FCPS School Board Work Session 7-17-17 J.E.B. Stuart RenamingThe Purchasing and Contracts program employs best practices and implements innovative strategies to secure quality goods and services in a timely manner at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. School and departmental needs for the highest quality goods and services at optimal cost are met through collaborative requirements, redeployment of surplus materials, cooperative purchasing, comparative pricing, and competitive procurement. The competitive thresholds are: • Small Purchases – Less than $5,000 • Informal Bids (requires quotes) - $5,000 - $99,999.99 • Formal Bids (sealed bidding) or Competitive Negotiation (RFP) – Greater than $100,000 Given the timeframe for appointing the Superintendent’s Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Renaming J.E.B. Stuart High School, FCPS decided to issue an informal RFP (please note the dollar range above). . Please note that the Stuart RFP was drafted to provide flexibility, should the Board consider renaming schools in the future. The $5,000 - $100,000 threshold will allow FCPS to utilize the same facilitator without having to reissue an RFP. 1. Can an individual board member authorize an expenditure of $100,000? The superintendent generally authorizes FCPS expenditures. Any expenditure abouve $5,000 RFP’s are reviewed and awarded by selection advisory committees, comprised of FCPS staff. 2. Where in the school budget is the $100,000 available for this effort? We will be able to use current FCPS funds to cover the cost of the Facilitator. We anticipate that the costs will be well below $100,000. 3. What is the standard time frame for an RFP from posting to implementation? The standard timeframe for a formal RFP is six months. The timeframe for an informal RFP can depend upon the number of proposals received, the complexity of the project, and whether there are negotiations for pricing or the complexity of scope. 4. How is an RFP publicized? A formal RFP is publicized via a procurement portal (eVA) managed by the State of Virginia. We also post formal RFP’s on the following Fairfax County website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/solicitation/ . An informal RFP can be issued directly to at least four vendors, and there no requirements for posting. 5. Who authorized the hiring of a consultant? The superintendent authorized the hiring of a consultant. 6. Who will select the consultant? The selection advisory committee, comprised of FCPS staff, will evaluate the RFP and select the vendor. Marty K. Smith Chief of Staff 8115 Gatehouse Rd., Suite 5100 Falls Church, VA 22042 571.423.1032 (w) 571.423.1007 (fax) Fairfax County Public Schools 20. 3/28/17 - FOIA cover letter ACTIONS TO HELP KEEP JEB STUART AND THE 32 OTHER POLITICALLY INCORRECT SCHOOL NAMES IN FCPS (like Jefferson, Madison, and Robert E. Lee) The big school board decision whether to spend one million dollars to rename JEB Stuart High School will be at 7pm July 27 at Luther Jackson Middle School. A couple of action items for those interested in helping stop this costly name game nonsense: 1) Here is a hilarious two minute video on youtube that you must watch that mocks the school board and their name change fiasco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl5FCMlWTv0 Please copy the links and send to friends and post on social media to help go viral. 2) Please sign the change.org petition to prohibit the Fairfax County School Board from wasting money on costly and unnecessary school name changes in the county at https://www.change.org/p/fairfax-county-school-board-prohibit-unnecessary-and-costly-renaming-of-public-schools-in-fairfax-county-virginia?recruiter=44540875&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition Also, FYI, JEB Stuart High School is dominated by minorities at 50% Latino, 15% Asian, 10% Black, and 25% White. Despite being named after a Virginian General from the Civil War (who was an incredible soldier and person of good moral character, and who had his military headquarters adjacent to the high school), the 60 year old school was a model of ethnic integration and harmony for 60 years, until outside agitators infiltrated with a small group of students who then poisoned the atmosphere two years ago. A student poll last year was taken at the JEB Stuart High School last year and found that 90% of the students either wanted to the keep the current name or found no compelling need to change it. But the school board is disregarding the overwhelming majority of the community and is on the verge of ramming through another one of their ill-conceived ideas of misplaced priorities, while ignoring more pressing needs like reducing school class sizes, increasing teacher pay, upgrading facilities, and focusing on better management. They are even ignoring the rat and cockroach infestations in the school(s), as confirmed by student complaints. 3) Write email letters, call and visit all the school board members, but specially Ilryong Moon and Ryan McElveen because they are the At-Large school board members who are the swing votes to decide whether to teach history or erase history and waste a million dollars to do it. The school board member email addresses are: Ryan.McElveen@fcps.edu;ilryong.moon@fcps.edu; Megan.McLaughlin@fcps.edu; Jane.Strauss@fcps.edu;Pat.Hynes@fcps.edu; tdkaufax@fcps.edu; ssevans@fcps.edu; klcorbettsan@fcps.edu;dapalchik@fcps.edu; Elizabeth.Schultz@fcps.edu; tawilson1@fcps.edu; ssbrabrand@fcps.edu Also, carbon copy all the members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: chairman@fairfaxcounty.gov; mason@fairfaxcounty.gov; braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov; dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov; huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov; leedist@fairfaxcounty.gov; mtvernon@fairfaxcounty.gov; provdist@fairfaxcounty.gov; springfield@fairfaxcounty.gov; sully@fairfaxcounty.gov. Also, carbon copy other democrat party members and newspaper editors to let them know that people are upset about the misplaced priorities. 4) Lastly, please try to attend the Thursday 7pm July 27 FCSB Meeting where the school board will make their final decision on this damaging precedent. The meeting is at Luther Jackson Middle School. Suggest wearing school spirit and standing in support of the JEB Stuart Name Keeper speakers trying to save their history and heritage.
Chris Grisafe for School Board Update!
Posted on July 17, 2017
Early voting has started! We need your vote to save the seat! You can vote early in person at the Government Center on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and on Saturday August 26th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, located at: 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA 22035 To Vote Absentee by Mail Request an absentee ballot here: Once recieved, complete your ballot and place in mail no later than Friday, August 25th to reach the elections board by election day, August 29th! Voting on Election Day, August 29, 2017 Your regular polling location will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. If you are unsure where to vote on election day click here! For more information on Chris Grisafe click here!
Chris Grisafe for Fairfax County School Board at-Large National Security Professional ◦ Veteran ◦ Passionate Volunteer
Meet and Greet Chris Grisafe 6/24/2017
Fairfax Democrats Endorse Karen Keys-Gamarra for School Board At-LargeChris Grisafe: " I am running for Fairfax County School Board at-Large because I want to protect the excellence in our schools. " Chris Grisafe: " FCPS must continue to provide a high-quality education that prepares all students for the modern workforce, higher education, and the pursuit of responsible citizenship. We must empower and educate our students for success and meaningful lives." Chris Grisafe: Excellence in our school system directly impacts the success of our community and I know from personal experience the impact that quality schools can have in the lives of children." I now seek to serve and give back to create for students more opportunities like those I've been fortunate enough to encounter along the way!" I would be honored to have your support and your vote. - Chris 
The members of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee voted on June 23rd to endorse Karen Keys-Gamarra for School Board At-Large. We thank all the candidates and members who participated in the process. Keys-Gamarra will enjoy our full support going into the August 29 special election. Posted on June 22, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY Fairfax County Republican Committee Endorsement of Chris Grisafe for School Board At-Large Last night at FCRC’s monthly meeting, the Committee voted unanimously to endorse Chris Grisafe for the vacant Fairfax County School Board At-Large seat, previously held by Jeanette Hough. Both Jeanette and sitting School Board Member Elizabeth Schultz spoke highly of Chris. Chris expressed his sincere gratitude and spoke about how eager he was to get to work to improve the lives of every child and parent in the county through a better school system. After the endorsement, FCRC Chairman Matt Ames said, “I’ve known Chris for many years, and he will be an outstanding School Board member. He will bring the same kind of respectful, courteous, and effective questioning of the status quo that Jeanette Hough exemplified. Chris knows from his own life experience the value of a strong education, and he is determined to make sure that the Fairfax County Public Schools continue to live up to their reputation.”
# # # Source: http://fairfaxgop.org/ (Fairfax, VA) Special Election to Be Held August 29 to Fill Vacant School Board SeatFairfax County Circuit Court Chief Judge Bruce D. White has authorized a special election to fill the School Board seat left vacant by the resignation of Jeanette Hough, member-at-large, who resigned on May 31. The special election will be held on Tuesday, August 29, to fill the remainder of the term of office, which extends until January 1, 2020.
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A special election will be held on August 29th, 2017 for an At-Large (countywide) Member of the Fairfax County School Board to fill a vacancy.