Hello SSVT Community,
At the school committee's January 16th meeting, a public hearing was held on the school budget. There were representatives from three towns finance committees in attendance. The current budget proposal stands at a 4.92% increase. The Whitman-Hanson Express covered the meeting if you would like further information.
Over the next few months, the state legislature will begin its deliberations on the state budget, which has a direct impact on how much state aid schools get (referred to as "Chapter 70" aid). Also in the next few months, we will begin to meet with town finance committees to discuss the individual town costs ("assessments") that pay for a portion of the overall school budget.
The budget process concludes in May/June when our individual towns hold their respective town meetings and ultimately vote on their assessment.
Please contact me if you have any questions!
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