Falls Church School Board Work Session - October 24, 2023

Baseball Field Restoration at Meridian High School: By a unanimous vote, the board authorized an expenditure and transfer of $2,000,000 from the fund balance to the Capital Improvement Fund. This money will be used for baseball field restoration at Meridian High School. 2024 Legislative Program: The School Board introduced its annual legislative program that outlines policy, funding, and other legislative issues significant to the school division and the community. The program emphasizes the board's commitment to high-quality public education and calls for increased state funding for students, staff, and facility modernization. The board also reiterated its support for policies that protect students from discrimination based on gender expression, gender identity, sexual harassment, and transgender status. School Start Times and Early Release Wednesdays: Discussions continued about potential changes to school start times and the practice of Early Release Wednesdays. No final decisions were made on this matter.