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Norwood projects modest operating surplus; grants will fund roughly 33.5 FTEs into FY27
Summary
Business office reported a projected FY26 operating surplus of roughly $404,404 at midyear and outlined FY27 grant expectations: about 33.5 FTEs are grant-funded, federal titles (I–IV) and IDEA support staff and services, and a multi-year reading grant and nursing grant continue to contribute funding.
The School Committee heard a combined budget-and-grants briefing on Jan. 28 that showed the district in solid fiscal position at midyear and a detailed look at federal and state grant support into FY27.
The business manager reported that the FY26 operating budget ($65.3 million) is about 40% expended through the second quarter and that the district projects a positive balance of roughly $404,404. The presentation said the district is no longer relying on the SPED reserve for operating stability.
In a separate grant memo,…
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