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Calvert County schools told some FY26 federal grants reduced; one‑time supplement provided
Summary
District staff told the board that certain federal grant allocations for fiscal 2026 were reduced or eliminated; the state provided a one‑time supplement of $164,414 and staff said carryover funds may cover gaps.
Calvert County Public Schools administrators told the Board of Education that anticipated federal grant allocations for fiscal 2026 have changed and that the district expects reductions in some programs.
Kendi Anderson and Chief Financial Officer Scott Johnson presented the update, saying there are no changes to FY25 grants but that several FY26 allocations originally expected were wiped out and, in at least one instance, replaced by a single one‑time supplement of $164,414.
"I want to start by saying there are no changes to FY25 grants. They are holding steady," Anderson told the board. She said updated allocations were provided by the Maryland State Department of Education earlier in the month and that the district had budgeted carryover in some grants that could be used to cover shortfalls.
Anderson and Johnson said the fiscal‑year‑26 reductions included the secondary transition grant and the grant the presentation referred to as Access, Equity and Progress (AEP/AAP). Those allocations were reported as zeroed out in the most recent update; the state instead provided a one‑time supplement of $164,414, roughly half of the prior allocations, the presentation said. Staff said they expect the final allocations to be somewhat fluid during the application and approval process.
Board members asked whether special‑education funds were included; staff said the review covered federal grants and pass‑through funds from the state, inclusive of special education programs. Administrators also noted deadlines: several grant applications are due around May 15, and the district will still apply even for reduced allocations.
Personnel implications: Anderson identified a 0.5 full‑time equivalent job‑developer position tied to secondary transition supports that had been funded as a 1.0 this year but is currently vacant. She said the district could fund a 0.5 position for the coming year and that for FY27 it might use Medicaid reimbursement or local funds to maintain the role if federal support is not restored.
What’s next: Staff said they will continue to apply for available funds, monitor updated allocations from MSDE, and use grant carryover where feasible to bridge gaps. The board did not take formal action on the presentation.
