FCPS methodologyapproved
Status set at the School Board Work Session on Oct 19, 2026
The FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations is a proposed approach for determining how much developers contribute toward school costs when new residential development is approved.
At the September 28, 2026 School Board Work Session, Dr. Wright introduced the topic and Mr. Forman presented a comparison of methodology options, including the FCPS methodology and the Fairfax City model, with pros and cons of each.
The Board was asked to provide input on a recommended methodology by November. At the October 19, 2026 Work Session, the Board unanimously supported adopting the FCPS per-student methodology, citing consistency and clarity. The recommendation has been forwarded to City Council for consideration.
The matter is approved at the School Board level.
Still open
- City Council has yet to act on the School Board's recommendation to adopt the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
What members have said
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
Voted yes on October 19, 2026 to support adopting the FCPS per-student methodology for cash proffer calculations.
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.
- Sep 28, 2026School Board · item 1.02Cash Proffer Discussion & Methodology Options
[1.02] The pros and cons of adopting the FCPS methodology for cash proffers were presented and compared to the Fairfax City model as part of the cash proffer discussion.
- Cash Proffer & Methodology Options
[1.03] Board unanimously supported adopting the FCPS per-student model for cash proffer calculations for consistency and clarity; recommendation to be forwarded to City Council.
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