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Superintendent details renovation plans, design contracts and community engagement for Fairfax City Schools
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Wright updated the board on renovations funded by a 2024 referendum (about 69% approval), announced design contracts for Daniels Run and Providence, described community engagement and preliminary timelines, and cited a target occupancy of September 2030.
Superintendent Dr. Wright told the Fairfax City School Board on Feb. 9 that early design work is underway for renovation projects funded by the 2024 referendum and that design contracts have been awarded.
"The updated version we are sharing tonight reflects refinements based on additional internal review of maintenance needs and existing balances," Dr. Wright said when introducing the CIP changes. He said the referendum passed in 2024 with about 69% of the vote to focus primarily on Daniels Run and Providence elementary schools and to do some work at Fairfax High School.
Dr. Wright said the board awarded a design contract to Moseley Architects for Daniels Run and to Architecture Inc. for Providence after a competitively procured RFP process. He described early design activities including community meetings, staff and family engagement, and design teams observing arrival, lunch, recess and dismissal operations to inform concepts. "One of the most exciting next steps is be able to look at some initial design concepts from the firm," he said.
Board members asked clarifying questions about scope and cost estimates. Miss Kelsey noted higher turf and restroom estimates; Dr. Wright responded that the current CIP aligns with the city's proposed CIP and cited a $750,000 figure for turf replacement compared with an earlier $600,000 estimate.
Dr. Wright outlined the project phases from conceptual design through construction documents and permitting and said the district is aiming for an occupancy date in September 2030 while emphasizing many steps remain before then.
What happens next: the division will schedule community engagement sessions for review of conceptual designs, post project pages and FAQs on the Fairfax City Schools website, and continue design development ahead of schematic design and permitting.
