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Holliston administrators present special-education budget update; tuition and transportation drive uncertainty
Summary
District leaders presented a conservative fiscal projection for special education in FY26, saying tuition and transportation increases are the principal drivers of variance from May projections. Administrators proposed monitoring placements and recommended a possible executive session for sensitive placement details.
Holliston — Administrators presented the first portion of the Holliston Public Schools FY26 budget process focused on special education, saying the district’s conservative projection shows a modest decrease overall from FY25 but notable volatility driven by out‑of‑district tuition increases and transportation costs.
At the Jan. 9 meeting the administration said its January projection for special-education tuition is approximately $1.393 million. Presenters noted last year included a $750,000 one‑time fund, and that excluding that one‑time amount the FY26 tuition projection represents a modest reduction from FY25 but remains a moving…
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