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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Teacher here. I think things will get worse before they get better. With that being said, there are so many things FCPS could be doing now to help retain teachers. I am concerned about the budget and not giving raises.[b] If surrounding counties give raises but not FCPS[/b], many will jump ship.

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Is this happening? The BOS aren't clueless, they understand this.  [/quote]

Compare recent BoardDocs for FY24 fiscal outlook, for example:

LCPS budget outlook - “we may have to cut down on some expansions of programming, but employee compensation and benefits are our top priorities moving forward”

Prince William - “we have made competitive gains on other counties in previous years, and will continue to increase salaries to attract the best and brightest”

Fairfax budget outlook - “this is going to be a tough budget year. Sad face” [/quote]

If you read the documents, you will see the pay raises the county is planning for.  I guess you just read the first paragraph or two?[/quote]

I did read the document. All it did was show that IF they included raises, it put the budget in a 100+ million dollar hole. If you listened to the work session itself, most seemed to be casting doubt on it actually happening, whereas the boards from surrounding jurisdictions are all pointing to it as the #1 priority that must happen to continue to recruit and retain talent.

It might not be final until the fat lady sings, but the political posturing is important. As an FCPS teacher, I see a positive outlook everywhere despite challenges, and nothing but setting the table for disappointment from Fairfax. Here’s an article that’s a decent example:
https://www.ffxnow.com/2022/11/29/fairfax-county-warns-budget-could-be-challenging-due-to-slowing-real-estate-market-rising-staff-costs/[/quote]

I watched the joint budget session and heard a very different message about raises.[/quote]

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