FCPS Committees

The City of Fairfax School Board appoints city residents to serve as representatives on several Fairfax County Public Schools advisory committees. These committees provide community input on important topics that support students, families, and schools across the division.

Serving on an advisory committee is a meaningful way to share your perspective, learn more about school division programs, and help represent the City of Fairfax in countywide conversations.
Committee members typically attend one meeting per month and meet with the City of Fairfax School Board at the end of the school year to share updates on the committee’s work.

What to Expect
Advisory committee representatives should be prepared to:
•    Attend regular committee meetings, typically once per month
•    Share a City of Fairfax perspective in countywide conversations
•    Learn about programs, policies, and services that support students
•    Provide a brief update to the City of Fairfax School Board at the end of the school year

No previous committee experience is required. Applicants should be City of Fairfax residents with an interest in supporting public education and serving the community.

Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee supports conversations around career readiness, workforce preparation, and student access to high-quality CTE programs. The committee helps promote awareness of opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and life after graduation.

The Educational Technology Review Committee provides input on the use of educational technology in Fairfax County Public Schools. The committee focuses on how digital tools, resources, and systems support teaching, learning, communication, and student success.

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee advocates for students who are underserved by identifying, reviewing, and assessing issues affecting minority student academic achievement within FCPS policies, curriculum, practices, and procedures.

The Student Health Advisory Committee assists with the development of health policy in the school division and reviews topics related to school health, health education, the school environment, and health services.

The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities advises the school division on matters related to special education and services for students with disabilities. The committee provides input to the School Board through the division superintendent.

The Advanced Academic Programs Advisory Committee reviews the local plan for gifted education each year, including any revisions, and considers how the plan was implemented during the previous school year.