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Chatham board flags rising medical costs, approves Atlas curriculum software and routine finance items

School District of the Chathams Board of Education · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Finance and facilities reported rising medical expenses (cited about 17.2%), approved capital planning work and a contract for Atlas curriculum‑mapping software; the board also recorded several donations and approved finance and personnel agenda items by unanimous vote.

The School District of the Chathams’ finance and facilities committee told the board that medical insurance costs are increasing substantially as the district prepares budgets for 2026–27. A committee member cited an approximate 17.2% increase in medical expenses while noting district revenue growth is about 2%.

Committee members said they are refining…

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