Tag: funding
FCPS Budget Task Force proposes deep funding cuts, student fees
Budget cuts could have a huge impact on Braddock Elementary School and other schools in the Annandale/Mason area. The Fairfax County Public Schools’ FY 2017 Budget Task Force is recommending increased student fees, larger class sizes, and a series of other cost cutting-measures to close a projected budget deficit that could be as high as … Continued
Public safety and school bonds on the Nov. 3 ballot
Edsall Road Fire Station [Google Maps] A public safety bond issue on the ballot Nov. 3 would allow Fairfax County to borrow up to $151 million for police and fire department facilities throughout the county, including two projects serving the Annandale area – a new larger building for the Franconia Police District and an expanded … Continued
Public input sought on Fairfax County schools budget
A community meeting on the FCPS budget. Well over a 100 people showed up at a meeting hosted by school board member Sandy Evans Sept. 28 on the dire state of the Fairfax County Public Schools budget. Evans had organized the meeting to explain why the school system is facing a huge deficit – potentially … Continued
School funding is main issue at supervisor candidates forum
NARFE members packed the room at the Mason Government Center to hear candidates running for the Board of Supervisors. The top priorities of Mollie Loeffler, independent candidate to represent Mason District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, include alleviating overcrowded schools, bringing more life to the area’s commercial centers, and giving neighborhoods more of … Continued
Task force fails to reach a consensus on a meals tax referendum
An anti-meals tax sign at Silverado’s in Annandale. Many restaurant owners oppose a meals tax, while advocates for more funding for schools, libraries, the arts, and social services support it. A task force appointed by Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova to consider whether a meals tax referendum should be put on the … Continued
School board adopts budget for FY 2015
The Fairfax County School Board adopted a $2.5 billion budget for FY 2015 May 23 that delays a salary step increase for employees until November. The 2015 budget year starts July 1. The budget reduces school clerical and custodial staff, increases class size, and cuts needs-based staffing. It includes one additional position for each high … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors call for slight increase in school funds
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed to raise the amount of county funds transferred to the public schools by another 1 percent in the marked-up budget voted on March 22, for a total increase of 3. The advertised budget for 2015 called for increasing the funds transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools by 2 … Continued
School funding, taxes dominate Mason Budget Town Hall
Fairfax County Executive Edward Long and Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. Would the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agree to raise the property tax rate to provide more money for the budget-strapped school system? That’s one of the key questions for the board to decide over the next few weeks. That issue was brought up by … Continued
FCPS leaders urge supervisors to avert school budget crisis
A fourth-grade class at Mason Crest Elementary School. Now that the Board of Supervisors has released an advertised budget for fiscal year 2015 that would only provide a 2 percent increase in the amount of funds to be transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools—rather than a 5.7 percent increase sought by Superintendent Karen Garza and … Continued
Public urged to take part in ‘Fund Our Schools’ rally
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/school board exploring opportunities for shared facilities
A joint working group made up of Fairfax County supervisors and school board members is exploring the county’s capital needs and creative ways to fund new projects—including opportunities for shared facilities. The Capital Facilities and Debt Management Working Group was convened by Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova to respond to concerns raised by the … Continued
FCPS seeks more funds to accommodate enrollment growth
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
FXCO advertised budget includes 2 percent salary increase
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
Penny Gross: Major cuts in county budget on the table
Coming up with a balanced budget (as required by law) is going to be a major challenge for Fairfax County officials, with the threat to schools and other programs likely to be even more severe than last year. In a conversation with the Annandale blog, Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross said: “I think we’re going … Continued