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Franklin School Committee opens FY27 budget hearing for $72.3 million request, debates staffing and shifting costs
Summary
At an open FY27 budget hearing the Franklin School Committee reviewed a $72.3 million operating request, discussed 0‑based budgeting adjustments, staffing changes (roughly +7 and −7 FTEs overall), and line‑by‑line reallocations intended to increase transparency before a final vote next meeting.
The Franklin School Committee opened a public hearing on its proposed FY27 operating budget and began a line‑by‑line review of a $72,300,000 request, which district staff said represents roughly a 2.5% increase over FY26 after moving healthcare costs to the town.
District staff framed the proposal as a 0‑based budget built around current enrollment and reorganized school configurations. "We looked at the number of students we have in different grades and built budgets around those numbers," a district presenter said, describing efforts to align accounts with DESE function codes and to reduce one‑time funding reliance.
Committee members asked for clarification on multiple reclassifications and program changes. Staff said some contracted services previously housed in the superintendent's line were moved to district‑wide administration (examples…
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