Fairfax County School Board Meeting, Thursday, June 11, 2026

What was decided · How each member voted

• 3.04 3.04 Laura Ashely Piper Scholarship Award Proclamation SY 25-26: Motion by Tom Dannan, second by Kyle McDaniel. · Motion Carries 12-0 Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 4.01 4.01 Resolution to Name the South County Middle School Library in Honor of Founding Principal Marsha Manning: Motion by Mateo Dunne, second by Sandy B Anderson - Chair. · Motion Carries 12-0 Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.02 7.02 Confirmation of Action Taken in Closed Meeting: Closed Motion #1: I move to deny the school reassignment appeal of a student, who distributed controlled substances, to another student(s) (Marijuana, THC) at school, and to confirm the disciplinary decision of the Division Superintendent. Motion by Ricardy J Anderson, second by Tom Dannan. · Motion Carries 9-0 (Abstain: Karl V Frisch, Kyle McDaniel, Seema Dixit) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.02 7.02 Confirmation of Action Taken in Closed Meeting: Closed Motion #2: I move that the probationary employees identified in closed session be dismissed at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, and their contracts not be renewed for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion by Ricardy J Anderson, second by Kyle McDaniel. · Motion Carries 11-0 (Abstain: Karl V Frisch) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.02 7.02 Confirmation of Action Taken in Closed Meeting: Closed Motion #3: I move that the employees identified in closed session be dismissed at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year, and their contracts not be renewed for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion by Robyn Lady - Vice Chair, second by Ryan McElveen. · Motion Carries 11-0 (Abstain: Karl V Frisch) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.03 7.03 Approval of Policy 1344, Standard School Year Calendar: Amendment to Amendment (2nd Degree Amendment): I move to strike the additions in the amendment to Responsibilities Section A.6 (formerly entitled Summer Break). Motion by Ricardy J Anderson, second by Melanie K Meren. · Motion Fails 5-5 (No: Karl V Frisch, Marcia St John-Cunning, Robyn Lady - Vice Chair, Sandy B Anderson - Chair, Seema Dixit; Not Present at Vote: Ryan McElveen, Ilryong Moon) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.03 7.03 Approval of Policy 1344, Standard School Year Calendar: Vote on Amendment to Main Motion: I move to amend the motion by striking out the text in its entirety and inserting the replacement language set forth in the agenda item as published in BoardDocs. Motion by Karl V Frisch, second by Mateo Dunne. · Motion Carries 8-4 (No: Melanie K Meren, Ryan McElveen, Ilryong Moon, Ricardy J Anderson) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.03 7.03 Approval of Policy 1344, Standard School Year Calendar: Motion by Robyn Lady - Vice Chair, second by Marcia St John-Cunning. · Motion Carries 8-4 (No: Melanie K Meren, Ryan McElveen, Ilryong Moon, Ricardy J Anderson) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.03 7.03 Approval of Policy 1344, Standard School Year Calendar: Motion by Ryan McElveen, second by Karl V Frisch. · Motion Carries 11-1 (No: Melanie K Meren) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.04 7.04 Motions Related to Instructional Technology: Main Motion #2: I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent to prohibit digital devices for regular instruction for students from Pre-K to 2nd grade. For students in grades 3 through completion of elementary school, devices shall be stored away from students when not intentionally in use for instruction during the school day. These restrictions shall not apply to students with Individualized Education Plans and 504 accommodations when such devices are required. Main Motion #3: I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent to develop and implement a digital literacy instruction plan, with sufficient professional … (full text in the official record) · Motion Carries 7-5 (No: Melanie K Meren, Ryan McElveen, Mateo Dunne, Ilryong Moon, Ricardy J Anderson) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.04 7.04 Motions Related to Instructional Technology: Amendment to the Combined Main Motion: I move to strike the motion in its entirety and insert the language in its place: I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent to review the feasibility, equity, and educational efficacy of the following, and develop recommendations for each, in consultation with the Educational Technology Review Committee: Motion by Tom Dannan, second by Mateo Dunne. · Motion Carries 10-1 (No: Ricardy J Anderson; Not Present at Vote: Melanie K Meren) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.04 7.04 Motions Related to Instructional Technology: AMENDED COMBINED MAIN MOTION: I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent to review the feasibility, equity, and educational efficacy of the following, and develop recommendations for each, in consultation with the Educational Technology Review Committee: Motion by Melanie K Meren, second by Ricardy J Anderson. · Motion Carries 11-1 (No: Ricardy J Anderson) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)
• 7.04 7.04 Motions Related to Instructional Technology: Motion by Ricardy J Anderson, second by Mateo Dunne. · Motion Carries 11-0 (Abstain: Kyle McDaniel) Official minutes (FCPS BoardDocs)

Moments worth watching

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