What is the Budget Advisory Council?
To maintain fiscal integrity, public confidence, and wise stewardship of taxpayer resources, the Arlington School Board actively seeks the advice and insight of citizens regarding the Arlington Public Schools budget. The Budget Advisory Council makes recommendations on policies and practices related to the presentation and preparation of the operating budget and the financial management of the school system; makes recommendations to the School Board on budget priorities; advises on the degree to which the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget supports best fiscal practices and the School Board’s priorities, assists in educating the community about the budgeting process; and provides, upon the Board’s request, study and recommendations on special topics or issues. The Council is comprised of 15 Arlington citizens who are not APS employees and who exhibit a broad range of interests, including knowledge and interest in budget matters. Membership is for two-year terms and no more than six years on the Council. The School Board may invite various civic organizations to suggest persons for membership on the Council. Additionally, the County Council of PTAs, the Advisory Council on Instruction and the Civic Federation each may nominate a representative to the Council. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 703-228-6125 or fill out the advisory council application form.
Meeting Dates
The Budget Advisory Council meets on the second Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated below, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Arlington Public Schools Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204 in conference room 452. You may call the Finance & Management Services office at 703-228-6125 for any additional information.
Find out about other Citizen Advisory Groups
FY 2022 Budget Development
FY 2022 Budget Development Calendar
FY 2020-21 BAC Meeting Dates
September 9, 2020, Microsoft Teams
October 14, 2020, Microsoft Teams
November 18, 2020, Microsoft Teams
December 9, 2020, Microsoft Teams
- Agenda
- Approved Minutes
January 13, 2021, Microsoft Teams
February 10, 2021, Microsoft Teams
March 3, 2021
March 10, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 14, 2021
May 12, 2021
June 9, 2021
FY 2021 Budget Development
FY 2021 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2021-30 Capital Improvement Plan Information
FY 2021 School Board’s Adopted Budget
May 8, 2020
FY 2021 School Board’s Proposed Budget
April 23, 2020
FY 2021 Interim Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
FY 2021 School Board Budget Questions and Responses (updated April 29, 2020)
April 17, 2020 – Revised Budget
- Interim Superintendent’s Revised Proposed Budget Presentation(printer friendly)
- Interim Superintendent’s Revised Budget Remarks
- Changes to MCMM in FY21 Revised Proposed Budget
- FY 2021 Baseline Budget Increases Detail
- Department Reductions Detail
FY 2021 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
FY 2020-21 BAC Meeting Dates
- September 18, 2019, Room 401
- October 9, 2019, Room 402
- November 20, 2019, Room 402
- December 11, 2019, Room 452
- January 8, 2020, Room 452
- February 12, 2020, Room 452
- Agenda (Word document with links available)
- Approved Minutes
- Equity Policy
- Destination 2027 Presentation
- March 4, 2020, Room 452
- March 18, 2020 (canceled)
- April 15, 2020, Room 452 (canceled)
- May 20, 2020, Microsoft Teams
- June 10, 2020, Microsoft Teams