Where should Alexandria City Public Schools prioritize funding in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget? The school system is soliciting feedback from the public at an upcoming meeting at Alexandria City High School’s Minnie Howard Campus.
While the School Board will unveil its fiscal forecast and budget priorities at its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 9, the public forum will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The theme of this year’s budget is Nurture, Educate, Inspire. Respondents who can’t attend can submit questions and comments to [email protected].
The school system anticipates student enrollment will climb from 16,586 students this year to 16,711 students next fiscal year (FY 2027), and peak in FY 2028 with 16,817 students.
According to an ACPS presentation, the upcoming budget could cost the school system:
- $8.9 million to provide step increases for employees
- $2.9 million for a 1% market rate adjustment
- $3.01 million in increased health care costs for employees
- $1.5 million in non-personnel-related costs
Budget timeline
On Thursday, Nov. 6, Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt will present her proposed FY 2027-2036 capital improvement program budget. Kay-Wyatt will then present her proposed combined funds budget on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. After a series of public meetings, the final budget is expected to be passed on June 11, 2026.
