Stand With Karl

Help Karl defend public education and give every student an opportunity to succeed:

Meet Karl


Karl Frisch is Chair of the Fairfax County School Board. He is an accomplished non-profit executive and award-winning public policy specialist with a record of delivering for our community.

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Karl's Priorities

Boosting Academic Achievement

Increasing access to early childhood education, advanced academics, STEM, and vocational opportunities. Supporting early literacy and advanced math programs.

Investing in Teachers and Staff

We have increased staff pay three years in a row and must maintain our focus on competitive wages and benefits to retain and attract world-class educators and staff.

Keeping Schools Safe and Inclusive

Doubling down on our work to prevent gun violence, keep schools safe, and ensure all students have an accepting and inclusive learning environment.

Mapping Progress

On the School Board, Karl helped deliver over $300 million to local Providence District schools, laying the groundwork for improved facilities, a new elementary school, upgraded playground and athletic fields, better security, and more.

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Karl's Record


On the School Board, Karl has delivered for our community, championing efforts to address learning loss, close achievement and opportunity gaps, attract and retain world-class educators with increased pay, and ensure all students have safe and inclusive schools.

What People Are Saying

“Karl is the type of committed leader we want on the School Board: someone laser-focused on student success and getting results.”

Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative

“Karl is the type of committed leader we want on the School Board: someone laser-focused on student success and getting results.”

Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative

“I’ve known Karl for nearly twenty years, and I can attest to his unwavering commitment to defending public education.”

Don Beyer, U.S. Representative

“I’ve known Karl for nearly twenty years, and I can attest to his unwavering commitment to defending public education.”

Don Beyer, U.S. Representative

"Karl has been unwavering in his commitment to putting students first. We need his leadership on the School Board."

Eileen Filler-Corn, Former Virginia Speaker

"Karl has been unwavering in his commitment to putting students first. We need his leadership on the School Board."

Eileen Filler-Corn, Former Virginia Speaker

“As a parent with two kids in our public schools, I know firsthand how committed Karl is to ensuring every student has the tools they need for a successful future.”

Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Chairman

“As a parent with two kids in our public schools, I know firsthand how committed Karl is to ensuring every student has the tools they need for a successful future.”

Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Chairman

"From investing in better teacher pay and enhanced support for students most in need to making our roads and schools safer, Karl has been an incredible partner."

Dalia Palchik, Providence Supervisor

"From investing in better teacher pay and enhanced support for students most in need to making our roads and schools safer, Karl has been an incredible partner."

Dalia Palchik, Providence Supervisor

Latest News

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Frisch Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair

Board's leadership confirmed for the remainder of the 2023–24 school year, including committee assignments for new members.

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Frisch Encourages Lawmakers to Reject Governor’s Budget, Protect Education Funding

Fairfax County School Board Chair Karl Frisch addressed area's delegation to Virginia General Assembly’s pre-session public hearing.

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Frisch Sworn-In on Banned Books, Takes Oath for Second Term

Will Become Fairfax County School Board Chair on January 1st FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA – Last night, Fairfax County School Board Member Karl Frisch (Providence District) took the Oath of Office for his second term. He was sworn in on a stack of the five LGBTQ-themed books most frequently banned by other school systems [WATCH VIDEO]. […]

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Frisch Declares Victory, School Board Remains Entirely Democratic

The 12-member Fairfax County School Board will remain entirely Democratic following last night’s election.

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Frisch Receives Climate Cabinet Endorsement

The Fairfax County School Board member is the organization’s first-ever endorsement in a local school board race.

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