The superintendent told the Lakewood board K–5 enrollment has fallen about 22% since 2015–16, arguing a six-school attendance model improves utilization and preserves walkability; Lincoln's location supports balanced attendance areas.

Planner Eric Forman said Fairfax County’s boundary committee trimmed large changes but scenario 4 includes two small shifts — one neighborhood moving from Providence-area schools to Oakton and another grouping of townhouses shifting toward Chantilly — prompting board concerns about capacity and demographic effects; members asked staff to track next