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Winchester School Committee outlines FY27 budget priorities in $77.33M 'state of the town' request

Winchester School Committee · January 23, 2026
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Summary

Committee reviewed the superintendent-recommended FY27 budget under a level-services model plus 'essential services,' showing a state-of-the-town figure presented around $77.33 million (about 9.82% including the 5% rollover). Priorities include tier 2 supports, special education, high-school scheduling/capacity and equity investments; the committee scheduled a budget summit Jan. 28 and a public hearing Feb. 5.

The Winchester School Committee on Jan. 22 reviewed the superintendent-recommended FY27 budget and the "state of the town" model that the district presented to the select board.

District leaders described a level-services base (a 5% rollover growth) and an additional "essential services" ask that produced a state-of-the-town figure the presentation listed at roughly $77,331,000 (presented as about a 9.82% figure inclusive of the 5% level-services amount). Committee members said the…

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