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Board splits on music transportation and instrument funding as FY27 budget moves forward
Summary
Trustees approved multiple targeted reallocations in the FY27 operating and capital budgets but rejected a tied amendment that would have moved athletic travel funds to finance additional marching‑band competitions; supporters framed smaller successful amendments as equity moves to reduce family fees.
During a lengthy budget session, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education amended the superintendent’s FY27 operating and capital proposals to add targeted support for music programs, student safety programs and school facility projects — while rejecting a high‑profile proposal to shift athletic transportation dollars to pay for additional marching band competition travel.
CFO Matt Stanski confirmed the board‑approved operating budget total as $1,920,276,277 after the approved amendments. The board approved dozens of line‑item adjustments by roll call: items to reflect the governor’s proposed budget, inflationary increases for self‑insurance and health care, increases to laptop program funding and compensation…
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