The Cumberland County Board of Education’s Budget and Finance Committee has approved Superintendent Eric Bracy’s $670.8 million budget proposal for the 2026–27 school year. The plan seeks a $6.5 million increase in county funding, bringing the county’s total contribution to about $110.3 million.
The proposal includes money for employee raises, rising utility costs, and higher charter school payments, along with $9.1 million from the district’s fund balance to maintain staffing and operations. Officials warned that continued reliance on savings isn’t sustainable and that school closures may be needed to avoid layoffs…