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The School Committee reviewed FY27 budget scenarios ranging from a 2% to a 5.27% increase; the lower-increase options would require reductions of $1 million to $3 million affecting staffing, class sizes, fees, electives, supports, and security.
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No FY27 school budget was adopted. The administration is developing a proposal amid projected state aid of $221,778, while collective bargaining costs remain unknown. The proposed budget is scheduled for a School Committee public hearing in March and presentation to the Town Council on May 12, 2026. Elementary students in grades K-5 will use shared or classroom device carts instead of taking school devices home, while the high school and Chapman program will remain unchanged.
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