BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 9-16-26

The Budget and Finance Committee meeting of the Baltimore County Board of Education held on September 16, 2026, focused primarily on the FY28 budget development process. Key discussions included updates on the new Oracle EPM budgeting tool rollout, zero-based budgeting practices, and the timeline for budget submissions and adjustments. Committee members emphasized the importance of capturing detailed budget changes, including discretionary spending shifts and contract expenditures, to enhance transparency and accountability. The committee also reviewed initial board member feedback on budget priorities, highlighting staffing ratios, academic supports, contract evaluations, and employee compensation as critical areas. While no formal votes were taken, members discussed the process for finalizing and approving budget priorities, with plans to present a comprehensive priorities document to the full board for review and vote in late October. The meeting underscored efforts to align budget development with superintendent priorities and improve fiscal oversight throughout the budgeting cycle.