FY 2018 Operating Budget Timeline |
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| Superintendent Presents Recommended FY 2018 Operating Budget to Board of Education | |
| Board holds public hearings at 7 p.m. | |
| Board holds work sessions at 6 p.m. | |
| Board scheduled to adopt the proposed operating budget at 10 a.m. (tentative) | |
Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
Read the Final Summary and Highlights in the Approved FY 2018 Operating Budget
Final FY 2018 Operating Budget Summary and Highlights Document (July 11, 2017) 
Read a Summary of Changes and Highlights in the Approved FY 2018 Operating Budget
FY 2018 Operating Budget Summary of Changes
FY 2018 Operating Budget by Budget Chapter, FTE and Object of Expenditure
See the FY 2018 Operating Budget by budget chapter, FTE, and object of expenditure
Board of Education Votes on Final Adoption of Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget (6/13/2017)
The Montgomery County Board of Education unanimously approved a final $2.52 billion Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 on June 13. The budget provides nearly $60 million in additional funding that will allow the district to manage significant enrollment growth, account for the rising cost of operations and implement new strategies that will ensure all students are able to achieve at higher levels.
Board of Education Adopted Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (2/14/2017)
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Fast Facts About the Adopted Operating Budget (2-14-2017):
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(Updated 2/15/2017)
Board of Education Adopted
FY 2018 Operating Budget (2/14/2017)
Expenditures
| FY 2017 Budget | 2.46 Billion |
| FY 2018 Budget | 2.52 Billion |
| Variance | 64.24 Million |
| Percent of Increase | 2.6% |
FY 2018 Changes/Realignments
| Total Changes/Realignments | (20,504,698) |
FY 2018 Changes (in Millions)
| Enrollment/Growth | 15.46 |
| New School/New Grade | 5.24 |
| Employee Benefits & Insurance | 9.67 |
| Strategic Accelerators | 11.01 |
| Inflation/Other | 4.40 |
| Continuing Salary | 38.36 |
| Changes/Realignments | (20.50) |
| Non-recurring Costs | (1.45) |
| Grants/Enterprise/Other Changes | 2.05 |
| Total Budget Increase | 64.24 Million |
Strategic Priorities
Improve Teaching and Learning $3.61 Million
- Increase opportunities for students to participate in rigorous coursework, programs, and co-curricular activities including in the STEM areas
- Expand achievement-focused extracurricular programs to all middle schools to increase outcomes and opportunities for students
- Expand home-school model special education programs
- Ensure effective mathematics instruction through robust materials, focused support, and approaches to scheduling
Focus on Learning, Accountability, and Results $2.68 Million
- Improve understanding of data through implementation of comprehensive data systems
- Provide assessment opportunities for students who want to take the SAT, ACT, or career certification assessments
- Implement climate surveys for staff and students
- Implement systems that result in comprehensive and systemic college/career planning efforts
Focus on Human Capital $1.27 Million
- Implement required professional learning for teachers and paraeducators to include cultural competence, implicit bias, and restorative practice
- Provide focused training for teachers on effective practices and content knowledge
- Develop comprehensive pathway programs for supporting services staff who want to become teachers
- Expand equity and excellence hiring efforts
Focus on Community Partnerships and Engagement $1.25 Million
- Develop and communicate resources and materials to provide parents and partners with information on available opportunities and improving outcomes for students
- Build pipelines from elementary schools to improve engagement and opportunities in arts, sciences, and mathematics programs
- Expand partnership with Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove to increase number of schools in the ACES program
Focus on Operational Excellence $2.20 Million
- Create efficiencies and ensure effective operations through updating and enhancing business systems
- Enhance air quality, maintenance support, and prevention programs
TOTAL $11.01 MILLION
Superintendent Smith Presents Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 (12/13/2016)
Superintendent's FY 2018 Recommended Operating Budget and Personnel Complement