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Monroe‑Woodbury board reviews 2026–27 curriculum budget; proposes BOCES instrument lease and five more CTE seats
Summary
Board heard the curriculum and instruction portion of the proposed 2026–27 district budget, including a plan to lease‑to‑own music instruments through Sullivan BOCES to secure BOCES aid, centralize ELA/math textbook purchasing, modest increases for athletics and CTE seats, and a projected special‑education tuition rise that officials said is largely reimbursable.
Monroe‑Woodbury Central School District trustees heard a detailed presentation on the curriculum and instruction portion of the proposed 2026–27 budget at their March 4 regular meeting, where administrators outlined building‑level requests, districtwide line shifts, and revenue mechanics that will shape the final recommendation expected April 8.
The presentation, led by the district curriculum team and building principals, highlighted several cross‑cutting themes: consolidating elementary ELA and math textbook purchasing into the central curriculum office; planned lease‑to‑own purchases of musical instruments through Sullivan BOCES to capture BOCES aid; continued investment in career and technical education (CTE); and special‑education cost pressures driven by increased tuition and out‑of‑district placements.
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