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The School Committee unanimously approved a $96,856,075 FY27 operating budget, a 3% increase over FY26, along with $1,078,363 in cash capital spending to send to Town Meeting. Members also unanimously authorized the Hardy and Hunnewell solar projects to move forward using remaining funds from the related building projects.
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The approved operating budget sets the School Committee’s FY27 spending request at nearly $96.9 million, while the capital budget covers furniture, equipment, and information technology. The Hardy and Hunnewell solar projects will proceed as part of larger building projects, using remaining project funds; the committee noted that additional funding could be requested if grant support does not materialize. Proposed changes to Advanced Placement and wellness-related policies were discussed but were not approved in the excerpts provided.
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