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Board approves $537 million FY2026 budget, reappoints superintendent; records positions on state bills
Summary
At its Feb. 11 virtual meeting the Charles County Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2026 operating request, reappointed Dr. Maria Navarro as superintendent and recorded formal board positions on two state bills. The board also approved minutes, personnel actions, a social-emotional learning resolution and the superintendent's contract.
The Charles County Board of Education approved the school system's fiscal year 2026 proposed operating budget, reappointed Superintendent Maria Navarro to a second term and took formal positions on two pieces of state legislation during its Feb. 11 virtual meeting.
The board voted to adopt the FY2026 operating request totaling about $537,000,000, an increase of roughly $31.7 million (6.3%) over the current fiscal year's base operating budget. The board approved the budget adoption motion by unanimous vote.
The board also voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Maria Navarro as superintendent and to approve her contract, subject to the Maryland state superintendent's review.
On state legislation the board voted to oppose Senate Bill 727 (Charles County student bus transportation provider…
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