School Committee approves $21.5M FY27 budget with staffing cuts
Winchendon approves $21.5M school budget with staffing adjustments. The School Committee unanimously backed the FY27 budget of $21,525,206, comprising $18,667,547 in general fund and $3,666,273 in local contribution. The budget includes elimination of an unfilled Special Education position at
School Committee · Meeting of March 19, 2026
Winchendon approves $21.5M school budget with staffing adjustments. The School Committee unanimously backed the FY27 budget of $21,525,206, comprising $18,667,547 in general fund and $3,666,273 in local contribution. The budget includes elimination of an unfilled Special Education position at Memorial School, a total reduction of four positions tied to IEP caseload, and replacement of a guidance position with a dean of students.
Superintendent C. King told the committee that survey data identified more rigorous academic programming and competitive sports as the primary factors drawing students to other districts.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of March 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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