FCPS leaders reported an estimated $5.5 million deficit and a working general-fund budget of just over $751 million; staff warned the FY 2026–27 plan depends on one‑time property-sale proceeds and a $25 million transfer from the building fund. A bond consultant said recent downgrades will raise future borrowing costs by roughly 33 basis points, about $435,000 per $10 million borrowed over 20 years.