Frederick, MD – The public is invited to several community budget listening sessions as FCPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson gathers feedback prior to releasing her Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget in January.
Feedback from all stakeholders is welcome. In September and October, Dr. Dyson offered staff engagement opportunities.
“Listening to the community is an important step in our budgetary process,” Dr. Dyson said. “We wanted to provide multiple opportunities to ensure as many voices could be heard as possible. I look forward to hearing about the community’s priorities.”
Four feedback sessions are scheduled:
Community Budget Virtual Listening Session 1
- When: Monday, November 18 from 6-7 p.m.
- Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/tdj-gtwf-moi
Community Budget Virtual Listening Session 2
- When: Tuesday, December 3 from 6-7 p.m.
- Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/tdj-gtwf-moi
Community Budget Virtual Listening Session 3
- When: Monday, December 9 from 9-10 a.m.
- Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/tdj-gtwf-moi
Community Budget In-Person Listening Session
- When: Monday, December 16 at 6 p.m.
- Where: Board Room, 191 S. East St., Frederick
Dr. Dyson is scheduled to share her Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget on Monday, January 6, with a budget discussion scheduled during the Wednesday, January 8, Board of Education of Frederick County meeting.
The full FY2026 Operating Budget Calendar is available online, where stakeholders can also view the FY2026 Budget Roadmap with details about the process.