We Could Lose 200 Teachers Next Year


A cut in the school budget could mean a loss of almost 200 county teachers, the Gazette reports.

Prince George’s County school officials are proposing to lay off more than 329 employees — including 192 teachers — next school year to adjust to a $39.6 million budget cut.

Officials had previously anticipated a $42.6 million reduction next fiscal year but recently revealed that enrollment errors are expected to hinder the budget even more. The latest estimates would bring the budget to $1.63 billion, which is $82.2 million less than the current fiscal budget of $1.71 billion.

School system Chief Financial Officer Matt Stanski said Thursday that the state overestimated the number of students expected in county schools next school year by 390, so state funding will be less than initially expected. The school system receives state funding on a per-pupil basis.

In addition to the teachers, 90 bus drivers, 10 instructional coaches, and 37 positions from central and administrative offices would be eliminated. Additional furlough days will be required and stipends would be frozen.



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