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Colchester School Board presents FY26 budget: $65 million proposal, 2.95% estimated tax increase
Summary
The Colchester School Board detailed a proposed FY26 budget just under $65 million, citing rising enrollment, contract-driven personnel costs and a new state funding formula as main drivers. Officials estimate a 2.95% residential tax-rate increase if voters approve the warrant article on March 4.
The Colchester School Board on Feb. 18 presented its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget — a warrant article just under $65 million — and told residents the plan would produce an estimated 2.95% increase in the town’s residential school tax rate if approved.
The presentation, given in a Q&A format by board members and district administrators, tied the increase to rising student enrollment, statewide funding formula changes, higher health-care and transportation costs, and the first full year of bond interest payments. Lindsay Cox, school board chair, described the package as intended to preserve current programming while covering those cost pressures.
Officials said enrollment in the Colchester School District is growing; Superintendent Amy Minor said the district currently enrolls 2,202 students and uses a demography firm to project…
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