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Cecil County board approves $286.9 million FY2027 budget after debate over special‑ed gap and proposed cuts
Summary
The Board of Education of Cecil County approved the FY2027 operating, capital and debt budgets after presentations showing a $10 million county funding request, proposed reductions of roughly 85 positions and a $23.3 million special‑education funding shortfall; votes were taken by voice with no recorded opposition.
The Board of Education of Cecil County approved its FY2027 operating budget on a voice vote, accepting a $286,894,677 package that includes a requested county appropriation of $115,386,116.
Dr. Lawson framed the request as an advocacy step, saying the district will seek an additional $10,000,000 from county government to preserve programs and services. “We are committed to continuing to provide a traditional comprehensive public education for all of our students,” Dr. Lawson said, and warned that if the county appropriation is lower than requested the district could pursue further cuts.
The board’s chief financial officer, Ms. Sopa, walked trustees through state “blueprint” funding changes and special‑education pressures, saying, “Our budget includes $23,300,000 of special‑ed expenses in excess of the special‑ed revenue we…
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