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Budget FY17: Get Involved

The public is encouraged to attend FY17 budget public hearings and work sessions and may provide written and/or verbal testimony.

Budget FY17: Investing in High Quality Teachers

Budget FY17: Investing in High Quality Teachers The Howard County Public School System is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality teachers. Teachers employed by the Howard County Public School System receive salaries competitive with those of surrounding areas. Post-baccalaureate studies are encouraged through generous financial reimbursement of graduate and undergraduate credits. In addition, […]

Budget FY17: Investing in Excellence

The Howard County Public School System continues to set a standard for excellence throughout Maryland and the nation. Our students consistently excel on many measures of achievement, and our instructional program serves as a model for innovative practice.

Budget FY17: Zero-Based Budgeting

The Budget Office began the implementation of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) with the FY2015 budget cycle in support of the strategic plan.

Budget FY17: Factors Influencing the FY 2017 Budget and Future Budgets

The school system considers a multitude of operational and economic factors as it prepares its FY17 budget.

Budget FY17: Investing in a World Class Workforce

The majority of the operating budget, 85.5 percent, goes to pay salary and benefits for school system employees. Total expenditures for compensation and benefits account for nearly $716.8 million.

Budget FY17: How the Budget is Spent

Budget FY17: How the Budget is Spent The FY 2017 operating budget proposal totals $838.7 million and represents an increase of $62.4 million or 8.0 percent. This increase in expenditures is primarily attributable to negotiated salary increases from prior-year contracts, a placeholder for an FY 2017 salary increase, continued student enrollment growth, required contributions to […]