The Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education meeting on June 30, 2025, focused on significant budgetary discussions, particularly regarding teacher pension costs and county funding.

One of the key topics was the removal of an anticipated increase in teacher pension costs, which had initially been expected to be covered by the school district. Instead, these costs will now be borne by the county, resulting in an estimated savings of approximately $1.5 to $1.6 million for the school district. This adjustment was crucial in offsetting a reduction in county funding compared to the previous fiscal year.

Board members expressed concerns about the timing of the funding information from the county and state, which was received shortly before the meeting. The county's appropriation was reduced to the maintenance of effort, amounting to a decrease of about $1.6 million. However, it was clarified that the county would still be responsible for covering the retirement costs that the school district had expected to pay.

Additionally, discussions highlighted a notable increase in other instructional costs, which rose from $5.3 million in the proposed FY 2025 budget to $8.1 million in the FY 2026 initial budget. This 52.5 percent increase raised questions among board members about the implications for staffing and resource allocation.

The meeting underscored the ongoing challenges faced by the school district in managing its budget amid fluctuating funding and rising costs, emphasizing the need for careful financial planning as they move forward.