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Superintendent presents FY27 recommended $307.1M budget, asks county for $146.9M local support
Summary
Superintendent presented a FY27 recommended operating budget that totals about $307.1 million in recommended revenues, requests $146.9 million in local support (a $9.5 million increase) and outlines category increases for salaries, special education and transportation; board scheduled public hearings and weekly budget work sessions.
St. Mary's County Public Schools Superintendent presented a recommended FY27 operating budget with recurring spending of roughly $300.6 million and recommended revenues of $307.1 million. The superintendent said the district is requesting $146.9 million in local support, an increase of $9.5 million (6.9%). The board will review the budget in weekly January work sessions before a public hearing and final adoption schedule.
The presentation identified negotiated agreements and employee compensation as primary budget drivers. Instructional salaries and wages were listed at $107.2 million, representing a requested increase of $3.4 million (3.3%); special education had a recommended increase of about $1.6 million (6.5%). Presenters said health insurance, pension increases, transportation contract adjustments and other fixed charges also contributed to the increase.
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