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The committee reviewed a proposed FY27 Wareham school budget of $38.24 million, an increase of about $2.155 million from FY26, along with the town’s broader budget and Upper Cape budget presentation.
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The proposed school budget includes nearly $6 million for out-of-district special education placements and transportation, with possible additional town funding of $500,000 to $800,000 discussed. The town budget presentation covered taxes, state aid, local receipts, fixed costs, and rising assessments; officials noted that 69% of funds go to the School Department, excluding benefits. The committee did not vote on Town Meeting articles at this meeting and planned to take those votes at its next meeting.
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