Welcome to the FY2024 Budget Development page of the Garrett County Public Schools website.

Garrett County Public Schools is committed to transparency and accountability in its budget development process. This page is designed to provide stakeholders with ongoing information as the GCPS’ budget is developed. We have brought together many useful resources and information to explain how the budget is developed. The Board of Education and Superintendent welcome community input throughout the budget development process.

Board Adoption 6/13/23

During the June 13, 2023, monthly Board meeting, the BOE voted unanimously to approve the proposed FY2024 budget.
Board Approved FY2024 Budget

Board Presentation 5/9/23

Board Presentation Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 Budget - Slideshow

Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 Budget - Document

Superintendent's Proposed FY2024 Budget Presentation to the Board - Video

Presentation to Garrett County Commissioners

The following presentation was presented to the Board of Commissioners Garrett County at the April 3, 2023, meeting. The presentation contains elements of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, as well as the Superintendent's requested budget for FY2023-24.

Presentation to the Board of Commissioners Garrett County  - Slideshow

Board presentation 3-14-23 

The DRAFT Education Aid Calculations for the FY2024 Budget presentation that was scheduled for the March 14, 2023, Board meeting, was postponed due to the length of the meeting and the inclement weather occurring that evening. Mrs. Alison Sweizer, Director of Finance, has since presented the information via the following video. Please reference it in regard to the rescheduled agenda item.

DRAFT Education Aid Calculations for the FY2024 Budget - Slideshow
DRAFT Education Aid Calculations for the FY2024 Budget - Video

Board presentation 2-14-23

GCPS Budget Development Presentation - Slideshow
GCPS Budget Development Session - Video

Board presentation 11-15-22  

Budget Kick-Off - Enrollment & Revenue Estimates Presentation - Slideshow
Budget Kick-Off - Enrollment & Revenue Estimates Session - Video

Maryland Public Schools Report (Garrett County)

School Improvement Plans

Accident Elementary
Broad Ford Elementary
Crellin Elementary
Friendsville Elementary
Grantsville Elementary
Route Forty Elementary
Swan Meadow School
Yough Glades Elementary

Northern Garrett Middle
Southern Garrett Middle

Northern Garrett High
Southern Garrett High

Employee Negotiated Agreements

Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

Educational Facilities Master Plan

GCPS Recovery and Reopening Plan

FY24 Capital Improvement Plan

GCPS 5-Year Strategic Facilities Plan FY2022-2027

GCPS Strategic Facilities Committee Final Report

Board of Education Vision, Mission, and Goals