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Special education staff and costs top Pembroke FY27 discussion; district meets compliance review
Summary
Student services presenters reported the district met DESE monitoring requirements (approx. 88% determination), described rising placement and transportation costs that drive special‑education spending, and requested additional behavioral technicians and teaching sections to meet projected student needs.
The Pembroke School Committee heard a detailed report March 31 on special education performance, placements and budget drivers as administrators prepared FY27 requests.
A student services presenter said the district was found largely compliant in the state’s integrated monitoring review and reported an overall determination around 88%, noting performance targets (MCAS/ELA in grades 4 and 8) as areas for continued improvement. The presenter said special‑education enrollment has stayed steady even…
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