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Board Gets Budget Overview: Salaries, Benefits and Special Education Drive Costs

Cromwell Board of Education · December 10, 2025
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Summary

District finance staff presented a budget overview noting salaries and benefits account for roughly 75% of spending and special education costs are a major variable; the board was reminded the town provides most revenue and that the district will present proposed 2026–27 figures in January.

District finance staff walked the board through a condensed budget overview and timeline for developing the 2026–27 budget.

Presenter Butler (Butwell) told the board that most district revenue comes from the town, supplemented by state and federal aid and smaller revenue sources. He said the largest…

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