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Wilmington School Committee approves FY2026 budget after public hearing
Summary
The Wilmington School Committee held a public budget hearing Feb. 12, reviewed a recommended FY2026 spending plan presented by Superintendent Dr. Brandt and voted unanimously to approve it. The budget projects modest enrollment growth, adds limited staff, and lists capital requests separate from the operating budget.
The Wilmington School Committee held a public hearing on Feb. 12 and approved Superintendent Dr. Brandt’s recommended fiscal year 2026 operating budget after a presentation and public comment.
The hearing satisfied a public-notice requirement: “Just a couple of reminders that this budget hearing is is is pursuant to Massachusetts general law,” Superintendent Dr. Brandt said as he opened the presentation. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the recommended FY2026 budget following the hearing.
Why it matters: Dr. Brandt told the committee the recommended plan reflects enrollment growth and continuing cost pressures such as out‑of‑district special education tuition and transportation, contractual salary obligations and expanding services for students with special needs and English language learners. He said the district is recommending personnel changes, non‑salary adjustments and capital…
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