5/5/2026 - FCPS School Board Work Session

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board held a work session on May 5, 2026, focusing primarily on the Sky View High School boundary adjustments and the procurement of architectural and engineering (A&E) services for the school's design and construction. The board discussed the ongoing 2232 land use process, community engagement efforts with over 1,400 responses, and three draft boundary scenarios aimed at balancing capacity, stability, and feeder pattern alignment. The A&E services procurement involved a competitive RFP process with eight proposals received; a top-ranked firm was selected and fee negotiations were underway, with a contract award recommendation expected in June. Funding for the project was confirmed to come from capital bonding funds. The board also deliberated on the timeline for final boundary decisions, proposing a third round of community review and moving the vote to July 16, 2026, to ensure thorough community input. Additionally, the session included an extensive panel discussion on the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, covering AI's role in school and teacher efficiency, AI literacy, and learning enhancement. The board considered policy development for AI use, emphasizing the importance of focusing on learning outcomes, teacher training, and ethical considerations. The meeting concluded with a review of the school calendar policy, addressing early release days, emergency weather closures, and cultural observances, with plans to refine the policy further in upcoming governance meetings.