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The joint meeting reviewed FY27 school budget revisions, including a reduction in the proposed general fund budget from $36.74 million to $33.88 million and a $1.586 million increase in special education tuition. Construction was reported on schedule, with a possible $10 million savings and no contingency funds used.
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The meeting focused on financial pressures facing the school budget, especially rising special education costs and an expected 7% reduction in federal grants. Officials discussed strengthening the special education stabilization fund after nearly $1 million in unbudgeted costs this year. The town administrator search had reached a verbally accepted offer, pending a contract; the minutes do not record a final appointment.
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