School Board seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy

The Falls Church City School Board is seeking applicants to fulfill the term of School Board member Phil Reitinger. 

Interested qualified voters, who the School Board does not employ, should send a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience to School Board Clerk Marty Gadell at gadellm@fccps.org no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 13. 

Applicants are invited to the January 17 School Board Public Hearing to make an optional three-minute public comment as to how they believe they can contribute. The Public Hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m. at 150 S Washington Street, Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046. 

The Board will make a final determination on the new member by February 1, 2023, and the new member will be expected to be sworn in and attend the February 14, 2023, School Board meeting.

The newly appointed member’s term shall run from February 14, 2023 - December 31, 2023.

Questions? Contact School Board Chair Laura Downs, at ldowns@fccps.org