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Superintendent warns of roughly $4.25 million shortfall in FY2026–27 preliminary budget; committee discusses options
Summary
The superintendent told the school committee the district faces an estimated $4,254,542 shortfall in the FY2026–27 preliminary budget under level‑funding assumptions, citing state aid declines (high‑cost special education reimbursements) and rising transportation, benefits and contract costs. The committee discussed options including a town CIP ask, limited use of fund balance, and a local appropriation request.
The South Kingstown School Committee received a preliminary FY2026–27 budget report from district staff that projects a multi‑million dollar shortfall under the presentation’s planning assumptions.
After the chair introduced the item, the superintendent reviewed enrollment and staffing assumptions, then walked the committee through revenue and expenditure drivers. He said the district’s enrollment projection shows a slight increase in students in seats for grades above kindergarten, and that the current draft does not propose staffing cuts; instead it uses conservative assumptions on contracts, benefits and state…
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