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Duxbury School Committee approves $46.47 million FY27 budget after debate over special education data and full‑day kindergarten
Summary
The Duxbury School Committee voted 3–2 to approve a $46,474,501 FY27 school budget (4.83% over FY26). Members debated restored staffing, special‑education reporting, a 0.2 world‑language teaching add, and whether full‑day kindergarten should be absorbed into the operating budget or remain fee‑based.
The Duxbury School Committee voted to approve the district’s FY27 operating budget, $46,474,501, representing a 4.83% increase over FY26.
The vote came after more than two hours of presentation and discussion. Superintendent Dr. Klingemann framed the proposal as a “strategic needs‑based plan” intended to restore staffing and services lost after last year’s failed override and to protect class size, curricular access and instructional materials. Finance presenter Lisa Freely said salary costs represent roughly 82.47% of the proposed budget and described offsets that reduce the net tax ask, including circuit‑breaker reimbursements, grants and…
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