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Manassas Park schools present $64.9M FY2026 plan, request $872K from reserves to close shortfall
Summary
Superintendent presented the school board‑approved FY2026 budget — roughly $64.9 million across six funds — highlighting state‑driven increases in English‑learner staffing (43 ELL positions), expanded student supports, paid parental leave and a $872,078 proposed draw from school reserves to balance the general operating fund.
Superintendent Dr. Sanders presented the Manassas Park City Schools’ FY2026 budget to the City Council, describing a six‑fund package totaling about $64,874,855 and asking the governing body to approve a partial reserve draw of $872,078 to balance the general operating fund.
The superintendent said the budget advances four priorities: improving literacy and mathematics, investing in compensation and benefits, strengthening student support and promoting sustainability and long‑term planning. The presentation noted that the Virginia Literacy Act expansion requires extending literacy supports into middle school and that the division must add 43 English‑language‑learner (ELL) teaching positions to comply with new state ratios.
The proposal contains a mix of local, state and federal revenue; presenters said roughly 66% of…
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