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North Andover panel holds public hearing on $72.2 million FY27 budget; superintendent proposes staffing additions and circuit-breaker bridge
Summary
The North Andover School Committee heard the superintendent's FY27 recommended budget, which totals about $72.2 million and uses $1.5 million of anticipated circuit-breaker reimbursement to close a funding gap. The plan preserves services, adds several positions and funds technology and transportation needs; public commenters urged a clearer multi-year staffing plan.
The North Andover School Committee opened a public hearing on the superintendent's FY27 recommended budget on Jan. 15, with Superintendent Lathrop presenting a proposal she said will "preserve services" while targeting additional staff and instructional supports. The recommended budget totals roughly $72.2 million after proposed adjustments and uses a combination of local and anticipated state reimbursement to bridge a projected shortfall.
Lathrop described four budget priorities: fiscal responsibility, support for special education and literacy (K-5), instructional quality and safe, supportive schools. She proposed adding one elementary teacher, one middle-school teacher, three special-education positions, and funding for an…
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