A Message From Principal Thomas: Budget Updates

Dear Franklin Sherman Community,

On Thursday, Dr. Reid presented an updated budget to the school board. There is currently a $121M gap between what the Board of Supervisors approved to transfer and what was asked for by FCPS. This new budget, if passed as presented, will impact our school and the services and supports we can provide.  

In order to meet the proposed budget, there are staffing line-item cuts that directly impact elementary schools and our Franklin Sherman staff.  The proposed changes include the following:

• Elementary Special Education Lead position reduced from full-time to half-time
• Advanced Academic Resource Teacher position reduced from full-time to half-time
• Classroom monitors (providing adequate planning) – 3 positions at Franklin Sherman removed
• Staffing formula adjustments (increased class sizes)

FCPS Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Public Hearing: Tuesday, May 13th, 6 p.m.

The School Board will hold a public hearing on final budget adjustments on Tuesday. Sign up to speak by Monday, May 12th, at 4:30 p.m.  Please consider speaking at the hearing, as the proposed cuts shared will significantly impact elementary schools. I invite all community members to engage in this process and to share your opinions with your elected school board members.

The Board of Supervisors will vote on their final budget transfer decision on Tuesday (see screenshot of calendar of final steps in the budget below and on the FCPS Budget site ). The emails of each of the members of the Board of Supervisors can be found here:  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/ .

It is not too late to make your voice heard about the impact.

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