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The superintendent presented FY2027 budget scenarios requiring $922,603 in cuts if the override passes and $2,771,418 if it fails. The School Committee discussed the scenarios but did not record a budget vote.
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The proposed school budget would increase 9.54% over the FY2026 city appropriation before reductions. If the override fails, the district said it may need to reduce or eliminate late-bus service, textbooks, software, professional development, and some programs, including world language, STEAM, band, and music. The plans remain subject to the city budget process and future School Committee action.
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