Budget

Final Education Budget

On April 6, 2026, the Board of Education approved $2.5 million in reductions to next year’s school operating budget, as required by the Town Council. These reductions affect staffing, operations, and student resources. They reflect a challenging budget year and are expected to create ongoing financial pressures in future budgets. The reductions include:

1. Staffing reductions of 1 elementary teacher, 3.4 secondary teachers, 1 multilingual tutor, and 1 custodian

2. Transportation reductions of 4 buses and parts/repairs expenses

3. Operations and maintenance reductions in funding for equipment and projects

4. Student programs and resources reductions in systemwide equipment, music equipment, athletic uniforms, and elementary supplies

5. Special education reductions in legal and evaluation services funding

6. Financial adjustments were made to 

• the pension savings (per the Town Council's reduced pension assumption)

• the LINKS revenue line (to reflect an increase in out-of-district tuition)

• the staff turnover line (decreased savings as fewer teachers than expected have announced their retirement)