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Cheshire School District proposes 8.83% operating budget increase, citing staffing and benefit costs
Summary
The superintendent recommended an 8.83% operating budget increase (about $8.2 million) driven largely by salary and benefit costs, new hires to meet enrollment, special-education spending and added facility carrying costs as buildings are retired.
The Cheshire School District presented a superintendent-recommended operating budget increase of 8.83 percent, a roughly $8.2 million rise the district said is driven mainly by salaries, benefits and program needs.
COO Emily Taylor opened the operational portion of the budget presentation by saying, "We have the superintendent's recommended budget at 8.83%," and walked board members…
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