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Lowell officials outline FY27 budget picture: staffing up since FY20, rising transportation costs, $14.5M in state aid anticipated
Summary
At its March 18 meeting the Lowell School Committee heard a FY27 budget presentation showing anticipated revenue of about $287.97M, roughly $14.5M in additional state aid, staffing growth of about 274 FTE since FY20 despite stable enrollment, and transportation costs (including McKinney‑Vento homeless transport) rising sharply.
District finance staff and the superintendent used the March 18 Lowell School Committee meeting to outline FY27 budget context, citing constrained flexibility despite an anticipated $14.5 million increase in state funding.
Doctor Pinto, presenting the FY27 budget context, said total district revenue is projected at $287,966,413 and that much of the new funding will be absorbed by mandated and contractual costs. He said roughly 75% of district spending goes to salaries and benefits, and central office operations represent…
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