Orange County Public Schools to Host Budget Academies Oct. 21 & 22 Adapted from an Orange County Public Schools Press Release Dated October 7, 2026
As a part of the 2027-2028 division budget planning process, Orange County Public Schools will host two Budget Academies, inviting community members to learn about the division’s budget and help inform future planning. Attendees will learn about the OCPS budget process, the challenges and opportunities facing the division, and the next steps in budget development. As part of each academy, participants will work through a mock budgeting process to explore how funding decisions are made and consider the tradeoffs involved in balancing school needs with available resources. Both sessions will include time for questions and feedback. “The budgeting process for OCPS represents a critical component in ensuring every student receives a quality education,” said Dr. Daniel Hornick, Superintendent. “We want our community to understand how the division’s budget is developed and have opportunities to be involved. Our Budget Academies will give participants a chance to work through those decisions themselves and share their perspectives as we plan for our schools’ future.” Last spring, the OCPS School Board approved a balanced budget, with $75,377,174 in both revenue and expenses, for the 2026–2027 school year. Supporting students and investing in teachers and staff remain priorities as the division plans for future needs.
The first Budget Academy will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at the Taylor Education Administration Complex. The second will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Locust Grove Middle School.
All community members are invited to attend and take part in the conversation. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3Vwyeke.
Additional budget information is available on the division’s Finance Department webpage at www.ocss- va.org/departments/finance.
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OCI October 2026
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