Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2014
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HCPS Budget Exhibits
Board of Education’s Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2014
The Operating Budget represents the comprehensive policy "blue print" of how resources
are invested to fulfill our mission and beliefs to provide excellent quality education
for all students every day. The Budget is developed and aligned with state and federal
law, the HCPS Master Plan, Board goals and benchmarks and the Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Year 2014 Board of Educations's Proposed Budget
Approved Budget Fiscal Year 2013
The Operating Budget represents the comprehensive policy "blue print" of how resources
are invested to fulfill our mission and beliefs to provide excellent quality education
for all students every day. The Budget is developed and aligned with state and federal
law, the HCPS Master Plan, Board goals and benchmarks and the Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Year 2013 Approved Budget
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FY 2012 Approved Budget 
Approved Budget Fiscal Year 2012
The Operating Budget represents the comprehensive policy "blue print" of how resources
are invested to fulfill our mission and beliefs to provide excellent quality education
for all students every day. The Budget is developed and aligned with state and federal
law, the HCPS Master Plan, Board goals and benchmarks and the Strategic Plan.
Fiscal Year 2012 Approved Budget
FY 2011 Approved Budget
FY 2010 Approved Budget
FY 2009 Approved Budget
June 30, 2008
- Board and Administrative
Roster
,
a listing of Board Members, the Superintendent, and Administrative Staff.
- Transmittal
Letter and Budget in Brief
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provides a short description of the FY 2009 Budget including revenues and expenditures
to the School Community.
- Understanding the Budget
,
provides a description of the budget process and summary of accounting and budget
policies.
- Executive Summary
Narrative
,
provides a comprehensive summary overview of the school system and students.
- Executive Summary
Exhibit
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reflects a chart of upcoming targets and timelines under federal and state law.
- Executive Summary Charts
– Revenues and Expenditures
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summary of revenues and expenditures for all funds.
- Master Plan – A State Requirement
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describes the Master Plan and Board Goals for 2009. Strategies within the Master
Plan are identified as to the progress made during FY 2008 and challenges going
forward.
- Strategic Plan
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provides a comprehensive summary overview of the school system and students.
- System Performance
,
provides performance measures, national acknowledgements, and test results for the
students.
- Board
Goals and Performance Measures
,
provides a look at the school system beginning to measure inputs and outputs of
Board Goals.
- Revenue Section
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provides a detailed summary of all revenues for the Operating Budget.
- Expenditure Section
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provides a detailed summary of all expenditures of the Unrestricted Fund, summary
of staffing, intervention/school improvements, and priority list for enhancements
to the school system.
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Summary of Unrestricted Operating Budget Changes
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provides a summary of all new dollars added to the operating budget by wages & benefits,
cost of doing business, costs for new 11th grade at Patterson Mill Middle/High School,
special educations costs, intervention programs, and the priority list for educational
enhancements by board goal.
- Restricted Programs
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provides a summary of all grant programs by sources of revenue.
- Capital Budget Narrative
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provides a summary of the capital budget and projects.
- Capital Improvements
Process
,
provides a timeline schedule of the development of the capital budget.
- Capital Budget
,
provides a summary of the approved capital projects by sources of funding.
- Pension Section
,provides
a summary of pension plans covering HCPS employees.
- Other
Post Employment Benefits
,
provides a summary of OBEB funding by HCPS.
- Glossary
,
to assist with any terminology that may be unclear.
FY 2008 Approved Budget
July 1, 2007
- Transmittal Letter and
Budget in Brief
,
provides a short description of the FY 2008 Proposed Budget including revenues and
expenditures to the School Community.
- Understanding the
Budget
,
provides a description of the budget process and summary of accounting and budget
policies.
- Master Plan and Board
Goals
,
describes the Master Plan and Board Goals for 2008. Strategies within the Master
Plan are identified as to the progress made during FY 2007 and challenges going
forward.
- System Performance
,
provides performance measures, national acknowledgements, and test results for the
students.
- Board Goals
and Performance Measures
,
provides a look at the school system beginning to measure inputs and outputs of
Board Goals.
- Strategic Plan
,
provides a comprehensive summary overview of the school system and students.
- Executive Summary
,
provides a comprehensive summary overview of the school system and students.
- Executive Summary
Exhibit
,
reflects a chart of upcoming targets and timelines under federal and state law.
- Revenue Section
,
provides a detailed summary of all revenues for the Operating Budget.
- Expenditure Section
,
provides a detailed summary of all expenditures of the Unrestricted Fund, summary
of staffing, intervention/school improvements, and priority list for enhancements
to the school system.
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Summary of Unrestricted Operating Budget Changes
,
provides a summary of all new dollars added to the operating budget by wages &
benefits, cost of doing business, operating costs to open Patterson Mill Middle/High
School, special educations costs, and intervention programs by board goal.
- Restricted Programs
,
provides a summary of all grant programs by sources of revenue.
- Capital Budget Narrative
,
provides a summary of the capital budget and projects.
- Capital Improvements
Process
,
provides a timeline schedule of the development of the capital budget.
- Adopted Capital Budget
,
provides a summary of the approved capital projects by sources of funding.
- Reconciliation of County Budget
to School Capital Budget
,
provides an explanation of the difference between the adopted Harford County Capital
Budget and the Harford County Public Schools Capital Budget.
- Operating Budget Impact of New
Capital Projects
,
provides a summary of potential operating budget impact of new capital projects
of salaries, wages, other costs, and equipment projected upon completion of a capital
project.
- Glossary
,
to assist with any terminology that may be unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose FAQ by Topic:
Budget Process
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When does the budget process begin for Harford County Public Schools? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
The Harford County Public Schools budget process begins in October of the current year when program descriptions and expense estimates are compiled using September 30th enrollment data.
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How can I get involved with the budget process? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
The public is invited to participate in public input sessions held throughout December and January as the Superintendent, Board of Education, and County Executive work through the process. Those meeting dates, times and location can be found on www.hcps.org/budget when available.
You can also email questions and comments to budget@hcps.org throughout the year.
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When is the Harford County Public Schools budget approved and finalized? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
The HCPS budget is approved by the County Council in May, approved by the Board of Education in June, and officialized by the Maryland State Department of Education in July.
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What is collective bargaining? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
Collective bargaining is the labor negotiation process required by the state of Maryland that Harford County Public Schools Board of Education completes in determining the budget.
During this process, the Board formally negotiates labor contracts with employee associations of unions (or bargaining units). State law requires that these labor contracts include items such as work hours, salaray, healthcare benefits, and working conditions. A negotiated contract must be ratified by both the Board and employee members of teach unit.
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Who decides how school funds are spent? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
There are many people involved in the fair distribution of school funds:
The principal and administrative staff at each school determines the use of allocated funds at their school based on student needs.
The Superintendent and leadership team collaborate on the annual budget design.
The Harford County Executive and County Council determine the allocation of funds for the Board of Education.
The Maryland State Legislature and Governor determine the amount of state school funding and allocation of funds to each school district.
The U.S. Congress and President determine the amount of federal school funding and allocation among states and school districs.
Citizens, like yourself, provide input by voting for elected officials, attending Board of Education meetings and budget work sessions, and participating in County budget hearings.
Special Education Services
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How much of the student population receives special education services? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
About 13% of both elementary and middle school students and 11% of high school students receive special education services.
*per www.mdreportcard.org
HCPS Transportation
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How much of the student population utilizes transportation services? (Last Updated on:
1/15/2013)
Approximately 89% of the student population, roughly 33,870 students, utilize HCPS transportation services.