New Principal Tracy Bromberg greets students in the Liberty Middle School library.
School Board Adopts Fiscal Year 2027 Approved Budget
On May 21, the Fairfax County School Board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Approved Budget, continuing FCPS’ commitment to sustaining excellence by prioritizing competitive compensation and strategic investments that support student success.
The approved budget includes funding to support compensation adjustments for collective bargaining agreements. Salary scales for FY 2027 have been posted. The budget also reflects the division’s ongoing efforts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment shaped in part by chronic state underfunding and economic uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the budget maintains key investments and restores several reductions made during the prior fiscal year. Read about the 2027 Budget.
Change in Dates for Employee Step Increases
The budget includes a step increase for all eligible employees. Starting July 1, 2026, any approved step increases will be applied at the beginning of the contract year, not on the employee’s anniversary date. For instance, 12-month employees will receive step increases on July 1, while 10-month employees will receive theirs on August 1. Learn more about this change.
Reid Reflects on School Successes
At the Leadership Kickoff last summer, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid encouraged all school principals and operational leaders to share success stories via video so we can learn from each other and celebrate our successes together.
Dr. Reid will be sharing their stories in her Weekly Reflections. In her latest issue, Justice High School Principal Sean Rolon shares how a unified vision is transforming the student experience. West Potomac High School Principal Jessica Statz and Resource Teachers Scherrie Dalton and Brian Bishop also share how a united, student-centered approach dramatically reduced chronic absenteeism.
Read more about this project in Weekly Reflections.
Have a Voice in the Future of EdTech in FCPS
The School Board has established an Educational Technology Review Committee to review the division's current practices and emerging needs in educational technology, including artificial intelligence.
The committee will begin meeting this summer and continue through next school year. Employees can learn more about the committee's purpose in the School Board’s committee outline.
Employees (including teachers, librarians, and school-based technology specialists) interested in serving on the committee should express their interest by Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m. If interest exceeds the allotted number for a position, a lottery will be used to select members. If you have questions, please email EdTech@fcps.edu.
Walking Out With the Same Girl He Walked in With
Josh and Heidi Antoncic began teaching at Virginia Run Elementary School in 1996. This year, they will both retire after 30 years of teaching at the school — Heidi taught first, second, and fourth grade, Josh taught physical education. Read about the couple, their careers, and their plans for the future.
Tuition Reimbursement Window Opening
The portal to apply for reimbursement for a Spring 2026 course will be open Monday, June 1, through Tuesday, June 30. An employee may apply for reimbursement for one course that ended between January 1 and May 15, 2026.
Tuition reimbursement is available on a first-come, first-served basis using the current priority list. Apply through the Tuition Reimbursement Portal (VPN required) with your Tuition Paid Receipt and Grade Report to complete the request. Please email TuitionBenefits@fcps.edu or view the Tuition Reimbursement Atlas page for more information.
Middle and High School Literacy Instruction
In the Academic Matters portion of last Thursday’s School Board meeting, Dr. Reid discussed literacy instruction in middle and high schools. She shared a video featuring teachers discussing the exciting shift toward a more rigorous curriculum that uses complex texts and advanced strategies to teach reading and writing. Read more about literacy in secondary schools.
Calendar Reminders: Eid al-Adha (Holiday)
Eid al-Adha (Holiday)
Wednesday, May 27, is a holiday for Eid al-Adha, and schools and offices will be closed.
See the complete school year calendar or the employee calendar.
June Teacher Workday
Thursday, June 18, is a teacher workday. Teachers are expected to work at their assigned school on this day. It is not a work-from-an-alternate-location day.
Employee Calendar for Next School Year
Be sure to bookmark the 2026-27 Employee Calendar.
Last Regular Issue of Employee News
The last regular issue of Employee News for the 2025-26 school year will be published on Tuesday, June 16.
Staff Staples
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