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Stafford schools project $10.5M in recurring costs for three new schools opening in 2026
Summary
Superintendent Daniel Smith told the board that three schools under construction (Hartwood High, Falls Run Elementary and Crows Nest Elementary) are on schedule for August 2026; recurring operating costs are estimated at about $10.5 million annually and require roughly 86.8 additional FTEs, with much of the classroom staff shifting from existing schools.
Stafford County schools are preparing to open three new buildings in August 2026 and the school division presented construction status, staffing and operating‑cost estimates to the Board of Supervisors.
Superintendent Daniel Smith reported Hartwood High is about 75% complete, designed for up to 2,150 students, and that Falls Run and Crows Nest elementary schools are at roughly 60% and 50% completion respectively. Smith said the projects have low change‑order percentages (well…
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