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The Fairfax County School Board adopted a five-year capital improvement program on Feb. 6, advancing plans for two new elementary schools, renovations at 22 existing schools and the relocation of modular buildings.
The fiscal year 2026-2030 plan covers renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. The working budget document outlines the timing and costs of projects intended to improve safety, modernize learning spaces, increase energy efficiency and accommodate enrollment growth.
Safety, academics and workforce support
Superintendent Michelle Reid presented the annual monitoring report for Executive Limitation 13, which establishes operational requirements for safety and security. The board found the superintendent in compliance, approved the 2024-25 school year report and voted to retain the policy as written in the Strategic Governance Manual.
Reid also delivered an Academic Matters presentation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
For an update on Pillar C of the district’s strategic plan—Diverse, Adaptive, and Supported Workforce—Reid was joined by Michelle Lis, senior manager of teacher leadership and instructional coaching, and Jay Nocco, executive director of professional learning. Their presentation included the novice teacher instructional coaching program.
Fall champions and performing ensembles honored
Before the regular meeting, the board recognized Virginia High School League teams and selected performing arts ensembles for their Fall 2024 achievements.
The athletic and academic honorees were Langley High School’s golf team and repeat-champion girls volleyball team; Robinson Secondary School’s girls cross-country and cheerleading teams; Chantilly High School’s League of Legends esports team; Woodson High School’s Rocket League esports team; and Frost Middle School’s boys and girls cross-country champions.
The board also recognized the Falls Church High School Chamber Orchestra, Lake Braddock High School Symphony Orchestra, Thoreau Middle School Symphonic Band, West Springfield High School Wind Symphony, Glasgow Middle School Wind Ensemble, Woodson High School Wind Ensemble and James W. Robinson Secondary School Symphonic Band.
The recognition began at 6:14 p.m.
Proclamations and public participation
The regular meeting opened at 7:01 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Wakefield Forest Elementary School’s Advanced Sixth Grade Strings, directed by Mary Lubinski, performed the national anthem.
Woodson High School student Sarea Mason performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” accompanied by Principal Kevin Greata.
The board approved proclamations recognizing Black History Month; Career and Technical Education; Disability Employment; Adult and Community Education Appreciation Month; and Sleepy Hollow Elementary School’s 70th anniversary.
Eleven people spoke during community participation, and student representative Megan Sawant delivered the student representative report.
As part of its consent agenda, the board approved minutes from the Dec. 19, 2025, meeting, additional advisory committee appointments and several contracts.
Board member Sizemore Heizer provided a Budget Committee report, and Reid presented superintendent matters before the meeting adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
Upcoming meetings were scheduled for Feb. 10, 11, 13, 18 and 20, including committee meetings, a work session and the next regular board meeting.