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Suffield Board of Education sees $240,000 projected deficit, proposes elimination of six positions in FY2026 budget
Summary
Superintendent Matthew Dunbar and Business Manager Eric Remington told the Suffield Board that the district—aces a projected $240,000 deficit for FY2026 and proposed reducing five certified positions and one non-certified position as the board continues budget deliberations and urges advocacy for special education reimbursement.
Superintendent Matthew Dunbar and Business Manager Eric Remington presented the board with an updated Fiscal Year 2026 budget that now projects a $240,000 deficit, an increase from an earlier estimate of $151,000. The FY2026 proposal, pared down from an initial 8.34% increase to a 6.59% increase, would reduce the district's staffing by five certified positions and one non-certified facilities position.
Remington said personnel costs, rising special education outplacement expenses and higher health insurance premiums are the principal drivers…
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