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School officials brief commissioners on Spring Ridge funding appeals, new elementary planning and enrollment projections
Summary
School officials told St. Mary’s County commissioners they have completed appeals for additional state aid for Spring Ridge Middle School and asked the county to remain prepared to cover short‑term cash‑flow needs if the state’s final allocations fall short.
School officials told St. Mary’s County commissioners they have completed appeals for additional state aid for Spring Ridge Middle School and asked the county to remain prepared to cover short-term cash-flow needs if the state’s final allocations fall short.
Superintendent and school staff said the state has released about 75% of the expected state funding for Spring Ridge and that an additional round of funds was expected in mid‑March; remaining funds typically clear when the legislature finalizes the budget. School staff estimated the county might need to provide about $750,000–$1,000,000 in the worst‑case scenario to meet cash‑flow needs until the state release arrives.
Why it matters: Spring Ridge funding affects construction scheduling for a rebuild project that has been phased…
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