Fairfax County School Board News

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid has called for an external investigation into the Hayfield Secondary School football scandal, which has raised significant concerns regarding the school system's management of alleged recruiting violations. This marks the first time Reid has publicly addressed the issue since the scandal emerged. She also explained her decision to withdraw Hayfield's football team from competition amid the ongoing controversy. The scandal has sparked outrage and criticism, particularly regarding the perceived lack of oversight from the Fairfax County School Board, with some commentators highlighting the incompetence of the board and Reid's leadership.