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School leaders disappointed in proposed county budget

February 26, 2014

#Board of Supervisors, #budget, #school board

School board members, PTA leaders, and other education advocates stage a Save Our Schools rally before the Board of Supervisors meeting Feb. 25. School leaders and education advocates are disappointed in the small increase, about 2 percent, for Fairfax County Public Schools in a proposed county budget for fiscal year 2015 presented to the Board … Continued

State lawmakers update Annandale residents on actions in Richmond

February 23, 2014

#budget, #Dominion Power, #environment, #health, #immigration, #Kory, #Marsden, #Saslaw, #state government, #wildlife

Virginia General Assembly For the Democratic legislators that represent the Annandale/Mason area in the Virginia General Assembly, it’s been nearly impossible to get anything passed by the Republican-controlled House of Delegates. Nevertheless, Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dave Marsden, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw have been able to make some limited progress, they told constituents … Continued

Public urged to take part in ‘Fund Our Schools’ rally

February 18, 2014

#Board of Supervisors, #budget, #funding, #schools

When the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors begins discussions on a budget for fiscal year 2015, one of the most critical issues is how much the board will transfer to Fairfax County Public Schools. Educators, parents, and others who support a high-quality education have organized a “Fund Our Schools” rally at 9 a.m., Feb. 25, … Continued

Fairfax County schools budget calls for cutting 731 staff positions

January 12, 2014

#budget, #Evans, #schools

Glasgow Middle School Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Karen Garza has proposed a budget for FY 2015 that calls for reductions in staff, larger class sizes, and increased fees—plus a pay raise for employees. The cutbacks are needed because the school system is “facing a number of increased expenditures that are beyond our control,” Garza said. … Continued

$140.7 million shortfall projected for Fairfax County schools budget

October 11, 2013

#budget, #Garza, #schools, #state government, #taxes

A class at Falls Church High School. Every year, Fairfax County Public Schools officials start getting ready for the budget cycle with dire predictions about the lack of funds—and somehow they find the money to keep going. This year, it’s a lot worse, says Superintendent Karen Garza. There is a $140.7 million shortfall, which Garza … Continued

Federal shutdown has huge impact on Fairfax County

October 4, 2013

#budget, #employment, #government services

As the federal government shutdown continues into the fourth day with no end in sight, the cost to the local economy is huge and growing. According to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, “non-essential” federal employees who live in Fairfax County who are forced to take unpaid leave are losing a total of … Continued

FCPS seeks more funds to accommodate enrollment growth

January 19, 2013

#budget, #Dale, #funding, #schools

Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Jack Dale’s proposed budget for FY 2014 calls for a 2.6 percent funding increase over the current year budget, mostly to accommodate enrollment growth of 2,857 students. FCPS Budget Director Kristen Michael gave a presentation on the $2.5 billion budget at a meeting of the Fairfax Federation of Citizens Associations Jan. … Continued

Kory’s Report from Richmond: the budget stalemate

March 16, 2012

#budget, #state government, #transportation

By Del. Kaye Kory My friend, Sen. Creigh Deeds, shared with me his thoughts on some major budget issues. Since those issues are of as much concern to us in the 38th District as they are to Sen. Deeds’ constituents down in Bath County—and since the senator’s views are congruent with my own—I thought you … Continued

Taxes and spending concerns dominate Mason District budget meeting

March 16, 2012

#budget, #Gross, #taxes

Griffin Outgoing County Executive Anthony Griffin and Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross addressed local residents’ concerns about taxes and spending at a Mason District Town Hall Meeting on the Fairfax County budget March 14. Griffin, who’s retiring in April after serving as the county’s CEO since 2000, presented an overview of the advertised budget for … Continued

Sen. Marsden’s Richmond Diary: The 2012 state budget

March 10, 2012

#budget, #Marsden, #state government

In this edition of Sen. Dave Marsden’s periodic reports from Richmond, he explains why the Virginia General Assembly has so far failed to pass a budget. There has been much written this past week about Democrats voting down the Senate and House budgets. The Washington Post and other writers seem to think that this is … Continued

FXCO advertised budget includes 2 percent salary increase

February 28, 2012

#budget, #funding, #taxes

The advertised budget presented by Fairfax County Executive Anthony Griffin to the board of supervisors Feb. 28 calls for a 2.18 percent salary increase for county employees and increases in stormwater and other fees. The $3.52 billion budget estimates revenue to increase a moderate 3.4 percent in FY 2013. While the budget document anticipates a … Continued

School board approves teacher raises

May 29, 2011

#budget, #school board, #schools

The $2.2 billion fiscal year 2012 budget passed unanimously by the Fairfax County School Board May 26 includes a 1 percent pay increase for all employees and step increases for those eligible. That would be the first raise for teachers since 2008. The Fairfax Education Association had sought a 2 percent increase. The budget also … Continued

FCPS school board weighs options to address budget deficit

May 12, 2011

#budget, #schools

Next week, the Fairfax County school board will consider several options proposed by Superintendent Jack Dale to address a $3.5 million shortfall in the fiscal year 2012 FCPS budget. School board work sessions on the budget are scheduled for May 16 and May 19. Public hearings will be held May 17 and 18. Anyone who … Continued

Braddock Supervisor candidate Chris Wade touts experience in business

April 18, 2011

#Braddock District, #budget, #elections, #schools

Christopher Wade believes his experience as a pragmatic problem solver and his background in business makes him well-qualified to represent the Braddock District on the Fairfax Board of Supervisors. Wade will face off against Marc Greidinger in a Democratic primary slated for Aug. 23. The winner will challenge incumbent John Cook in the general election … Continued

Mason District residents air gripes at Penny Gross’ Town Hall meeting

March 30, 2011

#BRAC, #budget, #development, #Gross, #neighborhood groups, #transportation

The Town Hall Meeting convened by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross Monday evening was supposed to be about the Fairfax County budget, but much of the session was devoted to citizens’ concerns about a variety of other issues—from traffic to wasteful spending, and from lack of zoning oversight to neglect of constituents. The meeting, at … Continued