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St. Mary's County board approves $307.4 million FY2027 budget package, forwards request to county

St. Mary's County Board of Education · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The St. Mary's County Board of Education approved a $307.4 million FY2027 budget recommendation that includes $8.5 million in compensation increases and a request for $145.8 million in local funds; the package will be sent to county commissioners for review and a public hearing in April.

The St. Mary's County Board of Education on Feb. 3 approved the superintendent's FY2027 budget recommendation totaling $307,400,000 and voted to forward the package to the St. Mary's County commissioners for review.

The budget presenter told the board the package represents a $9.3 million, or 3.1%, increase over the current year and includes $8.5 million in compensation-related items: step increases totaling $4.7 million, a 2% cost-of-living adjustment of $3.5 million, and $300,000 for national board certification.…

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