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May 19, 2026

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May 11, 2026

School Committee approves FY2027 final budget

At a special Lowell School Committee meeting on May 11, 2026 (5:30 PM, City Council Chamber), the Committee approved the Lowell Public Schools FY2027 final bottom-line budget of $287,966,413 to be submitted to the City Manager. The vote was 6 yeas, 1 absent (Mr. Bahou). The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 PM.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Lowell School Committee reviews FY26 financial reports, advances School Site Council policy work, and highlights Acera EI STEAM partnership

The Lowell School Committee met May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chamber. Members present: Mr. Bahou, Mr. Conway, Ms. Delrossi, Mayor Gitschier, Mr. Lay, Ms. Martin (on Zoom) and Ms. McFadden. The meeting included a Spotlight on Excellence featuring Acera EI, routine approvals of previous meeting minutes, motions directing the superintendent on School Site Councils and guidance staffing, referral of a Strategic Plan item to a subcommittee, and presentation/acceptance of FY26 Quarter 3 budget and grants reports. The scheduled public hearing on Inter-District School Choice was withdrawn to May 20, 2026.

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School Committee approves FY2027 final budget

Lowell School Committee reviews FY26 financial reports, advances School Site Council policy work, and highlights Acera EI STEAM partnership

Lowell School Committee continues FY27 budget hearing; restores select positions and approves teaching-staff bottom line