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Bridgewater-Raynham school officials outline budget review, warn of continued shortfalls and propose modest proctor pay change
Summary
District leaders told the school committee the UMass-contracted financial review is near completion, highlighted cost drivers including salaries and out-of-district placements, and the committee approved a consent agenda; the budget subcommittee recommended a proctor pay increase and the superintendent said detailed reports and community presentations are forthcoming.
The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District reported ongoing budget stress Tuesday as officials described a phased financial review and signaled limited near-term relief for operating costs. The committee approved a consent agenda and the budget subcommittee recommended an increase to proctor pay while broader funding questions remain unresolved.
School officials told the committee they engaged a UMass public policy center to review budgeting practices and improve transparency. Superintendent Powers (referenced in committee minutes) said phases 1–2 of the review are complete, phases 3–4 were expected “any day,” and phase 5 was targeted for completion next Friday; staff will provide user-friendly reports and community…
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