The ACPS budget is funded in three parts. 

The Operating Budget: This funds the annual operating costs for the school division. Almost 87% of this budget is made up of staff salaries. It also includes healthcare costs and benefits. The reminder of this budget covers school and department operating costs. 

• View the Operating Budget for 2020-21 Proposed (PDF)

The Combined Funds Budget: This is the name given the Operating Budget once it has grant funding and federal nutrition funding included.  

• View the Combined Funds Budget for 2020-21 Proposed (PDF)

The Capital Improvement Program Budget: This budget is always separate from the Combined Funds Budget. It funds capital improvements and modernization projects. This budget also includes funding for textbooks. 

• View the Proposed CIP Budget 2021-30 (PDF)

Board Budget Priorities And Areas of Focus

The budget is based on Board Budget Priorities. The Superintendent develops Focus Areas based on these Board Budget Priorities. 

• View Areas of Focus Page 

Budget Documents and Key Information

• View the FY 2021 Budget Calendar - Revised
• Chart of Accounts Revised June 2019 (PDF)
• FY 2021 Budget Planning Manual as of September 2019 (PDF)
• Send Us Your Budget Comments and Questions
• Sign up to Speak to the School Board
• FY 2021 Combined Funds Budget Priorities
• FY 2021 Budget Process Resolution & Rules of Engagement
• School Board Budget Questions and Responses as of May 08, 2019 - Revised (PDF)
• Add Delete Co-Sponsorship Form

Budget information for the City of Alexandria can be found on the City of Alexandria website.

FY 2021 Proposed Budget Book (pdf)