Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Welcome to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget Development webpage. Stafford County Public Schools is committed to transparency and collaboration in the development of our budget. This page will provide updates, key dates, and resources to help you stay informed and engaged throughout the budget planning process.
FY26 Superintendent's Funding Request
The Superintendent presented his FY26 Funding Request to the Stafford County School Board during a Special Called Meeting on January 28. View the presentation, read the full funding request, and review the budget summary for full details.
Budget Planning Timeline
The FY26 budget process involves input from stakeholders, careful planning, and alignment with the Stafford County School Board's priorities. Below is the full budget development calendar along with key dates to highlight.
Full Budget Development Calendar
Most Critical Dates for the FY26 Budget Process
January 2025
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January 28: Special Called Meeting: School Board receives the presentation of the Superintendent's Budget Request.
February 2025
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February 4: Budget Town Hall for Aquia, Falmouth, George Washington, & Griffis-Widewater Districts. (View the handout)
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February 6: Budget Town Hall for Rockhill, Hartwood, & Garrisonville Districts. (View the handout)
- February 25: Special Called Meeting: School Board approval of FY26 Budget.
March 2025
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March 12: Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Meeting: Presentation of the School Board's FY26 funding request.
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March 25: Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on FY26 Budget.
April 2025
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April 15: Board of Supervisors adopts the FY26 Budget, CY tax rates, and CIP.
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April 22: Special Called Meeting: School Board's consideration and adoption of FY26 Budget.
May 2025
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May 15: Legal deadline for School Board's FY26 budgets/funding approval from the Board of Supervisors.
These dates represent key milestones in the FY26 budget planning process.
Adopted FY26 School Board Budget Priorities
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Attract and retain high quality staff.
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Secure resources necessary to improve performance.
- Maintain facilities for safety and provide students with safe and enriching classroom learning environments.
- Differentiated funding and staffing for the schools based on the school population.
Community Feedback Opportunities
Community input is vital to the budget process. Join us at the following town halls to share your thoughts and ask questions about the FY26 budget:
- Aquia, Falmouth, George Washington, and Griffis-Widewater Districts
- Garrisonville, Hartwood, and Rockhill Districts