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Public Participation

Throughout the budget development process, there are many opportunities for citizens to become involved.  The preparation of the budget begins in the summer when community input is solicited from parents and community leaders.  In early January, the proposed budget is presented to the School Board, who then conduct public hearings, providing further opportunity for citizen input.  After considering all of the input received from participants, the School Board’s Advertised Budget is adopted in early February.

The advertised budget is presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS) in April, in conjunction with BOS public hearings.  Once the BOS determines the amount of funding to be transferred to Fairfax County Public Schools, the School Board holds public hearings and then approves the final budget in late May.

Beginning on July 1, the approved budget governs the financial operations of the school system.

To sign up to speak at a School Board public hearing, call 571-423-1075 or sign up online at www.fcps.edu/schlbd/meetings/requestspeak.shtm.

To sign up to speak at a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public hearing, call 703-324-3151.

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