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Salem School Committee unanimously adopts $81.8 million FY27 budget after debate over family‑engagement roles
Summary
The Salem School Committee voted unanimously April 27 to adopt the FY27 budget of $81,755,368, after hearing assurances from district leaders about plans to replace family engagement facilitator roles with a districtwide, metric‑driven strategy and quarterly monitoring.
The Salem School Committee voted unanimously April 27 to adopt the district’s proposed FY27 budget of $81,755,368.
Member Cornell moved to adopt the budget and Member Hoffman seconded; after brief remarks from Member Stott praising transparency and tracking commitments, Chair called the motion and the vote carried with no oppositions.
The superintendent opened the meeting’s budget discussion by addressing public concern over proposed reductions to family engagement facilitator (FEP) positions. She said the district is advocating to retain current staff while also…
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