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County executive funds board’s $98 million capital request, superintendent says

Howard County Board of Education · March 26, 2026
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Superintendent Barnes announced County Executive Calvin Ball has fully funded the Board of Education’s $98,000,000 capital request; district leaders said the funding will accelerate renovations, HVAC work and a new elementary school serving fast‑growing areas.

Superintendent Barnes announced at the March 26 meeting that County Executive Calvin Ball "earlier today" committed to fully funding the Board of Education’s requested capital budget at $98,000,000, calling the investment "monumental." Barnes said the funding will enable critical upgrades, renovations, major HVAC projects and a new elementary school…

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