Subject:  FY 2023 Approved Budget 

Staff Contact:  Leigh Burden, assistant superintendent, Department of Financial

                        Services 

Other Staff Present:     Marty Smith, chief operating officer

Alice Wigington, director, Office of Budget Services 

Meeting Category:  May 26, 2022 – School Board Meeting

School Board Action Required:  Action

Summary/Background (Key Points): FY 2023 Approved Budget

FY 2023 Advertised Budget

On February 24, 2022, the School Board adopted the FY 2023 Advertised Budget. The budget totaled $3.3 billion, a decrease of $78.5 million, or 2.3 percent, from the FY 2022 Approved Budget. For FY 2023, funds are budgeted to prioritize investments that ensure all students receive the rigorous instruction and comprehensive supports needed to thrive.

County Budget Impact

The County Executive presented the FY 2023 Advertised Budget Plan on February 22, 2022, which included a School Operating Fund transfer increase of $112.6 million, or 5.2 percent, as compared to FY 2022. As part of the County’s FY 2023 Approved Budget adopted on May 10, 2022, a cooperative agreement between the Board of Supervisors and the School Board was approved to reduce the FY 2023 Approved County transfer by $10.0 million.  

Impact of State Budget to FCPS

The General Assembly adjourned on March 12, 2022, without adopting a State budget and failed to come to agreement at the April 4, 2022 Special Session and at the April 27, 2022 Reconvened Session. Once the General Assembly passes the State budget, adjustments will be made at the FY 2022 year-end budget review.

Recommendation:

That the School Board adopt the FY 2023 Approved Budget as detailed in the FY 2023 Advertised Budget modified by the adjustments included in the agenda item.

Attachments: 

FY23 Approved Budget Agenda

Board Member proposed Follow-on Motions:

1. I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent, as part of the FY22 Year-End Budget Review, to prioritize funding to address: (KCS, ET)

• FCPS Cost Share for Electric Buses
• Young Scholars Extracurricular Enrichment
• Middle School Start Time Study
• Adult and Community Education Resource
• School Counselors Hold Harmless (reserve replenishment)
• Additional Maintenance Support
• Stadium Bathrooms

2. I move that the school board approve the reconfiguration and modernization of its offices at Gatehouse Administration Center at a total cost of no more than $0.4 million to be funded from the School Board Flexibility Reserve. The one-time cost for this project will maintain and refresh conference rooms and other common areas, while fostering productivity and collaboration by expanding the number of workspaces from 3 to 12 to accommodate all 12 school board members; expanding the number of available workspaces from 6 to 12 to accommodate all 12 staff aides/executive assistants; and providing enough workspaces for all school board clerks and other staff.  (KF, KCS)

3. The School Board directs the Superintendent to prioritize the completion of the security vestibule program utilizing multiple funding sources to include local, state, and federal funding, and other revenue sources to include grant funding; and to provide the School Board with a plan and proposed schedule to complete the initiative as soon as possible. (MKM, MM)     

4. I move to direct the superintendent to develop a plan for the recruitment and retention of critical shortage positions (bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, and special education teachers and special education support professionals-  IAs, PHAs PHTAs); and conduct a review of the job descriptions of the following employee groups:  finance technicians, family liaisons, and Special Education support professionals (IAs, PHAs, PHTAs). (LJC/RA)

5. I move that the Board directs the Superintendent to present a plan for Board consideration to engage with an external third party to provide a holistic review of our safety and security protocols and procedures in all FCPS buildings using year-end funds. (TDK/SP)

6. I move to direct the new superintendent working with new superintendent for HR to bring back to the Board recommendations on how to address compression in pay scales. (LJC/RSH)

    

Housekeeping Motion

I move that the Division Superintendent be authorized to take whatever actions are necessary to implement the decisions made by the School Board relative to its FY 2023 Approved Budget; and that all policies and regulations inconsistent with the budgetary motions passed tonight are hereby modified and amended accordingly; and the Division Superintendent is to be granted authority to make all necessary minor changes and technical modifications to the budget and to salary scales to comply with the intent of the School Board with regard to its budget actions.