FY2011 Budgetalt

The Fairfax County School Board has adopted the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) FY 2011 approved budget of $2.2 billion, which establishes new fees for athletic participation and for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) tests; eliminates more than 200 positions, nearly half of which are from central office support; freezes all employee salaries for the second consecutive year; and creates a three-year priority schools pilot program that designates 30 schools to receive special staff support and financial support to help improve student achievement. The School Board also voted to restore transportation to advanced academic centers and to maintain the current class size ratio. The FY 2011 budget begins July 1. Details.


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Videos

Interview - Jane Strauss, LCI

Interview - Jane Strauss, LCI
What is the Local Composite Index and how does it impact FCPS funding? 
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FY2011 Budget Timeline FY2011 Budget Timeline
Interview with Susan Quinn and Kristen Michael about budget process and timeline.
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Superintendent Jack Dale's FY2011 Budget Superintendent Jack Dale's FY2011 Budget
The Superintendent releases his proposed budget.
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Negative Impact of Increased Class SizeNegative Impact of Increased Class Size
Interview with Superintendent Jack Dale and fourth grade teacher Jill Hamlin.
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Proposed Budget Cuts in Athletics

Proposed Budget Cuts in Athletics
Interview with Bill Curran, Director of Student Activities and Athletics.
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