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Falls Church School Board Budget Presentation to City Council - March 24, 2025

Last night, School Board Chair Tate Gould presented the FY 2026 budget to City Council. Key highlights include: Budget meets City Council's 5.9% guidance for the seventh consecutive year Enrollment is at its highest level in years, with projections for 159 additional students next year Budget includes funding for additional teachers and staff to maintain low student-teacher ratios Employee compensation includes step increases and 2.5% COLA, averaging 5% total increase Local transfer comprises 79.8% of school budget, lowest percentage in eight years Strategic reductions in salary lapse and summer school redesign help offset growth costs Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan, in his final budget presentation before retirement, emphasized the district's commitment to serving students "by name and by need" while maintaining fiscal responsibility. City Manager Wyatt Shields noted that Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School debt will be retired this year, marking a significant milestone for the community.