Attend the School Board Public Hearing on the CIP Budget on Nov. 13, 2023

The Alexandria City School Board has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Mon., Nov. 13, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will provide an opportunity for community members to share their input before the Board is scheduled to adopt the final FY 2025-2034 CIP Budget on Dec. 14, 2023.

Members of the public who wish to give remarks on the CIP Budget may sign up to speak in person or via Zoom, or may submit written public comments via the online form. The deadline to sign up is noon on Sun., Nov. 12, 2023.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt presented the FY 2025-2034 CIP budget of $313,957,900 at the Nov. 2, 2023, School Board meeting. “This proposed budget, which is in line with our projected capacity needs for years to come, is a testament to our dedication to providing ample room and flexibility to support student growth, learning and opportunity,” Dr. Kay-Wyatt said. "We have made a strong commitment to cultivating a bright instructional future for our community, and our learning environments and facilities are vital to this priority.”

The CIP budget presented includes:

• Allocating resources for the modernization of George Mason Elementary School.
• Continued capital investment planning for Cora Kelly School for Math, Science & Technology.
• Enhancing the ACPS transportation facility through modernization efforts.
• Providing funding for improvements to exterior playgrounds and sports areas.
• Sustaining ongoing upgrades and replacements of building systems, as needed within specific facilities.

"The Department of Facilities and Operations has worked diligently to develop a proposed CIP budget that reflects ongoing facility needs and evolving student requirements, sustainability initiatives and changing regulations. This proposed budget provides a path forward for strategic capital investments while remaining in close alignment with fiscal guidance received from the City,” said Chief Operating Officer Dr. Alicia Hart.