Development and planning of the budget are a year-long undertaking consisting of discussions and modifications. The budget approval process features three significant milestones; the Superintendent's Presentation of the Proposed Budget, the Adoption of the Approved Budget, and the Adoption of the Final Budget.

The ACPS budget is funded in two parts; Combined Funds (CF) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets.

The Combined Funds Budget consists of three separate funds; Operating, Grant and Special Projects, and School Nutrition.

Combined Funds Budget for 2021-22 Final (PDF)

The Operating Budget: Approximately 88% of expenditures comprise salaries and benefits, with the remainder consisting of non-compensation costs.

Operating Budget for 2021-22 Final (PDF)

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget: Separate from the CF Budget, the CIP budget funds capital improvements and modernization projects.

Proposed CIP Budget 2021-30 (PDF)

Budget Priorities and Areas of Focus

The School Board Budget Priorities align with the ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goals to guide decision-making throughout the budget process. The Superintendent develops Focus Areas based on these School Board Budget Priorities.

• Areas of Focus Page
• FY 2022 Combined Funds Budget Priorities

Public Hearings

The Alexandria City School Board held virtual public hearings on the FY 2022 Combined Funds and FY 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets during School Board Meetings on the following dates.

• October 01, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
• February 04, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. (Combined Funds)
• May 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 703-619-8316 or by email at boardclerk@acps.k12.va.us.

Add/Delete Process

• FY 2022 CF Budget Add Delete Compilation Cosponsorship (PDF)
• FY 2022 School Board Questions and Responses as of May 11, 2021 (PDF)
• FY 2022 School Board Questions and Responses as of January 29, 2021 (PDF)

Budget Documents, Videos, and Key Information

• FY 2022 Budget Process Resolution & Rules of Engagement
• FY 2022 Budget Calendar
• Chart of Accounts Book Revised July 2021 (PDF)
• FY 2022 Budget Planning Manual as of March 2021 (PDF)

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

ACPS Budget: Where the Money Goes

Watch FY 2022 Community Budget Forum

Where the Money Goes: The School Board Approved 2020-21 Combined Funds Budget (PDF)

FY 2022 Proposed Budget Book (PDF)