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FY 2028 Operating Budget Process
FY28 Budget in the News
Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph and Board Member Aimee Olivo joined WUSA9 to discuss community engagement in the budget process and advocacy priorities. As PGCPS navigates tough fiscal decisions, district leaders are committed to early transparency and partnering closely with staff and families.
Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph and Board Member Aimee Olivo joined FOX 5 to discuss the district’s FY28 budget outlook and legislative priorities. As PGCPS prepares for a challenging budget year, district leaders are focused on protecting student learning, strengthening operational excellence and advocating for the resources students and schools need to succeed.
Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph and Board of Education Vice Chair Phelton Moss talk budget and legislative priorities with WHUR.
Read Prince George’s County Public Schools 2027 Legislative Priorities
The Budget Development Process & Timeline
Each year, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) works through a careful and transparent process to plan how our school system will be funded for the year ahead. Maryland law requires the Superintendent to estimate how much money will be needed to support our students, schools, and staff in the coming fiscal year.
In the fall, the Superintendent and Cabinet meet to set priorities based on what they hear from families, staff, and the community — through town halls, school visits, forums, and public comments at Board of Education meetings. Using this input, the Superintendent prepares a balanced budget and presents it to the Board of Education in December.
The Board then invites the community to share feedback during public hearings in January and February before finalizing and adopting its Requested Budget, which is sent to the County Executive by March 1. The County Executive reviews all county funding needs, holds additional public hearings, and sends the proposed County budget to the County Council by March 15. The Council approves the final budget by June 1, and the Board adjusts the school system's plan to fit within the approved funding by June 30.
Dollars & Decisions: FY28 Budget Development
Despite a projected $75 million to $100 million shortfall in FY2028, PGCPS remains committed to its public promise: improving reading and math, strengthening transportation and enhancing customer service. We invite our staff, families and community members to help shape our budget by sharing their voices and perspectives as we navigate difficult financial decisions together.
Join Us for a Live FY28 Budget Conversation | Nov. 17 at 5 p.m.
What does the FY28 budget outlook mean for our schools and students? Join the PGCPS Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer and Board of Education members on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. for a live, podcast-style conversation about the district’s financial outlook, budget priorities and decisions ahead.
Watch live on the PGCPS YouTube channel to learn about the challenges ahead, the district’s priorities and how you can make your voice heard!
📅FY28 Budget Development Key Dates
- Now through December: Review costs and revenue assumptions, develop potential savings options, assess impacts and gather community input.
- November 1: Deadline to complete Board of Education FY2028 Budget Priorities Survey
- November 11 - Staff Budget Live Podcast: The Facts Behind the FY28 Budget
- November 17 - Community Budget Live Podcast: The Facts Behind the FY28 Budget
- December 2 - Budget & Advocacy Lab @ Sonia Sotomayor Middle School
- December 12 - Brunch & Budget for Staff
- Late January: Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph presents recommended FY2028 budget to Board of Education
- January 12 - Budget & Advocacy Lab #2 @ Ellen Ochoa Middle School
- January 16 - Brunch & Budget for Staff
- January 20 - 2027 State of the Schools
- January 27 - Budget & Advocacy Lab #3 @ Suitland High School
- February 4 - Budget Work Session/ Public Hearing
- February 11 - Budget Work Session/ Public Hearing
- February 18 - Budget Work Session/ Public Hearing
- February 22 - PGCEA Lobby Night
- February - March 2027: Anticipated Board hearings, work sessions and adoption of the requested budget for submission to the County Executive by March 1.
- March 1 - Blueprint Day 2027
- March 15 - Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) Rally
- Spring through June 2027: State and county budget deliberations continue, with the county budget due by June 1 and the Board’s school system budget due by June 30.
- July 1, 2027: FY2028 begins.
*Additional engagement dates may be added.