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Danvers Public Schools requests $53.97 million for FY26; district highlights special education investments and transportation changes
Summary
The Danvers Public Schools requested a $53,965,981 FY26 operating budget (3.8% increase). Superintendent Dan Bauer and school leaders emphasized maintaining level services, continuing special-education program development, and strategies to reduce rising out-of-district transportation costs.
Eric, speaking for the School Committee, told the Finance Committee the district is asking for a $53,965,981 operating budget for FY26, a 3.8% increase over the current year.
"We are, asking for a budget of $53,965,981. It's a 3.8% increase," Eric said, introducing the district request before Superintendent Dan Bauer and district staff presented details.
Superintendent Bauer told the committee the budget is intended as "level service" and prioritizes sustaining progress in student services — especially special education — while seeking operational efficiencies. He said settling collective-bargaining agreements in the prior year provided certainty for planning. "The budget process really is year long but really…
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