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School committee approves budget guidelines as administration readies AB Forward impacts
Summary
The committee approved budget guidelines after a budget-subcommittee update stressing the connection between AB Forward and next year's operating budget; members asked administration to clarify intended impacts of budget changes.
After a budget-subcommittee update, a motion by Liz to approve the budget guidelines as presented was seconded by Glenn and approved by voice vote.
Adam, reporting for the budget subcommittee, noted a narrow tweak to guideline language and emphasized that savings from AB Forward should be considered but that a large remaining budget gap will still require decisions in next years operating budget. He urged administration to articulates the intended impact of proposed budget changes so the committee can weigh tradeoffs.
Chair called the motion. Liz moved to approve the budget guidelines "as presented"; Glenn provided the second. The chair asked "All in favor?" and the body responded "Aye." The committee then proceeded to the AB Forward discussion.
The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the public transcript. Members said the guidelines are intended to guide administration as it builds the FY27 budget with attention to AB Forward implications.
