Karen Keys-Gamarra's Newsletter
Dear FCPS families,
We are well into our Distance Learning programs and are headed to our celebrations of the Class of 2020. I’m so proud of all of our Seniors and want to wish each of our graduating students much success. It’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2020 and I, along with my colleagues, will see you at the ceremony to honor this momentous occasion. See graduation schedules below.
For those of you who are concerned about the tragic death of George Floyd and the unrest in our nation, I will be hosting a Town Hall this Wednesday, June 3rd. This is an opportunity to hear from local leaders from our region, and to begin a discussion about how this impacts our schools and local government. Details are below:
A Timely Virtual Listening Tour
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 @ 7:30 PM
Please use the guest link below to join us:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/afd4436f532d481f97b6cabada3848ee
With Special Guests:
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Fairfax County Lee District Supervisor and
Chairman of Public Safety Committee
Rodney Lusk
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Alexandria City Councilman John Chapman |
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Therapist Dorri C. Scott, MSW |
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First Baptist Church of Vienna
Senior Pastor Dr. Vernon C. Walton
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School Board Seeking Applicants for FPAC from Hunter Mill District, Springfield District, and 1 At-Large; Application Deadline Is June 19
The Fairfax County Public School Board invites applications from the Hunter Mill and Springfield District, community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC). The School Board is also accepting applications for one at-large member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the development of comprehensive, long-term plans for facilities.
The Facilities Planning Advisory Council consists of 13 members, one from each Fairfax County magisterial district, three at-large representatives, and one representative from the City of Fairfax, each appointed for three year terms. The Board will be appointing three council members for terms ending June 30, 2023.
FCPS encourages individuals with experience in construction, engineering, architecture, land use planning, development, demographics, government operations, and financing to apply. The deadline to submit an application is June 19.
Get more information and submit an application
Audit Chair Report
The Audit Committee has continued its' work with our Auditor General. The Board authorized the Auditor General to conduct a comprehensive review of our Special Education Services. That RFP has been issued. Any submissions will be reviewed by our Selection Committee. Below is a message from our Auditor General:
- FCPS Office of Auditor General (OAG) reports to the School Board via the School Board Audit Committee. OAG promotes accountability and transparency through independent audits and reviews. Issued audit reports are available on the OAG Audit Reports webpage. OAG also conducts outreach to FCPS employees and community members through various mediums, including trainings and OAG’s periodical, Audit Buzz. Stay up-to-date on OAG’s work by subscribing to Audit Buzz via FCPS News You Choose. Additionally, OAG maintains an anonymous Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline. Suspected instances of waste, fraud, or abuse of FCPS assets and resources can be reported directly by calling the anonymous hotline at (571) 423-1333 and leaving a voicemail. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Esther Ko, yko@fcps.edu, Auditor General.
Virtual Graduation Ceremony Information
 
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