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Stratham School Board trims operating budget, shifts $98,500 into building contingency; motion passes 3–2
Summary
After reviewing the FY27 draft budget and a new teachers’ collective bargaining agreement, the Stratham School Board voted 3–2 to reduce the proposed operating appropriation by $106,000 — shifting $98,500 toward the building renovation contingency and cutting half of the field-trip line ($7,500) ahead of the annual meeting.
The Stratham School Board on Wednesday voted 3–2 to reduce the school district’s proposed fiscal year 2027 operating appropriation by $106,000, moving $98,500 into the contingency for the ongoing building renovation and trimming the line for field trips by $7,500.
Board member Sophie moved the change after administrators reported a new projection from the district’s project manager and construction contractor showing roughly $1.6 million in contingency for the renovation. Sophie said the shift would allow the district to use project contingency to furnish renovated spaces and cover certain audio-visual, wiring and safety items while lowering the operating-budget ask presented to voters. The motion was seconded and approved on a roll-call vote, with the board announcing a revised appropriation of $17,498,091.
The vote followed an extended public discussion of the district’s…
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