Baltimore County Finds Funding to Save Over 100 Teacher Positions

Additional $9.3 million in the budget will maintain class sizes and teacher pay raises.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:47pm

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Baltimore County leaders announced that $9.3 million in additional funding has been found in the budget to save over 100 teaching positions, including 92 elementary school teachers, 37 middle school teachers, and 10 assistant principals. The funding will allow class sizes to remain unchanged and teacher pay raises to be implemented as promised.

Why it matters

The decision to save these teaching positions is crucial for maintaining educational quality and stability in Baltimore County schools, which had faced potential budget cuts that would have eliminated a significant number of teaching roles. This move helps ensure smaller class sizes and preserves promised teacher compensation increases.

The details

Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said the additional funding came from revised revenue estimates and flexibility in the county's Spending Affordability Report. The school district's superintendent also addressed concerns raised by state delegates about the legality of the school board's budget vote, stating that the board's counsel confirmed the vote was conducted properly.

  • On February 15, 2026, the Spending Affordability Report provided flexibility that enabled the additional funding.
  • On February 27, 2026, the Board of Education's counsel confirmed the legality of the FY27 budget vote.

The players

Kathy Klausmeier

The Baltimore County Executive who announced the additional funding to save teaching positions.

Kevin Read

The director of the Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance, who explained the revenue changes that made the funding possible.

Myriam Rogers

The Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent who addressed concerns about the legality of the school board's budget vote.

Baltimore County Public Schools

The school district that will be able to maintain class sizes and teacher pay raises due to the additional funding.

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What they’re saying

“From January to February to March, a couple things happened from our revenue estimates. We also have the release of the Spending Affordability Report on Feb. 15, and in that report, there was some flexibility in the guideline. So, we have the revenues now, we have the ability to move forward with these ongoing costs in the budget.”

— Kevin Read, Director of the Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance

“At Tuesday evening's meeting, our board chair stated that board counsel reviewed the issue and confirmed for the entire Board of Education on Feb. 27, 2026, that the vote on the FY27 (budget) was conducted legally. At this point, we consider the issue settled.”

— Myriam Rogers, Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent

What’s next

The final budget will be presented in April and will need final approval from the County Council, though it remains unclear if the funding will lead to higher taxes.

The takeaway

This decision to save over 100 teaching positions in Baltimore County schools demonstrates a commitment to maintaining educational quality and stability, even in the face of potential budget constraints. By preserving class sizes and teacher pay raises, the county is investing in the long-term success of its students and school system.