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Culpeper County School Board approves balanced FY2027 budget with planned salary increases
Summary
The Culpeper County School Board approved a balanced FY2027 operating budget that anticipates about $5.8 million in additional state revenue, addresses declining enrollment, and includes salary increases and targeted spending for special education, CTE, technology and operations.
The Culpeper County School Board unanimously approved its FY2027 operating budget after Superintendent Dr. Tony Brads presented projections and priorities at its March 9 meeting.
Dr. Brads told the board the proposed budget assumes an anticipated increase in state revenue of approximately $5.8 million while noting pressures including declining enrollment and the elimination of positions tied to the All In Virginia program. He said the proposal funds salary increases for all employee groups, maintains previously funded positions and adds staff aligned with instructional and program needs, and highlights additional expenditures for special education, career and technical education, technology and operational costs.
Finance Director Neal Deane reported on division finances in a separate report, saying FY2026 revenues are projected at roughly $125.6 million and that a modest enrollment decline produced an estimated $1.2 million shortfall for the current year; he described year‑to‑date spending as consistent with prior years.
On a motion by Board member Patricia Baker, seconded by Elizabeth Smith, the board approved the FY27 operating budget. The motion passed with all seven members voting aye: Patricia Baker, Barbara Brown, Christina Burnett, Elizabeth Hutchins, Kelley Pearson, Elizabeth Smith and Toni Sheads.
The board did not receive public comment during the budget public hearing held at the start of the meeting. Dr. Brads outlined next steps in the budget development process for the division.
