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The Board of Education presented a proposed 5.89% budget increase, citing labor contracts, benefits, inflation, transportation, utilities, state mandates, academic needs, and building maintenance. Officials also discussed approximately $352,000 in uncommitted funds used to address Quaker Farms School air-quality problems, though the amount had not yet been certified by town auditors.
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The meeting did not include a final vote on the school budget. School officials said reducing the proposal would likely affect facilities and preventative maintenance, while Board of Finance members emphasized balancing school needs with what residents can afford. The discussion also highlighted academic performance concerns, declining high-school enrollment, special-education costs, and rising expenses from delayed maintenance.
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