By DR. CATHERINE MAGOUYRK
Manassas Public Schools Superintendent
There’s been a buzz going around the city about the schools’ and city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the MCPS budget process. As I thought about my column this month, I was reminded of something I mentioned in my first message to the community, “no school system thrives without community support.” This truth has become more evident with each passing day of the budget process.
The MCPS and city staff recently completed a lengthy process to create a five-year CIP for the division and city infrastructure improvements. We are now seeking public support to finance the much needed improvements to our school and city infrastructure. The community’s financial support will also help attract businesses and homeowners which, in turn, impact the city’s economic development and real estate values.
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