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Barnstable Public Schools presents $96 million FY27 budget with modest restorations and fee proposals
Summary
Superintendent Hearn and deputy finance director Chris Dueli presented a proposed FY27 operating budget of about $96.0 million — a roughly 2.78% increase — funded in part by $3.7 million in savings and modest restorations to counseling, special education staffing and custodial support.
Barnstable Public Schools officials presented a proposed FY27 operating budget a little over $96,000,000, representing approximately a $2.6 million (2.78%) increase from FY26. Deputy Director of Finance Chris Dueli told the committee the town appropriation stayed near 2.9% and the administration plans to use about $3.7 million in savings to help balance the budget.
Superintendent Hearn framed the proposal as conservative and student-focused, emphasizing the district’s…
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