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Weston board previews $63.5 million 2026–27 budget, flags steep health‑insurance growth
Summary
Superintendent Erica Forti presented a proposed $63,469,412 budget for 2026–27, a 3.92% increase driven mainly by salaries and rising health‑insurance costs; the board scheduled workshops and invited written questions ahead of a formal vote.
Weston Board of Education members received a high‑level presentation on Jan. 5 of the proposed 2026–27 operating budget of $63,469,412, a $2,397,723 increase (3.92%), Superintendent Erica Forti said.
Forti framed the proposal around the district’s mission and listed four priority investment areas—safety and security, school culture and climate, academic excellence and investment in staff—saying the request is designed to sustain personalized learning even as enrollment shifts. "Empowering every student to achieve their highest potential remains one of the most essential elements of our district's mission," Forti said.
The presentation attributed most of the budget growth to personnel costs. Total salaries were shown at a little over $38,000,000, roughly 60% of the operating budget; combined with benefits, salaries account for about 80% of the proposed spending. The…
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