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The proposed FY27 school budget is 3.76% above the current budget but would provide less than level service, requiring the elimination of 7.9 positions and a $711,137 reduction. The committee also reviewed a proposed $750,000 Community Preservation Committee grant for the Wharf Park project, financed through bonding.
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School officials said the FY27 allocation will support a robust program but will still require staffing cuts because salaries, transportation, and special education costs are rising. The School Department plans to build its special education reimbursement reserve to $2.7 million over four years. The Wharf Park proposal would use Community Preservation funds for a $1.2 million accessibility-focused renovation, with construction expected to take about eight months.
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