Stamford Schools Cut Positions, Adjust Benefits, Use Grant Money to Cover $3.5M Budget Reduction

Stamford schools cut positions, adjust benefits, use grant money to cover $3.5M budget reduction

The budget was passed by a vote of 6-3, with all three Republican members voting against it.

Howard County Council OKs budget that partly covers school board’s request

Facing steep cuts in federal and state funding, the Howard County Council on Wednesday passed a $2.35 billion operating budget that trims millions of dollars in spending while providing about half of the new dollars the school board said it needed to balance its budget.