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The Finance Sub-Committee reported an immediate projected school budget deficit of $2,880,980 after $1,469,020 in new funding is offset by rising salaries, out-of-district tuition, collaborative costs, indirect costs, and an approximately $800,000 prior-year deficit. The committee also voted to accept a $75,000 donation to create scholarships for Gardner High School seniors.
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The reported budget gap reflects about $900,000 in salary increases, $650,000 more for out-of-district tuition, $700,000 more for collaboratives, roughly $1.3 million in higher indirect costs, and last year’s approximately $800,000 deficit. The committee also reviewed expense pressures, including a $42,000 plowing and sanding bill and ongoing elevator work at Gardner Elementary School. A $75,000 donation will support scholarships for Gardner High School seniors.
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