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Westborough officials propose $150,000 special‑education reserve to smooth volatile costs
Summary
Superintendent recommended a town meeting article to establish a joint school/select board special‑education reserve starting at $150,000, with a suggested ongoing $50,000 annual contribution, to reduce the need for emergency appropriations when unanticipated high special‑education costs arise.
The Westborough School Committee heard a detailed presentation on Sept. 24 proposing a special‑education reserve fund to cushion the district from volatile, high‑cost special‑education expenditures.
Superintendent Allison explained the reserve would be dedicated exclusively to unanticipated special‑education costs and could be accessed only by joint vote of the school committee and the select board. She described how special‑education expenses — particularly out‑of‑district tuitions and transportation — can create mid‑year budget shortfalls that have, in past…
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