Falls Church School Board Work Session - January 28, 2025

In this work session, the School Board addressed two main agenda items: a brief discussion of the cell phone policy ahead of its second reading and final vote at the next meeting, followed by an extensive budget work session reviewing answers to board members' questions about the FY2026 proposed budget. Key budget topics included: Central office staffing levels and organization Special education staffing ratios and funding Athletics and activities staffing needs Summer school program changes PYP (Primary Years Programme) coordinator position Substitute teacher pay rates Teacher salary structures and experience distribution The budget work session focused on reviewing detailed written responses to over 40 questions submitted by board members, with follow-up discussion on various items. Several questions related to summer school program changes remain under review with responses in process. The next regular School Board meeting with budget discussions is scheduled for February 11, 2025, which will include the first public hearing on the FY2026 budget.