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Manassas City schools present $175.8 million FY27 budget; council to review before April public hearing
Summary
Manassas City Public Schools presented a $175.8 million FY27 budget and five‑year capital plan, citing a roughly $15 million (9.3%) increase driven by state funding and targeted compensation boosts; officials said the plan may be amended pending the General Assembly's April actions.
Manassas City Public Schools presented a proposed $175,800,000 budget across all funds for fiscal year 2027, school finance staff told the joint meeting of the Manassas City School Board and City Council.
"As you can see from the table, the school board has adopted a $175,800,000 budget across all funds," said Tap Kelly, director of finance, as he walked council through revenue and spending highlights. Kelly told the joint meeting that the total package represents about a $15 million increase over FY26 — roughly 9.3% — and that the operating budget reflects both increased revenues and increased obligations.
The presentation framed state aid (about 57%) and the city appropriation (about 39%) as the primary operating revenue drivers. Kelly said the $14.3 million increase in total revenue includes a $6.8 million pass‑through tied to the division’s…
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