Cash Proffer Methodology Optionsin progress
Status set at the School Board Work Session on Oct 19, 2026
The Cash Proffer Methodology Options topic concerns how the city calculates cash proffers related to school capacity impacts from new development.
Two methodologies were under consideration: the FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) per-student model and a Level of Service study model. On October 19, 2026, the School Board held a work session dedicated to reviewing and discussing these options. At that same session, the Board voted unanimously (4-0, with one member absent) to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology, citing consistency and clarity as key reasons.
The Board's recommendation is to be forwarded to City Council for further action, meaning the matter remains in progress pending Council consideration.
Still open
- City Council has not yet acted on the School Board's recommendation to adopt the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
- It is unresolved whether City Council will accept, modify, or reject the recommended methodology.
What members have said
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 in support of adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 in support of adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 in support of adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 in support of adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Was absent from the October 19, 2026 School Board work session vote on cash proffer methodology; no position on record.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
History
Filled dots are actions on this topic; open dots are mentions.
- Cash Proffer & Methodology Options
[1.03] Board reviewed two options (Level of Service study model or FCPS per-student model) and unanimously supported adopting the FCPS methodology; recommendation will be forwarded to City Council.
passedBoard unanimously supported adopting the FCPS methodology for cash proffer calculations.✓ Bartelme✓ Cecere✓ Kelsey✓ Pitches· Hickman