By Prince William County Schools Office of Community Relations
Dr. Steve Walts, Superintendent of Schools, shared his proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 20 Budget during a School Board meeting on February 6. The $1.13 billion budget represents a 4.4 percent increase over the FY19 Budget.
“My top priority in this budget is support for our teachers and staff – who are at the heart of our success,” he said. “I am very pleased tonight to propose a step increase for all eligible employees, in addition to a cost of living increase. This will total an average of nearly 4.8 percent increase in pay for teachers and support staff.”
He added that although health care costs have increased nationally this year by six percent, his budget proposal includes no increase in employee health care costs.
His five additional priorities addressed in the proposed budget include:
“With this budget, the best in more than a decade, we continue Providing A World-Class Education by acknowledging the hard work of our teachers and staff, and funding critical supports for our students. With the continued partnership of our community, together we will ensure the success of every child in Prince William County,” he said.
The budget updates page on our website includes more detailed information.
A public meeting on the proposed budget is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. A second public hearing is set for 7 p.m. on Feb. 20. Both meetings will be held at the Kelly Leadership Center.
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