Tier 1 National Org

Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals Welcomes Mr. James Allrich, President of MCAAP!

MCAAP is proud to welcome Mr. James Allrich as the next President of MCAAP, beginning July 1, 2026. James brings a distinguished record of leadership, service, and advocacy to this role. He served as principal of Argyle Middle School for eleven years and has remained actively engaged with MCAAP throughout his years as an administrator.

Most recently, James served as Vice President of the Middle School Chapter and as a member of the MCAAP Board of Directors. His leadership has also extended to the national level through his service on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

James has been widely recognized for his excellence in educational leadership. His honors include Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year in 2023 and the Dr. Edward Shirley Award for Excellence in Administration and Supervision in 2024. He was also named a finalist for The Washington Post Principal of the Year in 2023 and the Excellence in Education Award in 2025.

MCAAP looks forward to James’ leadership, vision, and continued commitment to advancing, supporting, and advocating for school administrators and supervisors.

Historic First Collective Bargaining Agreement Begins a New Chapter for Fairfax County School Leaders and Students

Landmark Agreement Takes Effect July 1

As Fairfax County Public Schools prepares to welcome students for the 2026–2027 school year, school leaders are celebrating a historic milestone. On July 1, 2026, the first-ever collective bargaining agreement between Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Federation of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators (FCFPSA) officially takes effect.

The 18-month agreement represents the culmination of years of advocacy, collaboration, and partnership between Fairfax County Public Schools and FCFPSA. Last week, FCFPSA President Jeff Litz signed the agreement, ushering in a new era of collaboration built on a shared commitment to providing every student with the best education possible.

The contract establishes a strong foundation for school leaders by enhancing working conditions, strengthening their voice in decisions that affect schools, and fostering a collaborative labor-management relationship. These improvements are designed with one purpose in mind: empowering school leaders to better support students, teachers, and school communities.

Each day, more than 1,400 principals, assistant principals, directors of student services, directors of student activities, school-based supervisors, central office supervisors, and administrators represented by FCFPSA serve approximately 180,000 students throughout Fairfax County Public Schools. Their leadership shapes school culture, supports educators, drives academic achievement, and helps ensure every school is a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed.

"Our first collective bargaining agreement is about far more than a contract," said Litz. "It is about creating the conditions that allow school leaders to do what they do best—lead schools where every student can thrive. When school leaders have a stronger voice and enhanced working conditions, they are better equipped to support teachers, strengthen school communities, and keep their focus where it belongs: providing every child with the best education possible. Great schools begin with great leaders, and this agreement is an investment in both our leaders and the students they serve."

About the Fairfax County Federation of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators

The Fairfax County Federation of Principals, Supervisors, and Administrators (FCFPSA) represent more than 1,400 principals, assistant principals, directors, supervisors, and administrators in Fairfax County Public Schools. The union is dedicated to advancing educational excellence by ensuring school leaders have the voice, respect, and working...