The Brief
- FCPS has posted a job for an executive protection agent to guard Superintendent Michelle Reid, with a salary between $80K–$140K, sparking criticism over taxpayer spending.
- The school system cites rising threats to public officials, while critics note larger districts like Chicago do not provide similar security for leadership.
- The move comes amid intense national scrutiny of FCPS, including federal investigations into Title IX and Title VI violations.
FAIRFAX, Va. – Fairfax County Public Schools posted a job opening for an executive protection agent tasked with ensuring the personal safety and security of FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.
The posted salary ranges from around $80,000 to upwards of $140,000. Taxpayers will foot the bill.
In context, a new teacher’s starting salary is about $58,000 in FCPS.…