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Administrators present FY26 recommended budget; list $415,500 in level-1 priorities and enrollment reductions
Summary
Pembroke administrators presented a $40,005,050 FY26 budget tied to an increased town contribution and Chapter 70 aid, and outlined $415,500 in top priorities along with proposed staff/enrollment reductions.
Pembroke administrators presented their fiscal 2026 administrative recommended budget on April 1, proposing a $40,005,050 spending plan that the superintendent described as balanced to the town manager's contribution and state Chapter 70 increases.
The administration identified $415,500 in level-1 priorities it recommended adding to the base budget, and outlined a set of enrollment-related staffing reductions that together narrow the district's budget gap. Administrators said some priority items could be funded by external grants if awarded, which would free local dollars for other uses.
Why it matters: The FY26 recommended budget guides what the district will ask the town to fund at annual town meeting. The list of priorities and the reductions the administration proposed determine which classroom supports and programs may be added, kept or reduced in the coming year.
Top priorities and proposed reductions
Level-1 priorities…
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