Falls Church School Board Budget Work Session & Special Meeting - March 25, 2025

School Board Meeting Highlights - March 25, 2025The Falls Church City School Board held its fourth budget work session and special meeting on Tuesday evening:Dr. Noonan and School Board Chair Gould presented the FY2026 budget to City Council, marking the seventh consecutive year meeting City guidance.The City Manager has proposed a 2.5-cent tax rate decrease while maintaining the school transfer amount.Since January, 30 new students have enrolled from various residential areas including Falls Green (10), single-family homes (7), and other city developments.Superintendent SearchThe Board has completed over 25 community engagement events and received 51 applications from 23 states.Interviews with candidates will take place within the next 15 days.Baseball Field UpdateWhile earthwork and turf preparation are on schedule, the project faces a challenge with the netting system.A trajectory study is being conducted to determine appropriate height for safety due to the field's proximity to Interstate 66.This will likely delay completion until after the spring season and incur additional costs.Funding options include the Community Use Fund, which has approximately $400,000 available.Budget UpdateSuperintendent SearchBaseball Field Project