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Woburn schools present FY26 draft budget: district proposes $98.16 million, a projected 8.6% increase
Summary
The administration presented a draft FY26 operating budget of $98,163,597, an 8.63% increase over FY25 driven primarily by salary step/longevity, special-education transportation and out-of-district tuition; administrators outlined major cost drivers and next steps in the city budget process.
Woburn school administrators presented a draft fiscal year 2026 operating budget on Feb. 26 that proposes $98,163,597 in spending — an increase of 8.63% from FY25.
Director of Finance and Operations Alex Dizzio summarized drivers behind the rise: about 60% of the year‑over‑year increase (roughly $4.7 million) is salary-driven, including step and longevity increases and a projected 3% cost-of-living adjustment. Special-education transportation increases (notably for contracted vans) and out-of-district tuitions were the next-largest drivers; Dizzio said special-education transportation is expected to…
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