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Cecil County schools seek county support for $185 million Northeast Middle-High School project and planning funds for Thompson replacement

Board of Education of Cecil County · January 28, 2026
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Summary

The district said the Northeast Middle-High School replacement is now estimated at $185 million and asked the county for an additional ~$20.5 million this year (on top of prior agreements) and $1 million to begin planning the Thompson Estates Elementary replacement; presenters warned county front-funding spreads state payments over years.

District capital staff presented a two-part capital request at the Jan. 28 budget work session: a revised estimated cost of $185 million for the Northeast Middle-High School replacement and planning funds for the next major project, Thompson Estates Elementary.

Dr. Buckley said the $185 million figure reflects finishing 12 classrooms originally shelled out and required roadway work along Irishtown Road. The district has previously received $128 million; the state is scheduled to…

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