The Chesterfield County School Board continues work on the proposed FY 2026 budget.
The board held town halls throughout the county and a budget public hearing Feb. 11. The board’s fourth and final work session on the budget will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Public Meeting Room (10001 Iron Bridge Road). The School Board is scheduled to vote on the budget during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Public Meeting Room. The next step in the process sends the FY 2026 budget for Chesterfield County Public Schools to the Board of Supervisors and county administrator.
Details about the proposed budget are available on the school system’s website, including this easy-to-read overview of the $969 million budget.
Public education depends on public dollars, and student opportunities are directly related to the annual budget of Chesterfield County Public Schools. This CCPS in the Know video explains why it is vital to advocate for education during budget season: