Fairfax County School Board. This is a Title IX lawsuit against the tenth largest school division in the country—Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)—for violating the rights of a student survivor of sexual assault.
Fairfax County, VA – The parties involved in a lawsuit alleging unlawful restraint and seclusion practices in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) have reached a mutual agreement that puts an end to the case. The settlement between FCPS, disability rights organizations, and students follows an overhaul of practices.
This article has been updated. The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously this week to extend the contract of Superintendent Michelle Reid with an annual salary of more than $424,000.
You have the right to speak out, hand out flyers and petitions, and wear expressive clothing in school — as long as you don't disrupt the functioning of the school or violate school policies that don't hinge on the message expressed.
Fairfax County Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in FALLS CHURCH, VA. It has 179,858 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Dr. Michelle C. Reid has served as superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools since July 1, 2022. She is committed to delivering excellence, equity, and opportunity in education for each and every student.
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
In Gambino v. Fairfax County School Board, 564 F. 2d 157 (4th Cir. 1977), the court held that school officials could not prohibit publication of an article in the school newspaper.
A “risk assessment” is a process for identifying students who present concerning behaviors that could result in harmful, dangerous, or violent situations; assessing these behaviors; and managing and mitigating potential safety risks to all individuals involved.
Some common examples of situations that require a risk assessment in schools include field trips or off-site activities, science experiments, physical education, and sports activities. However, performing school risk assessments regularly can help ensure the safety of all occupants, not just during these activities.