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Chester school board advances FY27 budget, unanimously adds one gifted-teacher position
Summary
The Chester Public School Board voted to advance the FY27 budget presentation and unanimously approved an amendment to add funding for one full‑time gifted teacher, while noting a projected shortfall requiring $1.8 million from the city to balance next year’s budget.
At its regular business meeting the Chester Public School Board approved the division’s FY27 budget plan and unanimously amended it to add funding for one full‑time gifted‑education teacher.
Superintendent Dr. Jason Manjigal told the board the division is tracking a near $600,000 loss in FY26 tied to a drop in average daily membership and has adjusted staffing and other spending in response. "In order to balance this budget, we need $1,800,000 from the city of Winchester," Manjigal said, explaining the…
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