Listening sessions for 2027 Operating Budget

FCPS plans listening sessions for Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
Posted on 11/25/2025
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FCPS staff and the public are invited to two community budget listening sessions as FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson gathers feedback prior to releasing her Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget in January.

Feedback from all stakeholders is welcome.

“Listening to our staff and the community is a critical step in our budgetary process,” Dr. Dyson said. “I look forward to hearing from all our stakeholders, about which resources, programs, and supports they consider most important.”

Two feedback sessions are scheduled – one virtual and one in-person.

Virtual session

When: Wednesday, December 3 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

How to join: This will be a Google Meet. Anyone interested in joining can access this link.

In-person session

When: Wednesday, December 17 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where: FCPS Board Room, 191 S. East St., Frederick

Dr. Dyson is scheduled to share her Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget on Wednesday, January 21.

The full FY2027 Operating Budget Calendar is available online, where stakeholders can also view the FY2027 Budget Roadmap with details about the process.