The PTA works with our local officials (such as the School Board, Board of Supervisors, VA state representatives, etc.) to advocate for our CES community.  These issues include addressing teacher pay and benefits, reducing class sizes, and ensuring adequate funding and access to high-quality education.  In addition, we work to ensure you are informed of issues that could impact your student or opportunities to be engaged in shaping education direction at FCPS - empowering you to advocate for your child and our community.  Finally, we try to keep you informed about community-wide issues of particular interest to school families and staff that might impact their quality of life.