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Special-education tuitions and transportation costs drive large budget increases, district officials say
Summary
District business staff told the committee purchased services will rise sharply next year, with special-education tuition and transportation showing notable increases; staff and board members urged state-level advocacy for higher excess-cost reimbursement.
Wallingford School District business staff told the Special Operations Committee that purchased services — particularly out-of-district special-education tuitions and transportation — are a major driver of the proposed budget increases.
Mr. Barone said purchased services (the 500 series) include heavy tuition costs for special education and magnet placements as well as rising transportation expenses; staff presented a roughly $761,000 increase in tuition-related accounts and a…
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