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Harford County schools propose $52.4 million operating budget increase for FY 2027; board to seek public input
Summary
District staff presented a FY 2027 operating budget proposal that would raise the operating budget by $52.4 million to $724.9 million, add 91 positions and prioritize early learners, literacy interventions and staff compensation; board scheduled public input and a February vote.
Harford County Public Schools officials presented a proposed FY 2027 operating budget on Jan. 12 that would increase the district’s operating request by $52.4 million, bringing the total proposed operating budget to $724.9 million.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Deborah Judd and Director of Budget Eric Clark outlined the major components of the request, calling the budget a tool to “reflect our values” and to prioritize student achievement. Clark described a $28.3 million wage package included under board-negotiated parameters and said the requests add 91 positions.
Key line items and requests identified by staff included:
- 20 additional teachers for pre-K through second grade and pre-K paraeducators to expand early-learning…
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