FCCPTA Call to Action: Fairfax County Budget Markup on May 6, 2025

Many of us testified during the April FY26 Budget Public Hearings in support of fully funding FCPS FY26 Budget Transfer Request and to share our concerns about the funding cuts to the county funded after-school programs and summer camps for FCPS middle school students as well as removing crossing guards at FCPS high schools. Other impactful budget cuts affecting FCPS were also identified, including those affecting students with disabilities, as we know the elimination of funding these programs will affect thousands of our students daily.

VIEW FCCPTA PRESIDENT DEBBIE KILPATRICK'S BUDGET TESTIMONY

VIEW FAIRFAX COUNTY SEPTA PRESIDENT AMANDA CAMPBELL'S BUDGET TESTIMONY

With only a couple of days left before the BOS will mark up the budget - meaning they will prioritize and finalize what will be funded - please share this information with your board and PTA members asking them to contact their supervisors (even if they've contacted them previously) to fund FCPS as we all know that providing teacher and support staff's long overdue compensation will ensure our students continue to receive a high quality education, exceeding the minimum State standards, and will support the safety, mental health, and academic enrichment of our students.

ACTION NEEDED: Share information with your PTA/PTSA members and school community through social media or email so they can contact the Supervisors before May 6 to share their personal story of how the budget cuts will impact their family and community!

TELL YOUR STORY:

How FCPS impacted your life
Specific programs or activities important to you or your children
What kind of education you believe Fairfax County’s children deserve to experience
Why strong public schools matter to our community — especially now

WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW:

Contact your District Supervisor and Board Chairman via email or phone to share your story of what the budget cuts will mean to your family: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/myneighborhood/ or contact all Supervisors by emailing: ClerktotheBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov
Complete the Board of Supervisors survey (it's still active) about their proposed budget - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/take-survey-submit-feedback-fy26-budget-proposal

View Fairfax County Government FY26 Advertised Budget

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Funding FCPS FY26 Budget

View FCPS FY26 Budget

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has requested a $268.26 million transfer increase from Fairfax County Government for FY2026, largely for employee compensation including collective bargaining agreements, special education, and contract rate adjustments.

FY26 FCPS Budget Priorities:

Providing competitive compensation for all employees (first year of collective bargaining)
Meeting changing needs of Fairfax County's young people
Empowering educators to provide differentiated services to students
Continuing multiyear initiatives for students and staff

Without this funding, FCPS will face significant cuts that affect the classroom experience for all students.

Contact your School Board Member: Fairfax County School Board | Fairfax County Public Schools

FY26 Budget Timeline:

May 6 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Budget Markup, Determine Budget Package, and Tax Rates
May 8 Approved County Budget Presented to School Board
May 13 County Board of Supervisors Adopts Budget, Tax Rates, and Transfer to FCPS
May 13 School Board Holds Public Hearing on Budget (May 14 if needed)
May 20 School Board Conducts Budget Work Session (check time)
May 22 School Board Adopts Approved Budget
July 1 FY 2026 Begins