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Weymouth presents FY27 funding plan; $500,000 one-time special-education reserve and middle-school schedule changes draw scrutiny
Summary
District leaders presented a FY27 funding plan that relies on a 3.5% operating increase, $500,000 of certified free cash proposed for a one-time special-education reserve, and internal reallocations; parents and committee members pressed for clearer language after a mayoral letter prompted confusion, and middle‑school language and schedule changes prompted parental concern.
Weymouth School leaders presented their FY27 funding plan to the Budget Subcommittee on April 29, saying they have narrowed a previously larger gap but still face contingency-driven shortfalls and program changes that are drawing community attention.
Superintendent and finance staff said the district began with a level-service request of $94.8 million and that a House proposal and other developments point to a possible Chapter 70 increase of $160 per pupil for FY27. Staff said an operating increase of 3.5% plus a combination of reallocations and one-time funds yields a funding plan that leaves a variance of roughly $383,000 as of April 29; staff cautioned the plan depends on state actions and town approvals in the coming weeks.
Key new item: staff said Town Hall proposed and the district identified a $500,000…
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