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Budget subcommittee presents level‑funded proposal; public hearing set for next meeting

Marblehead School Committee · January 30, 2026

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Summary

Budget subcommittee members said they reduced earlier requests to present a level‑funded budget to the full school committee; the committee confirmed a public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at next week’s meeting to gather community feedback.

Members of the budget subcommittee reported Jan. 29 that they had prepared a level‑funded budget proposal in response to town direction and declining revenue projections. Subcommittee representatives said earlier, larger increase figures had been reduced through the fall and winter and that the material presented to the committee represents a level‑funded baseline for deliberation.

The administration and subcommittee praised the collaborative process, but acknowledged that revenue projections are down and that line‑item impacts remain sensitive. Committee members stressed the importance of transparency and said the upcoming public hearing will allow residents to ask questions and offer input; the hearing is scheduled for the committee’s next meeting.

Officials said there remains time for committee amendments after the hearing and urged residents to review posted budget documents before the meeting. The budget subcommittee presentation will proceed to a public hearing at the full committee meeting next week, after which the committee may consider adjustments and next steps.