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Holliston officials present FY27 budget snapshot; payroll changes and retirements trim level-services to about 3.89%

Holliston School Committee · February 12, 2026
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Superintendents FY27 budget presentation reduced the districts projected level-services increase to roughly 3.89% after payroll adjustments and retirements; administrators flagged special-education, transportation and an MSBA feasibility study (estimated $1.8M$2.5M) as major cost drivers.

Dr. Jordan and district leaders presented a snapshot of the proposed FY27 superintendents budget, saying current estimates reduce the level-services projection to about 3.89% after updated payroll assumptions.

The presentation outlined core drivers: payroll and staffing changes, higher special-education needs and transportation costs. Administrators reported 11 retirements and four resignations since last year and noted the district currently has about 39 out-of-district placements; those staffing changes and step replacements contributed to a roughly $483,593 downward adjustment in projected payroll costs.

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