Capital/Operating Budgets
FY2026 Operating & Capital Budgets
FY2026 Budget Process
Superintendent submits recommended Operating & Capital Budgets to the Board of Education.
The Board of Education reviews the budget as recommended by the Superintendent. The Board may recommend the budget as it stands, reduce or expand it and submit to the County Executive.
The County Executive reviews the budget as recommended by the Board of Education. The County Executive may approve the budget as it stands, reduce it, or adjust funds within specified categories and submit to the County Council.
The County Council has 45 days to review the County Executive's proposed budget. The Council may approve the budget as it stands, reduce it or restore funds cut by the County Executive. The County Council's approved budget is then provided to the Board of Education.
The Board of Education adopts final budget.
FY2025 Budgets and Approved Budget Breakdown
Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Salaries, Wages & Benefits | $1,346,286,006 | 79.79% |
Contracted Services | $187,987,028 | 11.14% |
Supplies & Materials | $93,233,961 | 5.53% |
Other Charges | $53,234,106 | 3.16% |
Land, Building & Equipment | $6,614,190 | 0.39% |