# Joint Session of the Prince William BOCS and School Board - September 23, 2026

The joint session of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and School Board on September 23, 2026, focused heavily on educational initiatives and county infrastructure planning with significant attention to procurement and budgetary matters. A major highlight was the discussion of the universal pre-K program, a phased four-year expansion aiming to provide high-quality early childhood education to over 80% of four-year-olds by 2030. The program involves opening new classrooms, including standalone pre-K centers, and implementing a priority-based lottery system to allocate seats equitably, with considerations for special education and military families. Capital improvement projects were also discussed, including the addition of new classrooms, school renovations, HVAC replacements, and new elementary schools, with a detailed enrollment projection indicating a potential decline in student population over the next decade. The meeting included a comprehensive economic and financial market review presented by PFM Asset Management, highlighting inflation, labor market conditions, and significant private investment in AI. Debt management was a critical topic, with discussions on current debt levels, projected borrowing plans totaling hundreds of millions for both county and school projects, and strategies to maintain AAA bond ratings. The boards considered various models for allocating debt capacity between county and schools, emphasizing the need for collaboration to balance essential infrastructure needs with fiscal responsibility. The session concluded with an open discussion on joint use of facilities, community recreation needs, and future planning for indoor sports complexes and shared spaces, underscoring the importance of partnership between the county and schools in addressing community and capital needs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Joint Session of the Prince William BOCS and School Board - September 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiobtppGwOo) - Prince William County Public Schools