APS presents modest overall increase, flags $35M in planning‑factor needs for special education
Mar 25, 2026
Superintendent Francisco Duran said the APS proposed budget prioritizes compensation and alignment to the district strategic plan; a planning‑factor review identified roughly $35.2 million in needs (chiefly for students with disabilities and English learners), and APS plans phased implementation while limiting reserve use.
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Superintendent Francisco Duran presented Arlington Public Schools' proposed budget and said the district prioritized collective bargaining agreements and staff retention while limiting one‑time reserve use.
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