City of Fairfax Schools Superintendent Dr. Dustin Wright presented the FY 2027 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget at the January 5, 2026 Regular City of Fairfax School Board meeting. The proposed budget totals $80,189,606.
“Tonight’s budget reflects three key priorities,” said Superintendent Wright. “First, it will strengthen the connection between our schools and our community, second, it will support and empower our outstanding educators at each of our schools, and finally it will keep our students at the center of all that we do.”
Budget at a Glance (FY 2027 Proposed)
- Projected tuition payment to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): $74,534,096
- Debt service: $4,337,081
- Operating costs: $1,298,429
The majority of the City of Fairfax Schools budget is a tuition payment to FCPS. Through the School Services Agreement (SSA), the City contracts with FCPS for educational services for City students. FCPS manages and operates City schools, hires staff, and develops the curriculum, while the City School Board oversees the contract and the maintenance of the four City-owned school buildings: Fairfax High School, Katherine Johnson Middle School, Providence Elementary School, and Daniels Run Elementary School. City schools welcome both City and County students.
School Supplemental Funding (Within Operating Costs)
Dr. Wright’s proposed budget includes $285,000 in supplemental school funding for the four City schools. These funds are designed to support:
- Student remediation (including summer learning opportunities)
- Student transition programs (such as kindergarten readiness and freshman orientation)
- Professional development time and opportunities for teachers
- Individual school initiatives
Additional Funding Sources
In addition to local funding, Dr. Wright highlighted projected state revenue sources that support City schools, including $4,965,922 in state sales tax and $9,526,349 in basic school aid, for a combined total of $14,492,271—about 19.4%.
How to Engage
City of Fairfax residents are encouraged and welcome to share feedback on the proposed budget.
- Email the School Board: [email protected]
- Speak during public comment at a School Board meeting on February 2
- Contact the City School Board office at 703-293-7131
Important Upcoming Dates
- January 22, 2026 – FCPS Superintendent presents the FCPS FY 2027 proposed budget
- February 2, 2026 – City of Fairfax School Board votes on the FY 2027 budget
- February 24, 2026 – City Manager presents City of Fairfax budget to the Mayor and City Council
- March 3, 2026 – City of Fairfax Schools presents the budget to the Mayor and City Council
- TBD – City of Fairfax Budget Open House
- May 5, 2026 – Mayor and City Council votes on FY 2027 budget
“Our community relies on and deserves great schools. We want our students to have access and opportunities every single day to reach the limitless potential that they each have. We want our students to leave the City of Fairfax not only to go out into the world, but to impact the world,” said Wright.
Helpful Links:
Budget Presentation
City of Fairfax Meetings Page