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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at FCPS have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
FCPS employees are -7% more likely to recommend FCPS as a great place to work
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| 19% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at FCPS is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. FCPS employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting FCPS’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at FCPS was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FCPS is rated D
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FCPS ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 24 FCPS employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FCPS improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I liked that it was easy to move around inside the school system.
What makes you most happy at work?Knowing that I made a different for a kid, even if it's just showing them kindness.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Working with children is a privilege. Some staff is great, some not so much.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There needs to be merit increases, some reward for good work, and a culture where the rules and playing field are the same for everyone.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to be more understanding of teachers needs
Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens.
Looking to the Future FCPS prepares all students for the world of the future by giving them a broad spectrum of opportunities to prepare for education and employment beyond high school. All graduates are productive and responsible members of society, capable of competing in the global economy and motivated to pursue learning throughout their lifetimes. Commitment to Opportunity FCPS values its diversity and acknowledges that all people contribute to the well-being of the community. FCPS provides opportunities for all its students and employees to grow educationally, personally, and professionally. Community Support Fairfax County embraces its schools. Businesses and community members generously volunteer their time and resources to help students. Schools are integrated into the fabric of the community, and residents take pride in their schools. The success of FCPS draws businesses to Fairfax County. Citizens support the financial and capital needs of the school system. Achievement Fairfax County students achieve at high levels in all core areas and across a broad spectrum of pursuits. FCPS values a well-rounded education that goes beyond basics and encompasses the arts, technology, communication, and critical thinking skills in preparation for the work of the world. FCPS provides a breadth and depth of opportunities to allow all students to stretch their capabilities and pursue their passions. Accountability FCPS is accountable for the academic achievement of all students. FCPS measures academic progress to ensure that all students, regardless of race, poverty, language, or disability, will graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary for college or employment. FCPS spends money wisely. FCPS directs funds to the classroom and finds ways to improve performance across the spectrum of academic programs and business processes.
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FCPS competitors include md. FCPS ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FCPS compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

20 employees at FCPS have reviewed FCPS across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 20 FCPS employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FCPS are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at FCPS, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FCPS are generally satisfied with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at FCPS are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FCPS believe the environment at FCPS is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FCPS is moderate. About 86% of the employees at FCPS work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at FCPS are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no FCPS employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand FCPS' KPIs and OKRs.
Scott’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Scott in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Scott brabrand’s employees rank FCPS in the Bottom 40% for Meetings, in the Bottom 40% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 35% for Team. When compared to FCPS’s competitors, Scott brabrand ranks below md CEO Stephen Steinour.
The FCPS Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Scott brabrand, VP Finance & Administration Charlie Spierto, and Vice President Of Business Development Old Dean
Scott brabrand CEO / President
Scott brabrand serves as the CEO / President of FCPS.
Charlie Spierto VP Finance & Administration
Charlie Spierto serves as the VP Finance & Administration of FCPS.
Old Dean Vice President Of Business Development
Old Dean serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of FCPS.
Marty Smith Chief Operating Officer
Marty Smith serves as the Chief Operating Officer of FCPS.
Jeff Platenberg Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Platenberg serves as the Chief Operating Officer of FCPS.
Eric Brent Executive Principal
Eric Brent serves as the Executive Principal of FCPS.
Lee Larsen Music Teacher and Choral Director
Lee Larsen serves as the Music Teacher and Choral Director of FCPS.
Evangeline Petrich Executive Principal
Evangeline Petrich serves as the Executive Principal of FCPS.
Brendan Menuey Executive Principal for School Improvement
Brendan Menuey serves as the Executive Principal for School Improvement of FCPS.
How much do people at FCPS get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FCPS is $88,225, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,186, or $50 per hour.
At FCPS, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $114,937 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,258 annually. Average FCPS salaries by department include: Design at $70,462, Operations at $84,766, Marketing at $80,955, and Admin at $53,910. Half of FCPS salaries are above $104,186.
11 employees at FCPS rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 31 ratings) while 9 employees at FCPS rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $102k | $102k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $260k | $260k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FCPS across various culture dimensions.
FCPS' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. FCPS' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of FCPS?
FCPS CEO is Scott brabrand, their score by employees is 62
What is FCPS eNPS?
The eNPS for FCPS is -7
What is the salary for CS Rep in FCPS?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 45k
What are the salaries in the HR in FCPS?
The average salaries for HR in FCPS is 93k
Who are FCPS competitors?
FCPS main competitors are md