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Committee reviews BRYT program costs; district proposes general‑fund support for short term
Summary
The committee heard that the BRYT transitional support program at Burncoat High will be sustained through December 2026 with Brookline Center support and district FY27 budget recommendations include general‑fund reallocation to continue the program; estimated total cost is about $230,000 with the grant covering roughly $108,000.
The subcommittee discussed funding options to maintain the BRYT (Bridge to Resilient Youth Transition) program at Burncoat High, which provides transition supports for students returning after extended absences or significant mental‑health crises.
Administration said the Brookline Center will provide support through December 2026 and that the FY27 recommended budget includes reallocated general‑fund dollars to sustain the program; grant funding was described as not expected to cover the full program beyond the current funding window. A committee member said equity concerns arise when a program is concentrated at one school and requested exact cost figures for the additional six months.
Administration provided estimates during the meeting: two positions specifically allocated to the Burncoat program; a general‑fund share of approximately $122,000; total program cost roughly $230,000; and an annual grant contribution around $108,000, with the grant funding roughly half of the program in a full year. For the current fiscal year that grant will cover about $60,000 of costs and the remaining balance would be a general‑fund obligation.
Committee members asked for a clear accounting of the district’s projected general‑fund impact for January–June and said the item should be discussed as part of the FY27 budget process. Administration agreed to return with a precise dollar figure and the committee voted to file the item for follow‑up during budget deliberations.
What’s next: Administration will supply the exact additional six‑month cost and the district will consider program funding during the FY27 budget hearings.
