Cape Cod Tech superintendent presents FY26 budget; Yarmouth assessment to rise about $3.83 million

The Yarmouth Finance Committee on Feb. 19 reviewed Cape Cod Regional Technical High School’s proposed FY26 budget, which Superintendent Dr. Robert Sam Warren described as a 5.68% increase over FY25 that adds roughly $993,000 to the district budget.

The proposed FY26 operating plan is driven by three main cost increases — materials and services, transportation and insurance — and would raise assessments to member towns. Dr. Warren told the committee “this budget is a 5.68% increase over FY '25, dollars 993,000 in total.” He said several one-time and ongoing factors combined to produce the rise.

Why it matters: The finance committee emphasized that the committee’s role is review and recommendation before the select board and town meeting consider assessments. The budget’s drivers — a large short-term transportation jump, insurance and higher materials/service costs — would raise Yarmouth’s FY26 assessment. At the meeting Dr. Warren presented the town of Yarmouth’s combined assessment for operating and debt as $3,830,574.

Most important facts first: enrollment, revenue sources and drivers

Dr. Warren reported a net 19‑student increase in the Cape Tech district overall but noted that “the town of Yarmouth has decreased by 5 students this particular year,” which affects both the operating and capital assessments for Yarmouth. He said the FY26 proposal relies on three revenue sources: assessments to…