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The committee unanimously approved nine school warrant articles totaling $2,564,636, including curriculum, building repairs, security cameras, technology, transportation, fields, and facilities planning. The proposed FY27 school budget is 4.71% higher than the current budget, requiring a $308,000 reduction to meet the town’s 4.25% target.
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The approved warrant articles authorize the School Committee to move forward with several school-related capital and program investments, including $605,000 for the Marshall Simonds cooling tower, $685,960 for BHS boiler room repairs, and $347,325 for the Pine Glen front vestibule. The committee also began reviewing a plan to continue limited school choice for 2026–2027, with up to 10 grade 9 students and five students in each of grades 10 through 12. A vote on substance-use screening information is planned for a future meeting.
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