Beginning in May 2021, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that allows counties, cities, towns, and school boards in Virginia to engage in collective bargaining with their employees. Collective bargaining refers to the negotiation process between an employer, such as FCCPS, and a group of employees, known as a bargaining unit, who are represented by a bargaining agent, such as a union or association. This process is focused on determining the terms of employment, including wages, benefits, and working conditions.

As permitted by the election process set forth in the Falls Church City Public Schools Collective Bargaining Resolution, adopted on March 28, 2023, the Falls Church City Education Association (“FCCEA”) became the Exclusive Bargaining Representative of employees in the Certified and the Non-Certified Bargaining Units. By majority vote, the FCCEA won the election that took place in May of 2023. These results were certified by the Labor Relations Neutral in June, and the FCCEA was recognized as the Exclusive Bargaining Representative of FCCPS employees by the Falls Church City School Board on June 13, 2023.

After months of diligent negotiations and collaborative efforts, on March 12, 2024, the Falls Church City School Board approved two Collective Bargaining Agreements with the FCCEA representing both Certified and Non-Certified Employees. These Agreements will become effective on July 1, 2024, and include a side letter agreement executed on April 23, 2024.  

The Falls Church City School Board and the FCCEA believe these agreements will benefit our employees and enhance the overall learning environment for our students. By investing in our staff, we are investing in the future of our students and the Falls Church community at large.

April 23, 2024 - Falls Church City School Board and the FCCEA amended the previously approved Collective Bargaining Agreements for Certified and Non-Certified Employees by a side letter agreement dated April 23, 2024.  This agreement modifies Regulation GCBDA-R (Sick Leave) which has been included as Appendix B in each Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Regulation GCBDA-R, as modified, will become effective on July 1, 2024.

• Side Letter Agreement 

• Regulation GCBDA-R

March 12, 2024 - Falls Church City School Board approves two Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Falls Church City Education Association (FCCEA), representing both certified and non-certified Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) employees.

• Collective Bargaining Press Release Announcing Approval of the Agreements

• Collective Bargaining Agreements Approval - Video

• Collective Bargaining Agreement - Certified Employees

• Collective Bargaining Agreement - Non-Certified Employees

February 13, 2024 - Falls Church City School Board reviews proposed Collective Bargaining Agreements with Non-Certified Employee Bargaining Unit and the Certified Employee Bargaining Unit (available here).

• Collective Bargaining Update Presentation

• Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement - Certified Employees

• Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement - Non-Certified Employees

June 13, 2023 - Falls Church City School Board recognized the Falls Church City Education Association as the Exclusive Bargaining Representative for collective bargaining for the Non-Certified Employee Bargaining Unit and the Certified Employee Bargaining Unit.

June 5, 2023 - Labor Relations Neutral issues a Final Certification of Exclusive Representative and of Election Results for Non-Certified Employees Bargaining Unit (available here) and 

June 5, 2023 - Labor Relations Neutral issues a Final Certification of Exclusive Representative and of Election Results for Certified Employees Bargaining Unit (available here).  

May 19, 2023 - BallotPoint sends Voting Instructions to FCCPS Employees
Voting Instructions will be sent to your fccps.org email. Information is also posted on the FCCPS Intranet.

May 8, 2023 - Public Notices Posted
Public Notice of Election for Certified Staff
Public Notice of Election for Non-Certified Staff

March 28, 2023 - Special School Board Meeting
Second Reading and Adoption of Collective Bargaining Resolution - Video
Resolution Providing for Collective Bargaining - PDF
News Release

March 14, 2023 - School Board Meeting
First Reading of Collective Bargaining Resolution - Video
FCCPS Collective Bargaining Update Presentation Slides - PDF
Resolution Providing for Collective Bargaining - PDF
Chief Legal Officer - Patricia Minson

February 28, 2023 - School Board Meeting
Budget Amendment and Appropriation Change - Video
Budget Amendment and Appropriation Change - PDF
Chief Operating Officer - Kristen Michaels

February 14, 2023 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Update - Video
School Board Chair - Laura Downs

December 13, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Update - Video
School Board Chair - Laura Downs

May 24, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Update - Video
School Board Chair - Laura Downs

May 10, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Update - Video
School Board Chair - Laura Downs

April 5, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Special Committee was established to develop a draft Resolution Agreement for the Board's consideration - Video

March 22, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Q & A Discussion - Video
Chief Legal Officer - Patricia Minson

March 8, 2022 - School Board Meeting
Collective Bargaining Presentation - Video
Cynthia Hudson - Attorney, Sands Anderson