School Funding Above Maintenance of Effort Debate
Calvert County
Summary
A resident argued the county should fund schools only at the state-required minimum and make the school board justify extra money at public hearings, citing a 'ratchet effect' and proficiency rates of 66% in English and 33% in math.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is providing about $9.2 million above the MOE requirement in FY 2027.
Taxpayers would benefit from tighter oversight under the proposal; schools benefit under the current recommended budget.
The speaker argued taxpayers bear rising costs without guaranteed improvement in student outcomes.
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