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2026-2027 Budget Approved - Board of Education Meeting - 5.28.26

May 29, 2026 

Good afternoon,

Last evening, the Board of Education finalized and approved the 2026–2027 Budget in the amount of $125,725,886. This reflects an increase of $4,003,784 (3.289%).

2026-2027 Budget Approved Board of Education Meeting

2026-2027 

Budget Request 

Financial Cost 

Financial Increase 

Percentage Increase 

Sustained Budget 

125,124,154

3,402,152

2.795%

Strategic Budget 

601,632

601,632

.494%

Total 

125,725,886

4,003,784

3.289%
       

The following staff changes were included in the approved 2026–2027 budget.

Curriculum Coordinators

  • Reduced the number of Curriculum Coordinator positions by one 
  • Restructured and broadened the scope of work and responsibilities for the remaining five Curriculum Coordinators 
  • Extended four of the five Curriculum Coordinators to a 12-month work year

Department Head Stipends

  • Added 2 Department Head Stipends for electives to support the secondary coordinator 
    • 1 Humanities Department Head 
    • 1 STEM Department Head 

Certified Staff Positions - Grant Funded  

  • Added 1.0 FTE Bilingual Speech & Language Pathologist 
  • Added 1.0 FTE Social Worker - Pond Hill/Stevens STARS Program

Certified Staff Positions 

  • Added 4.0 FTE Elementary Teacher Team Leaders 

Non-Certified Staff Positions

  • Added 1.0 FTE Day - Time Custodian
  • Added Part - Time Maintenance Assistant 
  • Added 1.0 FTE District Plumber     

Daily Substitute Pay

  • Increased the daily substitute pay rate from 110 a day to 120 a day

Reduction in Student Attendance Days

  • The number of student attendance days has been reduced from 183 to 182 for the upcoming school year.

We are pleased to share that the district remains fully funded for the 2026–2027 school year. Our continued focus remains on providing a high-quality education and supporting the growth and success of every student. With the collective efforts of our dedicated staff, families, and community partners, we are confident we can continue to meet the needs of our students and school community.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding, patience, and ongoing support. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Thank you,

Danielle Bellizzi

Superintendent


 

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