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Wayland budget hearing closes after administrators say FY26 keeps programs intact and makes full‑day kindergarten permanent
Summary
School leaders closed the March 26 budget hearing for the fiscal 2026 school budget, saying the plan holds programs steady, makes free full‑day kindergarten permanent and requests a 4.48% spending increase amid enrollment declines and modest staffing shifts.
The Wayland School Committee closed its fiscal 2026 school budget hearing on March 26 after district staff said the draft budget would preserve most programs while absorbing an enrollment decline and a small number of staff shifts.
David, a district staff member who presented the budget overview, told the committee the proposal would raise spending 4.48% over the current year. He said the increase covers rising costs and a modest bump in facilities maintenance but keeps program offerings and class sizes “very similar” to this year.
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