FCPS FY2018 Budget Update

5/12/2017 10:46 pm

With the County’s adoption of its FY 2018 budget, we now know that FCPS will need to make up a shortfall of nearly $47 million.

Currently it appears that the School Board is not intending to cut any student programs, but according to the posted recommendations to balance the FY 2018 Approved Budget, class size increases are being considered at this time, as well as other cuts to compensation and fee increases.

The School Board will be adopting its approved budget for FY 2018 later this month, after holding public hearings on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17. If you are concerned about the FCPS budget or the recommendations to balance it, you can register to speak at the public hearings and let the School Board know what you think.

You can also get involved with groups that advocate for causes that may be important to you. Here are a few examples:

Class Size Counts

Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education (FACE)

Fairfax County Association for the Gifted

Fairfax FLAGS (Foreign Language Advocacy for Grade Schools)

#IamFCPS

Or you can contact advocacy@orangehuntpta.org for more information.