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Wicomico County schools project modest revenue gain but face enrollment-driven funding shortfall
Summary
District staff presented an FY27 draft showing a modest $3.75 million revenue uptick but warned enrollment declines (about 178–181 students) reduce compensatory education funding by roughly $3 million; staff requested $10 million in one-time county funding for capital needs and discussed the cost and staffing implications of weapons-detection systems.
District finance staff told the board that projected FY27 revenue is modestly higher than FY26 but that a drop in enrollment sharply reduces some state funding lines, constraining the budget.
The district’s presenter said the proposed revenue picture shows an overall increase of about $3,750,000 (1.33%) over FY26, but enrollment fell by roughly 178 students, which reduces compensatory education funding and other student-based allocations. “Looking at that first column, current school year versus last year, we see a reduction in our K–12…
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