Capital Improvement Program Budget

Fiscal Year 2027-36 CIP Budget Prioritizes Facility Improvements, Middle School Capacity Needs, and Transportation Facility Modernization

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-36 Capital Improvement Program Budget (CIP) of $340,379,100 for the next 10 years. The proposed CIP budget includes $27,949,500 for FY27. Beyond FY27, the CIP budget outlines a series of capacity and non-capacity projects designed to balance enrollment and optimize space across middle school programs. The CIP budget emphasizes maintaining and improving existing buildings to preserve their usefulness and value to the community. These investments strengthen the longevity of ACPS facilities, ensuring they remain safe, adaptable spaces that support both learning and neighborhood engagement. This proactive approach allows ACPS to align its capital priorities with future instructional and capacity needs.

 “Our aging school buildings are being transformed into safe, welcoming and modern learning environments,” said Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt. “Investing in our facilities extends beyond the school day, creating spaces the Alexandria City community can share, enjoy and take pride in together.” 

Focusing on Sustainable Learning Spaces

Reflecting the ACPS 2030 Strategic Plan, the budget prioritizes safe, inclusive learning environments that support academic excellence and long-term sustainability. It continues efforts to extend the life of school facilities by addressing critical infrastructure and maintenance needs, ensuring schools remain welcoming community assets. By aligning capital investments with enrollment projections and facility condition assessments, the budget reinforces ACPS’ commitment to modernizing learning environments that align with our evolving instructional models and future capacity needs.Highlights of the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2027-36 CIP Budget include:

• Continued capital investment planning of $105M for the Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology modernization.
• Addressing middle school capacity by aligning capital needs with the kindergarten through eighth grade analysis.
• Investment in curriculum materials and textbooks to support instructional standards.
• Modernization of interactive whiteboard technology in various schools.
• Investment in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) and roof replacements and kitchen modernizations at various facilities.

ACPS’ CIP Project funding is allocated by the City of Alexandria. Once the capital projects are approved by the Alexandria City School Board, the City maintains all CIP funding and the accounting for these funds. ACPS is given the budget authority to execute CIP projects. The CIP Budget exclusively funds capital improvement and modernization projects. The CIP Budget is separate from the Combined Funds budget, which includes three separate funds: Operating, Grant and Special Projects, and School Nutrition. For more information on ACPS budgets, visit ACPS Budgets. 

Watch the presentation of the 2027-2036 CIP Budget Proposal (PDF)