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Kensington Elementary presents proposed 4.28% budget increase; health care and special education named largest drivers
Summary
Kensington Elementary Principal Becky Ruhl outlined a proposed $192,493 (4.28%) net increase for the 2026–27 school budget, citing rising health and dental insurance costs, expanded special education services and facility maintenance as primary drivers. The school invites the public to hearings in January and February ahead of a March vote.
Kensington, N.H. — Kensington Elementary School Principal Becky Ruhl on Monday presented the school’s proposed budget for the 2627 school year, saying the plan reflects a $192,493 net increase (4.28%) driven primarily by higher health and dental insurance costs, expanded special education needs and planned facility work.
Ruhl said “what matters most is that students want to come to school each day and that they feel safe, connected, and inspired to learn,” and framed the budget choices around sustaining instruction and essential student services. She told attendees the largest portion of the proposed increase is tied to employee benefits and retirement contributions, which the school cannot control locally.
The nut graf: Ruhl walked through line‑item changes that together produce the 4.28% increase: increased insurance and…
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