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Brookline schools outline $5.3M FY27 budget gap and a list of possible cuts if an override fails
Summary
Superintendent Wong and budget staff presented an updated FY27 projection with a remaining gap of roughly $5.27 million after additional reductions. Administrators outlined non‑override (failed‑override) cuts that would affect world language and conservatory programs, grade‑1 aides, high‑school support roles and other FTEs across the district.
Superintendent Wong and budget staff updated the School Committee on Feb. 26 on the proposed FY27 budget and non‑override reductions.
The administration said recent line‑item adjustments and planned grant shifts cut about $1.1 million from previously reported increases; after factoring in the town allocation, the FY27 funding gap was reported at about $5.27 million. Staff described savings from…
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