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Suffield schools unveil $2.6 million budget increase proposal for 2027

Suffield Board of Education · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Matt Dunbar presented a Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal representing a $2.6 million (6.28%) increase, citing contractual salary obligations, a projected 11.5% health insurance spike, special education costs and transportation renewal; the Board did not vote on the plan at the Jan. 5 meeting.

Superintendent Matt Dunbar presented the Suffield Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget on Jan. 5, calling for an increase of approximately $2.6 million, or 6.28%, over the current year.

The superintendent and Business Manager Eric Remington identified the primary cost drivers as contractual salary obligations, a projected 11.5% increase in health insurance, higher special-education tuition…

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