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School Board Chair · School Board · on the record since Jul 2024 · 24 meetings

Carolyn Pitches

68 recorded votes in 24 school board meetings since Jul 2024.

Next: School Board Work Session · Mon, Nov 16 · meeting brief · School Board Regular Meeting · Mon, Dec 7 · meeting brief

The matters Carolyn has voted on most

Every motion links to the topic it was about. Several motions on one night count separately.

Fairfax High Schoolin progress4 votes · 4 yes
Capital Improvement Programin progress3 votes · 3 yes
MSAOC3 votes · 3 yes
FHS All Night Graduation Celebrationapproved2 votes · 2 yes
Personnel Matters2 votes · 2 yes

On the record

What the minutes and transcripts record Carolyn saying, by topic. 6 topics.

  • As Chair of the School Board, Pitches closed the November 3, 2025 public hearing on the FY2027–2031 CIP after no members of the public signed up to speak. On October 5, 2026, Dr. Wright's CIP presentation was addressed to Chair Pitches and the Board.

  • On May 4, 2026, expressed appreciation for teachers and wished them a happy Teacher Appreciation Week during Board Matters.

  • Policy Manual
    in progress

    Voted yes on the April 7, 2025 approval of the Section 1.34 update. No recorded verbal commentary on the broader policy manual topic.

  • At the May 19, 2025 Work Session, Mrs. Pitches asked each committee representative to provide their finalized year-end report once completed, following the end-of-year presentations including MSAOC.

  • Voted yes on October 19, 2026 to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.

  • Voted yes on October 19, 2026 in support of adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.

Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren't summarized.

Voting record

  • ✓ yesCash Proffer & Methodology OptionsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
Sep 14, 2026School BoardSchool Board Regular Meeting· recorded absent for all 2 votes
  • · absentApproval of Minutes – July 1, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • · absentAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAdoption of a Resolution Supporting a Referendum on the 1% Local Option Sales and Use TaxPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – June 1, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAnnual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2026/27Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – May 4, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – April 13, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – April 6, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAdoption of the AgendaPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – March 2, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Donation to FHS All Night Graduation CelebrationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – February 9, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of FY2027 School Board BudgetPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesFive Year Capital Improvement Program ModificationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – January 5, 2026Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of the City of Fairfax School Board 2026 State and Federal Legislative ProgramPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – December 1, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of November 3, 2025, MinutesPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesDivision Superintendent Appointment ResolutionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesFull-Time Employment Resolution for the Superintendent PositionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesFive Year Capital Improvement PlanPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of October 6, 2025, MinutesPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of the Reappropriation of CIP FundsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – July 1, 2025 and August 4, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Superintendent Search TimelinePassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – June 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAnnual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2025/26Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2025/26Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – May 5, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAcceptance of the Superintendent's RetirementPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – April 7, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval to Reallocate CIP FundsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Update to Section 1.34 of the School Board Policy ManualPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – March 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAdoption of the AgendaPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Donation to FHS All Night Graduation CelebrationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – February 3, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of FY2026 School Board BudgetPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – January 13, 2025Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Closed Meeting CertificationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Closed Meeting CertificationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of FY2024 Professional Service Account Carry ForwardPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of September 9, 2024, Regular Meeting MinutesPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesProposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program – Motion to DeferPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Employee ContractsPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesApproval of Minutes – June 3, 2024Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAnnual School Board OrganizationPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesAgenda AdoptionPassed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2024/25Passed, unanimous
  • ✓ yesCall to Order / Elect Chair and Vice Chair for FY2024/25Passed, unanimous