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How is the budget process going? Where can I look for updates?

Aug 9 2024

How is the budget process going? Where can I look for updates?

Please use this link to access our late April press release, which informs the community about the Albemarle County School Board’s approval of a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. For more information about the ACPS budget process, please use this link: 2024-25 Budget Development.

Answer by Dr. Matthew Haas, Superintendent

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