Superintendent Dolloff has released the proposed FY27 Budget and will be presenting an overview at upcoming School Committee meetings in January.
The proposed FY27 budget reflects expenditures 4.4% higher than the current year. While the proposal includes the reduction of several staff positions districtwide, we anticipate no reduction in services, as enrollment is projected to drop in corresponding fashion.
You will find a detailed explanation of the budget and a line item detail on our district finance page.
This proposal will be presented to the School Committee in two workshop sessions. The first will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, when the Committee will review the budgets for Rowe School, YES, and HMS along with Athletics.
The second budget workshop will take place on Monday, January 26, also at 6:00 p.m. when the Committee will review proposed budgets for YHS, Special Education, and all operational cost centers (facilities, transportation, etc.).
Both budget workshops will take place at the Log Cabin on Main Street.
The full budget review calendar is provided below.
We hope you will consider engaging in the budget review process, which is open to the public at all times.
Fiscal Year (FY27) Budget Development Calendar
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Overview of Superintendent's Proposed Budget for Finance Committee – 8:30 a.m., Central Office
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Budget Workshop I and Overview for School Committee; 6:00 p.m., Log Cabin
Monday, January 26, 2026
Budget Workshop II 6:00 p.m.; Log Cabin
Thursday, February 5, 2026
First Reading –School Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m. at Log Cabin
Monday, March 9 , 2026
Finance Committee review of first reading and adjustments; 8:30 a.m., Central Office
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Second Reading and Adoption – Regular School Committee Meeting; 7:00 p.m., Log Cabin
Thursday, March 19 , 2026
Budget Presentation to Town Council; 7:00 p.m., Log Cabin
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Town Council – Public Hearing I and First Reading; 7:00 p.m., Log Cabin
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Town Council – Public Hearing II and Second Reading/Adoption; 7:00 p.m., Log Cabin
VOTING
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Town Meeting – 7:00 p.m. at YHS Auditorium
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Budget Referendum – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at YHS Gym