# AACPS FY2028 Capital Budget Recommendation Workshop  9-14-2026

The Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education held a workshop on September 14, 2026, to review the superintendent's recommended FY2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and capital budget. The presentation, led by Interim Chief Operating Officer Jeff Hagen, detailed the district's strategic priorities for maintaining and upgrading over 130 aging facilities valued at $8.5 billion. Key budget requests included $35 million for systemic building renovations focused on HVAC and roofs, $22.5 million for a new consolidated school bus facility, and various design and construction funds for school renovations and new projects such as Old Mill High School and Southern High School. The board discussed challenges including reduced state funding allocations, inflationary pressures, and the need for alternative funding sources such as public-private partnerships. Members emphasized the importance of advocacy for increased capital funding, particularly for aging schools like Southern High, and the impact of facility conditions on student achievement. The board planned to take a preliminary vote on the proposed budget and encouraged public input at the upcoming hearing.

**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 14, 2026