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Brookline school leaders prepare for May override vote; seek to delay layoff notices until after election

Brookline School Committee · March 26, 2026
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Summary

The Select Board placed a $23.25 million override question on the May 5 ballot, of which $7.94 million would fund schools. Superintendent Wong said the district is asking to delay RIFF (reduction in force) notice deadlines until after the vote to avoid premature staff notices.

The Brookline district and school committee received a budget update noting the Select Board's decision to place a single-question override of $23.25 million on the May 5 ballot, phased in over three years. The superintendent said $7.94 million of the total is earmarked for the schools.

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