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Norwood schools present 2.96% budget increase and $1.1M reduction in out‑of‑district tuition
Summary
The school budget presenter told the Budget Balancing Committee the school department proposes a 2.96% increase for fiscal 2027, citing payroll growth offset by a $1.1 million reduction in out‑of‑district tuition and continued career pathway programs.
Speaker 6 (identified in the transcript by speaker label) presented the Norwood school department’s budget highlights to the Budget Balancing Committee on Jan. 14, proposing a 2.96% overall increase for fiscal 2027 driven largely by payroll costs and contract step increases.
The presenter said payroll increases accounted for the majority of the spending growth (about a 5.3% rise in payroll line items) while non‑payroll expenses fell, including an approximate $1,100,000 reduction in out‑of‑district…
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