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PGCPS operations cuts offset by capital funds; district seeks funding to complete security rollout and expand school health centers
Summary
COO Shirozka Coleman said proposed FY2027 reductions spare staff FTEs and focus cuts on discretionary building services and transportation; the district plans to offset roughly $10 million with capital appropriations, invest in metal detectors and AI‑capable cameras (staffing required), and expand school‑based health centers with external partners and Medicaid billing where available.
Prince George's County Public Schools officials presented reductions to the Division of Operations on Feb. 5 that prioritize funding shifts over staff layoffs but make material cuts to building services and transportation while proposing targeted safety investments and expanded health services.
COO Shirozka Coleman said the district aimed to meet reduction targets largely through discretionary spending cuts while protecting positions; she identified the largest proposed reductions in building services ($13.5M) and transportation ($7M). District staff said no FTEs would be impacted by the proposed operating reductions and that nearly $15.3M of the reductions were in contracted…
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