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Budget‑cap debate: Brookline petition to cap spending per pupil is amended to $100,000
Summary
A petition warrant article proposing a $25,000‑per‑pupil budget cap drew extensive public opposition; an amendment raised the figure to $100,000 and the assembly voted to amend the warrant text. The amended article will appear on the March 10 ballot for voters to decide.
Moderator opened Article 10, a petition asking whether the district should adopt a statutory budget cap that limits recommended budgets to $25,000 per pupil multiplied by average daily membership in residence (ADMR) and indexed for inflation (CPI‑U Northeast). Eric Power presented the measure, described the override mechanism (a three‑fifths vote) and said the cap is intended to provide "common sense and affordable…
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