5/19/2026 - FCPS Governance Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools Governance Committee met on May 19, 2026, to discuss and advance several key policies, primarily focusing on the standard school year calendar policy (Policy 1344) and the instructional technology and data security policies. The committee engaged in detailed deliberations on the calendar policy, addressing issues such as the inclusion and designation of federal and religious holidays, alignment with neighboring school divisions' calendars, definitions related to instructional days and absences, and community engagement processes including surveys and calendar committees. After extensive discussion and proposed amendments, the committee unanimously voted to send the revised calendar policy to the full school board for adoption, with plans for further amendments on community engagement and calendar alignment. Additionally, the committee reviewed the data security policy (Policy 6220), which had not been updated since 2015. Due to outstanding legal review and multiple versions of the draft, the committee voted to remand the policy back to the superintendent for further review before it returns for approval. The meeting reflected a strong emphasis on ensuring clarity, inclusivity, and operational alignment in school calendar policies, as well as the urgency of updating critical information security policies.