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Northborough schools propose 7.75% FY27 K–8 budget increase, cite special-education costs as chief driver
Summary
The Northborough PreK–8 recommended FY27 budget is a 7.75% increase — $2.3 million — bringing the proposed total to $32,313,256. School officials said special-education transportation, out-of-district tuition and collaboratives plus personnel costs account for most of the rise and outlined a proposed 8.4 FTE reduction.
The Northborough schools presented a recommended PreK–8 operating budget for fiscal 2027 that would raise the district’s spending by 7.75%, an increase of $2,300,000 for a proposed total of $32,313,256.
Becky, the district’s financial official, presented the number and said the recommended budget currently includes reductions that total about 8.4 full-time equivalent positions and roughly $1.8 million in spending reductions. "We are presenting a 7.75% budget tonight or a $2,300,000 increase for a total budget of $32,313,256," she said during the Appropriations…
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