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Wachusett Regional School District committee approves FY27 budget amid hold‑harmless funding concerns
Summary
After a two‑hour presentation and discussion focused on state funding shortfalls, the Wachusett Regional School District Committee voted to approve a $91 million FY27 appropriation, while debating use of reserves and the potential impact on member towns’ assessments.
The Wachusett Regional School District Committee voted to approve the district’s FY27 appropriation after a detailed presentation by Superintendent Dr. Riley and business director Michelle Corizet and extended committee discussion about state funding, reserves and town impacts.
Dr. Riley told the committee that state funding rules have left the district at a disadvantage, saying “for the third consecutive year, the district is in hold harmless status,” and warning that the mechanism suppresses Chapter 70 increases even where local need remains. He and Director Corizet pointed to a mix of one‑time reimbursements and targeted conservation of reserves that allowed the administration to limit the proposed districtwide…
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