Board of Education – Oct 26, 2026
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- Where
- Central Office Board Room
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What was decided
The board recommended the budget by a nine to nothing vote. It also approved an amendment to fund a music teacher at CMS from superintendent contingency, but only if the superintendent finds CMS students get fewer music lessons than students at other elementary schools.
What was discussed
Special education staffing. Staff presented added positions, including 14 educational assistants, a 1.0 charter and private school special educator, and a 0.2 occupational therapist increase, covered by moving money from other lines. Members asked what would happen for the rest of the year, and staff said reductions may be needed to meet IEP obligations.
Music lessons at CMS. Discussion noted that CMS lessons are now spaced further apart after position cuts. Views differed on whether other elementary schools see the same effect, since enrollment differs by school.
Local tax rate. Staff said the local rate would fall about 25% under the proposed budget, but the Department of Revenue must finalize the figures.
Beaver Meadow mold. Staff said a $100,000 increase to facility contingency responds to mold growth at Beaver Meadow, caused by settings that were not reset after summer weather changes.
Agenda
The main item is the FY27 budget. The meeting begins with a call to order by Pamela Walsh.
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