6/11/2026 - FCPS School Board Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board held its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, where several procurement-related decisions were made. Notably, the board authorized staff to negotiate a professional services contract with Grim and Parker Architecture, Inc. for the Sky View High School project, which includes design work for shell buildings, athletic fields, and modifications to the main building. Additionally, the board approved a contract for construction testing and inspection services and tennis court replacement at Luther Jackson. The meeting also featured extensive discussions on instructional technology policies, including motions to review and develop recommendations on electronic device use in schools, with a focus on opt-out options for device use at home and restrictions for younger students. The board directed the superintendent to provide recommendations by November 12, 2026, with implementation targeted for the 2027-2028 school year. The meeting included a robust debate on the timeline and scope of these technology policies, emphasizing the need for balancing educational efficacy, equity, and operational feasibility. Other agenda items included recognition of student achievements, proclamations, and academic matters related to alternative assessments in social studies and writing, highlighting FCPS's designation as a Virginia Department of Education School Division of Innovation.