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Superintendent: Preliminary state numbers show tight budget season as net school spending rises 1.97%
Summary
Dracut Public Schools superintendent told the school committee the state's preliminary net school spending and foundation numbers point to a constrained, "level-service" budget for next year and urged continued work with town finance leaders and the committee.
The superintendent of Dracut Public Schools said the state released preliminary net school spending figures showing an estimated 1.97% increase and warned the school committee on Jan. 27 that the district faces a tight budget season.
The superintendent said the committee will receive a needs-based, level-service budget to submit to the town manager according to the town charter calendar and that the preliminary state numbers leave the district with limited flexibility. "Net school spending is expected to go up 1.97%, which…
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