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Bennington administration previews 2025-26 budget, projects 8% valuation increase and modest enrollment growth
Summary
District administrators told the board they are using an 8% valuation projection for 2025-26, expect about $153,000 less in state equalization aid than last year, and reported preliminary July 1 enrollment of about 4,411 K-12 students plus 75 preschoolers; final valuations are expected in early August, triggering tight September budget deadlines.
Bennington Public Schools administrators on July 14 outlined the district's preliminary budget outlook and enrollment figures as the district prepares for September budget deadlines.
An administrator said the district is assuming an 8% increase in assessed valuation for planning purposes while noting the official county valuation notice is expected around Aug. 1. The same presentation reported the district…
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