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Norwood presents preliminary FY27 school budget with 2.96% increase, outlines possible reductions if needed
Summary
Superintendent and district finance staff presented a preliminary FY27 level-service budget of $67,222,432 — a 2.96% increase over FY26 — highlighting payroll pressures, a $1.1 million reduction in tuition, MassHealth revenue for three positions, and a menu of potential reductions that would carry operational tradeoffs.
The Town of Norwood School Committee received a detailed preliminary presentation of the school district's FY27 budget on Dec. 17 that shows a proposed level-service budget of $67,222,432, a 2.96% increase over FY26.
Superintendent Dr. Luff said the preliminary plan reflects line-by-line review, contractual obligations and targeted reductions. "I am happy to report that the preliminary budget represents a 2.96% increase over the current FY26 budget," he told the committee. District finance staff described payroll increases (about 5.3% in payroll costs driven by contract step and COLA obligations) offset by…
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