At the October Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Derek L. Simmons announced the budget development calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The following is a schedule of budget discussions that will take place at upcoming Board Meetings as well as with the County Commissioners and CCPS stakeholder groups.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025: Budget development discussion - Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Budget development discussion – Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 22, 2026: School System Improvement Council and Citizens Advisory Council – Board of Education - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Board Work Session with County Commissioners – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026: Budget discussion – Board Meeting – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Budget discussion – Board Meeting – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Budget discussion – Board Meeting – 6 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Preliminary Budget Approval – Board Meeting – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Submit approved proposed budget to Caroline County Commissioners
Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Final Budget Approval – Board Meeting - 6 p.m.
Budget discussions and presentation will also occur at district and school staff meetings, and progress shared in upcoming staff and community newsletters. Anyone wishing to provide feedback at any point in the process may email communications@ccpsstaff.org.