FY 2010 Budget / Finance
Worcester County Public Schools has served the children of our county for over 140 years. Our schools have always enjoyed a reputation for excellence in education. Excellent schools are vital to our children and Worcester County. Excellent schools increase property values. Excellent schools are an investment in the future of our county.
To review our approved FY 2010 Operating Budget, please click on the following link: FY 2010 Budget (This file is large. If you have difficulty opening it, please right click and "save taget as" onto your desktop. Open from your desktop.)
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********************************FY 2009 Sources of Funding
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- Worcester receives the second lowest amount of State Aid per Pupil in Maryland.
- State aid is approximately 17.9% of the budget.
- Due to the State funding formula, our schools depend on county funding.
- 76.4% of the school system budget is locally funded.
- 5.7% includes federal grants, tuition, and other sources.
***************************FY 2009 Allocation of Funds
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- An Operating Budget of $88.5 million for the 2008-2009 school year provides programs and services for close to 6,800 students.
- 100% of all education funds are spent to support children and schools.
- 81% of the budget is spent directly in the classroom. This includes teachers, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment to serve students every day.
- 10% of the budget funds the operation and maintenance of our facilities, including utilities, custodial services, equipment repair, and minor building renovations.
- 6% of the budget provides daily school bus transportation for students.
- 2% provides financial and administrative support services to teachers and instructional programs.
- 1% of the budget funds school nurses, health materials, and other health services for students.
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