FCPS FY 2010-2011 Budget Timeline and Contacts

The main source of FCPS revenue (75 percent) comes from Fairfax County, primarily through real estate and personal property taxes. The state of Virginia provides just over 17 percent (including sales tax revenue), and the federal government provides 3.5 percent. Remaining funds come from a variety of other sources including local fees and tuition from Fairfax City.

FCPS is dependent on Fairfax County to ensure a fully-funded, needs-based budget that supports the quality of our schools. Once the county advertises its tax rate, a higher tax rate cannot be used in its subsequent budget.

How long have we got?

January 7,	FCPS Superintendent releases FY 2011 Proposed Budget.
January 11,	School Board conducts budget work session.
January 25 & 26,	School Board holds public hearings on budget
January 28,	School Board conducts budget work session.
February 4,	School Board adopts FY 2011 Advertised Budget.
February 23,	Fairfax County Executive releases FY 2011 Advertised Budget Plan
March 9,	County Board of Supervisors (BOS) advertises tax rate

When contacting your elected officials:

1. Remember to include your full name, address, and telephone numbers.
2. Send your email or letters before February 1st

Contact Information:

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 530 Fairfax, VA 22035 chairman@fairfaxcounty.gov	Fairfax County Supervisor Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins hntrmill@fairfaxcounty.gov
School Board Member Hunter Mill District Stu Gibson stuart.gibson@fcps.edu	The School Board SchoolBoardMembers@fcps.edu
FCPS Superintendant Jack Dale Jack.Dale@fcps.edu	FCPS Cluster VIII Assistant Superintendant Fabio Zuluaga fezuluaga@fcps.ed

Together, we can make a difference. So, don't just write one letter, write several. Don't just email, call! Attend meetings. Show you are concerned as a TAXPAYER - not just as a parent! These cuts will not just impact your child's education, but our county as a whole.