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Wayland School Committee approves revised FY26 budget, restores one high-school FTE
Summary
The Wayland School Committee on Feb. 13 approved a revised fiscal year 2026 recommended budget of $54,987,318 that restores one full-time equivalent position at Wayland High School, citing an unexpected increase in Chapter 70 state aid and lower-than-budgeted health insurance costs.
The Wayland School Committee on Feb. 13 voted to approve a revised fiscal year 2026 recommended budget of $54,987,318 that restores one full-time equivalent position at Wayland High School, officials said.
Committee members said the change is possible because the town received more Chapter 70 state aid than expected and the district now expects health-insurance costs to rise less than originally projected. A staff member reading the revised total told the committee, "The revised total, FY 26 recommended budget is $54,987,318."
The vote followed a presentation from district staff explaining two developments since the budget was proposed:…
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