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Danville superintendent unveils proposed $122.7 million FY27 operating budget; city ask up $2.9 million
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Angela Haristen presented the proposed FY2026-27 operating budget, citing a proposed operating total of $116.3 million and $122.7 million including textbook and school nutrition funds; she told the board the division expects a slight decline in state funding and requested a $2.9 million increase from the city of Danville.
Superintendent Dr. Angela Haristen presented Danville Public Schools' proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2026'27 during the March 19 board meeting, saying it is intended to sustain recent accreditation gains and align resources with the district's strategic plan.
"This budget is the financial engine for our new strategic plan," Haristen said, listing priorities that include student proficiency, wellness, high-quality instructional materials and investments in staff. She said the division's proposed operating revenue is $116.3 million and, when textbook and school-nutrition funds are included, the figure presented to the board was $122.7 million.
The superintendent outlined anticipated revenue changes in the proposal: the Commonwealth contribution was presented at $71.9 million (a slight decline from the prior adopted budget), while the requested city appropriation would rise by $2.9 million to $35.4 million. Federal grant revenues were described as remaining roughly flat. Haristen said human capital accounts for roughly 84% of the operating budget, with the remainder covering contracted services, supplies and other charges.
Haristen emphasized the estimates could change once the Virginia legislature finalizes the state budget. "The governor's budget was released in December 2025," she said, noting the General Assembly was expected to reconvene April 23 to finish its work and that the district will adjust figures when final state allocations are available.
The proposal lays out expense priorities and next steps: a public hearing on the school budget is scheduled for April 2, board approval is planned for the April 16 meeting, the city council will hold its public hearing May 5 and (per the superintendent) the council is expected to adopt a resolution on May 19.
Board members asked for more detail on staffing counts and sources for particular line items. In response, Haristen pointed trustees to budget tables in the printed packet and said a budget work session will provide a deeper review. The superintendent noted the division reported 5,473 students in the fall membership report and said the enrollment trend supported modest scaling of staff and operations.
Next steps: the board will hold a public hearing April 2 and is scheduled to vote on the budget April 16; final numbers will be revised after the General Assembly completes its budget work.
