Alexandria City Public Schools supports a 1% local sales tax increase for school construction, in addition to several other legislative priorities that will be discussed at a School Board work session this week.
The Board will discuss its legislative priorities at a work session on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. Those priorities include the 1% sales tax increase, which would require voter approval after City Council action, as well as access to education support regardless of student immigration status, and eliminating the cap on compensation for the chair of the school board.
The School Board chair currently earns $17,000, while Board members earn $15,000. Last year, City Council approved salary increases for the mayor, from $41,500 to $72,000, and for the City Council, from $37,500 to $68,000.
“We hold ourselves to a standard of excellence, where safe, welcoming, and inclusive schools are the foundation for student learning and growth,” ACPS said. “Success is the only option for the future of ACPS. No matter what other priorities we have going forward, our young people will always be the center of our work, decision-making, and mission.”…