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School committee opens budget hearing, hears FY27 proposal and approves calendar
Summary
Committee opened the FY27 public budget hearing, reviewed a proposed FY27 budget of $73,000,004 (a 4.17% increase over FY26), and approved the 2026–27 school calendar by recorded vote (4–0–1, one abstention).
The School Committee opened the public budget hearing and reviewed the administration’s FY27 budget proposal and supporting materials.
A committee member read the budget totals: fiscal 2026 (current year) was $70,466,789; the FY27 proposal before the committee is $73,000,004 — an increase of $2,937,363, or approximately 4.17%. The administration framed the proposed increase as a return toward pre‑pandemic budget levels while aiming for sustainability.
Committee members discussed the format of the budget presentation, the relationship to contract negotiations and possible federal funding uncertainties, and asked administration staff to get written updates from partner collaboratives about projected deficits and mitigation plans. The committee opened the public hearing by motion and recorded roll‑call votes where required.
On procedural items, the committee voted to approve the 2026–27 school calendar. The motion passed with four votes in favor, zero opposed and one abstention (member stated abstention was consistent with prior positions). The committee also approved minutes for the Nov. 19 meeting and later adjourned.
