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Committee requests town establish 2017 special‑education stabilization fund and approves $200,000 transfer to reserve; superintendent outlines FY27 structural-­

Grafton Public Schools School Committee · February 11, 2026
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Summary

After researching two special‑education reserve accounts, the committee voted to request the town activate a 2017 special‑education stabilization fund (initial $100,000 as previously approved at town meeting) and approved a one‑time $200,000 transfer into the 2018 special‑education reserve; superintendent also outlined FY27 structural pressures and choices (reduce services vs override).

Committee members reported research into two special‑education reserve vehicles: a 2017 stabilization account (intended for long‑term planning under Chapter 40, §5B) that was approved at town meeting but never established or funded, and a 2018 special‑education reserve (Chapter 40, §13E) that currently held approximately $106,000 after withdrawals and interest.

The committee voted to request that the town…

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