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Next Year’s Alexandria Schools Budget Covers Teacher Hires, Future Redistricting

$392.5M budget expected to be approved Feb. 20

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ALEXANDRIA, VA-ACPS Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt brought the Fiscal Year 2026 Combined Funds Budget before the Alexandria City School Board at last night’s meeting. In December, the board approved a $346 million Capital Improvement Plan.

Kay-Wyatt’s proposal is $392.5 million and includes the  Operating Budget, School Nutrition Funds, and Grants and Special Projects Funds.

“The Proposed [Combined Funds]Budget aligns with the division’s mission of empowering all students and staff,” Wyatt said. “As a division in a highly competitive job market, this budget enables us to attract and retain a dynamic workforce ensuring we can continue to provide a high-quality education and meet the evolving needs of our students.”

The proposal covers funding for:

  • future redistricting
  • capacity planning
  • program development
  • infrastructure improvements
  • various teacher and staff hires
  • public carrier services
  • the Middle School Athletic Program

“The proposed budget was thoughtfully prepared to reflect a strategic commitment to advancing the success of our students, staff, and community–addressing immediate and long-term needs,” said Chief Financial Officer Dominic Turner. “Prioritizing numerous staffing areas and enhancing the daily operation, safety, and technology needs of our division is vital in ensuring we continue to provide a welcoming, equitable, and safe learning environment for all.”

The board is expected to approve the budget on Feb. 20. Before then, the group will hold work sessions on Jan. 28 and 30. A public hearing is also scheduled for Jan. 30.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant and Senior Editor with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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