Matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(8), in particular consultation with legal counsel employed or retained by the public body regarding specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by such counsel.
VSBA Annual Convention
Wednesday, November 16 through Friday November 18, 2022
Williamsburg Lodge, 310 S. England St., Williamsburg
FCCPS School Board Advisory Committees Public Meeting Notice
Extended Day Care Advisory Board Meeting - In-person
Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA
Health and Wellness Advisory Committee Meeting - In-person
Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room
150 S. Washington St., Ste 400, Falls Church, VA

We sincerely apologize for Oak Street Bus C route that was inadvertently missed this morning. Next week we will be back to normal. We thank everyone for your patience and understanding this week!
