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Superintendent outlines budget pressures and board approves KCBA conceptual-design contract for high-school renovation
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Johnson told the board the district faces fixed-cost budget pressure and scheduled community budget forums for Dec. 8; the board approved a $17,500 conceptual-design contract with KCBA (with Snyder Associates as MEP partner) to begin on-site assessment for a planned high-school renovation.
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Superintendent Dr. Johnson told the board on Nov. 20 that fixed costs tied to contracts and benefits are driving budget pressures for fiscal year 2027 and that the administration will prioritize savings farthest from classrooms while protecting curriculum and capital needs.
Dr. Johnson said the district will hold two community budget conversations on Dec. 8 (a 9:30 a.m. daytime session and a 6 p.m. evening session) to present possible adjustments and gather public input ahead of a budget proposal the board will consider in May…
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