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Ashland committee approves 3% increase to FY27 preschool tuition
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Summary
The committee approved a 3% increase in FY27 preschool tuition to cover operating and salary costs; the recommendation was presented as aligning with cost-of-living adjustments and passed by voice vote.
The Ashland School Committee voted Dec. 10 to approve a 3% increase in preschool tuition for fiscal year 2027.
A presenter reviewed the proposed FY27 rates and said the 3% recommendation is intended "to cover operating and salary costs," with committee members noting the increase was aligned with a cost-of-living adjustment. A question from a committee member prompted clarification about enrollment labels in the spreadsheet (community peers, full-day vs. half-day); the presenter acknowledged a carryover data label from a prior-year spreadsheet but confirmed the enrollment figures used for the recommendation.
A motion to approve the FY27 preschool tuition rates as presented was moved and seconded; the committee voted by voice ('Aye') to approve the recommendation.
The action was presented as an administrative rate adjustment to cover operating costs and did not include a separate fiscal impact breakdown at the meeting beyond the rationale that the increase aligns with salary and operating cost pressures. The committee did not amend the recommendation at the meeting.
