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Harford County schools warn Blueprint funding squeezes local priorities; superintendent outlines budget pressures
Summary
Harford County Public Schools presented a budget kickoff to the County Council, citing rising special-education costs, a $60,000 starting-salary target for new teachers and limits created by the state Blueprint/foundation formula. The system pledged procedural transparency after recent personnel controversies.
Harford County Public Schools officials told the County Council on Dec. 2 that state policy known as the Blueprint and the foundation formula are increasingly constraining local priorities and driving personnel and service cuts.
"The law was followed, but not necessarily correct," Dr. Bolson said of two personnel cases that drew public attention, adding the school systemhas completed reviews and is continuing an investigation. He said the district will publish administrative procedures to increase transparency while personnel-level details remain confidential.
The presentation focused on academic and budget data. Dr. Bolson said Harford…
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