This afternoon, I am presenting my proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the School Board. This balanced budget centered on three primary priorities:
Compensation increases: an approximate 5% salary increase for employees
Major maintenance program: methodically repairing and upgrading building systems
Bus replacement program: improving fleet reliability, safety and comfort
The budget also supports required cost increases, addressing rising employee insurance costs, the opening of new schools and Career and Technical Center program expansion.
This $1.03 billion operating budget is designed to meet essential needs that support student success and sustain a high-quality educational experience. While I am presenting a balanced budget, it is important to note that our school division has additional needs not included in the budget.
Chesterfield County Public Schools is a major reason families choose to live in our community, and I am proud of what our students and staff accomplish each day. Continuing this momentum is vital, and appropriate, sustained funding is foundational to that work. In this proposed budget, the majority of our investment is directed toward our workforce and the essential needs that support success in our schools. We remain focused on priorities that move CCPS forward.
This document provides a high-level overview of my proposed budget.
Additional information about the proposed budget, budget process and opportunities to provide feedback is available on oneccps.org.
The information presented to the School Board may be found on BoardDocs.
We are grateful for our strong partnership with Chesterfield County and the state, and we look forward to continued collaboration and discussion in the weeks ahead. I encourage you to share your thoughts on the proposed budget and voice your support for education funding with our state leaders.
Respectfully,
Dr. John T. Murray
Superintendent