Superintendent asks for $2.5M to maintain programs; board tables tentative approval for more study

Mar 17, 2026

Washington County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Perrigan requested $2.5 million tied to LCI changes to preserve current programs and a planned 2% raise; the board debated use of surpluses and carryover and voted to table tentative approval of school funds pending further discussion.

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Dr. Perrigan, superintendent of Washington County Public Schools, presented the school division's request for $2.5 million for FY26‑27 and laid out how Local Composite Index (LCI) changes have increased the locality's required match.

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