Even when everyone is working with the best possible outcome in mind, a challenging situation can arise. Normally, challenging situations are most quickly resolved closest to the source of the concern.
The Office of the Ombuds is here to foster partnerships, build relationships, and serve FCPS students, families, staff, and community members, empowering them to thrive and work together. The Ombuds will help you to navigate educational challenges and provide options for collaborative, fair resolutions while also identifying areas for the Board of Education to review and potentially improve. The Office of the Ombuds does not replace other FCPS tools to resolve problems and conflicts, but rather supplements those tools, provides resources, and fosters collaboration with FCPS.
Forms
Contact the Office of the Ombuds: Intake Form
Survey
Online Survey
Paper Survey
Useful Links
Calendar Handbook
Ombuds Information Brochure
Ombuds Information Brochure - Spanish
Policy 105: Appeal and Hearing Procedures
Policy 107: The Office of the Ombuds
Report Bullying Here
Reports
Annual Report, 2023-24
Annual Report, 2022
Annual Report, 2021
Annual Report, 2020
Second Quarter, 2019
First Quarter, 2019
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity - Albert Einstein