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Charles County school board approves FY27 budget as educators press for honored contract
Summary
The Charles County Board of Education on Feb. 10 approved the school system—Y27 operating request after a lengthy presentation from the district—inance team and public pleas from teachers nd unions to honor negotiated pay commitments. Educators warned that failing to fully fund the contract risks further turnover and staffing strain.
The Charles County Board of Education voted Feb. 10 to approve the school system—udget request for fiscal year 2027 following a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Karen Acton and discussion about the district—unding mix and key cost drivers.
Acton told the board the operating request starts from a baseline of about $5.53 billion and represents a 5.2% revenue increase, with the school system asking the county for roughly $15.6 million more and counting on an estimated 12.1% increase from the state. The administration listed mandatory cost increases for health care (about 3.3%), a $3.4 million transportation increase, and a $4.8 million boost to special education as permanent needs. Acton said…
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