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Salem Public Schools projects an estimated FY27 budget gap of approximately $4.7 million, with expenses expected to rise by about $8.6 million. The district will seek savings through shared priorities and collectively determined reductions rather than assigning individual schools or departments specific cutting targets.
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The projected gap reflects expected increases in personnel, transportation, special education, and other costs. The district plans to protect classrooms, maintain small elementary class sizes, and prioritize programs and schools affected by the elementary reconfiguration while considering reductions to employees, transportation, and rent and seeking additional lease revenue. Stakeholder meetings and public forums will continue before preliminary budget recommendations are presented.
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