2008 Budget / Finance
Worcester County Public Schools has served the children of our county for 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.
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FY 2008 Sources of Funding
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- Worcester receives the second lowest amount of State Aid per Pupil in Maryland.
- State aid is approximately 18.9% of the budget.
- Due to the State funding formula, our schools depend on county funding.
- 74.7% of the school system budget is locally funded.
- 6.2% includes federal grants, tuition, and other sources.
***************************FY 2008 Allocation of Funds
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- An Operating Budget of $81.8 million for the 2007-2008 school year provides programs and services for over 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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