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St. Mary's County schools report a $7.3 million recurring boost; board reviews cuts, health‑care savings ahead of FY26 approval
Summary
Saint Mary's County Public Schools staff told the Board of Education on May 7 that updated local, state and federal funding would yield $7.3 million in recurring increases, enough to support negotiated agreements for 2025–26, while also outlining personnel cuts and health‑care savings to close remaining gaps.
St. Mary's County Public Schools officials told the Board of Education on May 7 that updated funding projections from the county, state and federal sources would produce $7.3 million in recurring revenue and allow the system to fully support negotiated employee agreements for fiscal 2026.
“Good morning. So before you is the financial update for fiscal 2025 as of April 30,” Mary McCourt said, opening her presentation. She reported year‑to‑date revenues of $265,700,000 against a budget of $292,500,000, encumbrances outstanding of $73,200,000, and an available balance of $11,400,000.
The staff presentation summarized the most recent budget developments: the county commissioners had placed $137,400,000 in their budget for the school system (which staff described as a $3,100,000 increase over the current fiscal year, pending the commissioners' vote May…
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