# 9/15/2026 - FCPS School Board Governance Committee Meeting


**Body:** Fairfax County Public Schools
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Policy


The Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Board Governance Committee met on September 15, 2026, to discuss revisions to the governance manual and updates to various policies. A significant portion of the meeting focused on reorganizing the governance manual for clarity and usability without changing content, including discussions on board self-governance policies, executive limitations, and the inclusion of links to external documents. The committee reviewed and proposed amendments to several policies related to superintendent responsibilities, procurement practices, financial commitments, and data collection. Notably, the procurement policy was updated to clarify the superintendent's role in establishing procurement regulations aligned with delegated authority from the Fairfax County Purchasing Agent, and the school board's final authority to approve contracts was reaffirmed. The committee also discussed the importance of maintaining transparency in contract approvals and the potential merging of procurement-related policies. Additionally, the meeting addressed the timeline for reviewing educational technology policies, with plans for multiple committee reviews and board votes scheduled through early 2027. Motions to move updated policies to consent were passed unanimously, and the committee agreed on a phased approach to revising the governance manual and policies to ensure thorough review and alignment with current practices.

**Source:** Fairfax County Public Schools