Special Meeting with Karl Frisch

The meeting covered community issues, budget updates, and school boundary revisions. Tom Leary, our president, highlighted the traffic review on Lawrence Drive and the school boundary review. Karl Frisch, the school board representative, was commended for addressing difficult issues. The meeting included a discussion on the budget season, collective bargaining, and updates on middle school after-school programs and high school crossing guards. Falls Church High School renovation is projected to finish in the summer of 2026. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the school boundary revision process, including community feedback and potential changes. Karl emphasized the importance of community engagement and aligning feedback with the school board’s policy. Questions from attendees covered topics such as the timing of the boundary changes, the nature of the proposals, socioeconomic diversity, grandfathering policies, and the impact on school programs. Concerns were raised about bifurcating communities and the social and emotional health of students. The discussion also touched on transportation issues, future demographics, and ways to provide feedback to the school division.