9/1/2026 - FCPS School Board Public Engagement Committee Meeting

The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board Public Engagement Committee met on September 1, 2026, to discuss their charge and priorities for the upcoming year. Key topics included enhancing community advisory committees, improving outreach to underrepresented and hard-to-reach populations, and increasing student representation on the school board. The committee considered updates to the advisory committee handbook and training materials to better support committee members and improve communication and implementation of recommendations. They also discussed potential budget considerations for outreach efforts such as mailing informational materials to new families and increasing visibility at community events. The committee planned to revisit these topics, including student representation and advisory committee enhancements, at their November meeting with possible recommendations for changes to policies and procedures. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.