
There are requirements, restrictions, and guidelines that must be followed. High Quality, Diverse Teachers and Leaders.The Kirwan Blueprint is organized around five pillars:

The goal is to begin to correct historical underfunding of educational resources, with particular attention to the needs of students from low-income families, English learners, and students with disabilities, and with funding for students who live in areas of concentrated poverty. Kirwan: Blueprint for Maryland's FutureĪt its heart, the Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland's Future (not to be confused with our own Blueprint for Success), is a comprehensive overhaul of education funding in the state designed to close equity gaps and improve the overall quality of education for all children.

Please contact your school leader if you don't see your school listed. Most schools have listed the dates and times of their Community Budget Forums here. Over the next few weeks, schools will host Community Budget Forums, where the community can learn about the school's 2023-24 budget, including how input from the Priority Engagement Sessions was used to inform decisions. If you have feedback to share about your school's budget engagement process, please do so using this form. School meetingsĮvery school hosted Priority Engagement Sessions to gather input about the school's priorities as the school leader works on developing their budget for next year. Attendees shared their thoughts and opinions about what the district's priorities should be as we develop next year's budget.įeedback was also gathered via a form shared through newsletters, social media, and the website.
#SCHOOL BUDGET PLANNING SERIES#
District meetings and feedback on prioritiesĬity Schools hosted a series of meetings for staff, families, students, and community members during December and January. The first step in the process is to hear from you - families, students, and staff - about what you value and what you want to see at the district and school level.

Planning for the 2023-24 school year is underway.
