An unidentified speaker (role not specified) opened the meeting by saying, "Tonight, I'm submitting the budget for fiscal year 20 26, 20 27." The presenter described a preliminary total expenditure of "$70,237,261" and said the plan does not assume additional state funding for FY27.

The budget matters because the presenter said the increase in state aid seen in FY26 is not guaranteed for FY27 and the district has not assumed a hypothetical state share in this version. The presenter noted that Lincoln Public Schools requested a 0% increase from the town in FY26 "out of respect to the taxpayers" and emphasized maintaining services for students, including special populations, amid external cost pressures and federal funding uncertainty.

In supporting remarks the presenter thanked building administrators and staff by name, including Scott DeBlanco, Mrs. Hassell, Viola and Sky Boys, and singled out Devine and Melissa for work establishing new systems and procedures to prepare the budget. A second speaker later thanked "Dr. Mac" and staff (naming Tony Viola and Stoney), teachers and parents who managed disruptions during construction and noted industry partners who assisted with school construction.

No motions or formal votes were taken during the segments captured in the transcript. The presenter said the budget will be revised and returned for formal approval at a future meeting.

The transcript records a brief public-style testimonial from a lifelong resident praising the impact of the new classrooms and urging others to observe the children entering the rooms, describing the scenes as making the work worthwhile. The remarks provide community context but did not change any formal budget language or trigger a vote.

Next steps: the presenter indicated the budget will come back in a later iteration for approval; a date for that subsequent discussion was not specified in the transcript.