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Dear Mason District Community,
As the School Board continues its work with the Superintendent to discuss the safe return to in-person instruction, please find in this newsletter an update from the January 5th Work Session.
Return to School Update
Dr. Brabrand presented a revised Return to School plan to the Board on Tuesday. After discussion and deliberation, the Board decided to pause the plan until more information regarding the timing of COVID-19 vaccinations is known and the community spread can be reevaluated.
The Board has directed Dr. Brabrand to provide an update in two weeks, to include Board discussion, and a full work session with an updated plan and timeline on February 2, 2021. Dr. Brabrand has committed to communicating any updates available prior to that time to the Board.
Until further notice, all in-person instruction is postponed. In addition, the previously scheduled change to bell schedules is delayed.
Dr. Brabrand will conduct a Return to School Town Hall on January 11th at 6 p.m. He will be joined by Chief Operating Officer Marty Smith and an elementary school principal. Submit your questions in advance by email to returntoschool@fcps.edu or call in during the Town Hall at 1-800-231-6359. View the meeting on FCPS Cable Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) or the FCPS website.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2022-26
Fairfax County Public Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that focuses on capital projects, including new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations, reflecting schools for the current school year (2020-21) and a five-year requirement of approximately $1.1 billion.
The School Board held a Work Session to discuss the FY 2022-26 CIP on January 5th and will engage on the approval vote on February 4th.
A virtual public hearing will be held today, January 7th, prior to our regular business meeting at 7 p.m. Visit the citizen participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting or public hearing.
The Board is scheduled to vote on the CIP at our regular business meeting on Thursday, February 4.
Details about the FY 2022-26 CIP are available online
Fairfax County Event to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine - Tonight!
A virtual conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine with Virginia community leaders and public health experts. As the vaccine begins to be distributed to Virginians over the coming months, it's crucial that we build trust in the vaccine based on science and empathy as we work to finally put an end to this trying pandemic.
Moderated by:
Sean Perryman and Dr. Cameron Webb
With guests:
Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Fairfax County Director of Health
Tavorise Marks, program manager for Governor's COVID-19 Taskforce
Facebook Event Link
Zoom Link
Upcoming Board Meetings
Public Hearings
January 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
January 26, 2021 at 6 p.m.
FY22 Budget
Regular School Board Meeting
January 7, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
FY 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation
January 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Goal 1 & 2 Report
McLean Boundary Change
Work Sessions
January 12, 2021 at 4 p.m.
FY22 Budget
January 19, 2021 at 11 a.m.
Program Budget Review
Visit the citizen participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting or public hearing.
The meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and on the FCPS website. The meeting will be recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube page.
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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