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TECCA board approves $46.7 million FY27 budget after executive session
Summary
After an executive session, the TECCA Commonwealth Virtual School Board unanimously approved a $46,730,334.80 FY27 budget that assumes 2,975 students and funds 15 additional staff positions; the budget discussion centered on enrollment trends and demographic changes.
The TECCA Commonwealth Virtual School Board unanimously approved a $46,730,334.80 fiscal year 2027 budget after returning from executive session on April 9, 2026.
The vote followed presentations from Superintendent Patrick Lattuca and finance lead Gale Clark, who framed the plan on demographic shifts and revenue assumptions. Clark presented a projected revenue figure of $46,730,334 and detailed expenses including $28,555,960 for salaries and benefits, $9,845,138 in fee-based expenses, $6,528,535 in department-specific costs and approximately $1,743,302 for facilities-related costs beginning July 1 in the new office building. "TECCA needs predictability as the fluctuation in tuition increases have not been stable," Dr. Lattuca said during the presentation.
Why it matters: the FY27 assumptions drive staffing and programming decisions. The budget is based on an assumed enrollment figure of 2,975 students over the multi-year planning window, a per-student revenue assumption of $13,658, flat-funded grants of $2,200,000, and a staffing request for 15 additional positions including middle- and high-school teachers, paraprofessionals, an enrollment specialist, truancy and attendance coordinator, IT support, an instructional coach and a coordinator for innovative pathways and work-based learning.
Board discussion and process: the budget presentation reviewed historical tuition volatility and year-to-year changes in student populations, noting a growth in high-needs and low-income students. Clark and Lattuca walked the board through revenue/expense comparisons and line-item drivers such as increased health insurance costs and additional compensation requests.
Formal action: following an executive session called under M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(2) and (3), Board Chair Peter Sanchioni moved to approve the budget; Jerry Helsing moved the motion and Dr. Sandra Einsel seconded. The motion passed by unanimous roll-call vote.
Next steps: the board confirmed the approval on the record and reconvened open session; the next regular meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
