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Brockton School Committee presses for clarity on pension costs, Title I cuts and transportation shortfall
Summary
At a lengthy finance update, the superintendent and finance staff warned of an uncertain pension appropriation, a projected 15% Title I cut for FY27, roughly 100 certified vacancies and an estimated $3M transportation shortfall; members asked for firmer numbers ahead of the May budget presentation.
Superintendent Dr. Teleani and budget staff used the April 7 meeting to outline the FY27 budget timeline and highlight several fiscal pressures the district is preparing to manage.
The superintendent said the district will present a first FY27 budget to the committee in May and noted an ongoing MSBA project timeline. Finance director Sarah Butler (moving into the budget director role) briefed members on year‑to‑date spending and a projected net school spending carryover.…
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