Committee reviews data, approves FY27 budget transfers

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What happened

The committee reviewed extensive wellness and achievement data showing improvements in student mental health and gains for marginalized student groups, but persistent gaps for special education and low-income students. The committee voted unanimously to approve FY27 budget transfers, including an $883,000 out-of-district special education tuition overage to be offset by grant funds. The committee voted to enter executive session on Concord Teachers Association support-staff contract negotiations.

Key decisions

• 💰 FY27 budget transfers approval. The committee approved the FY27 budget transfers as presented, including an $883,000 out-of-district special education tuition overage to be offset by IDEA grant and circuit breaker funds. The transfers also reflected instructional leadership savings from retirements, increased maintenance and operations costs from natural gas price increases and a settled staff contract, and a supplemental appropriation for homeless student transportation. (Vote unanimous). Read case details
• 📝 Executive session on CTA support-staff contract talks. The committee entered executive session under Open Meeting Law Purpose 3 to discuss collective bargaining with the Concord Teachers Association's Education Support Professionals unit and did not return to open session. Contract terms remain under negotiation. (Vote all five members voting in the affirmative). Read case details

Next dates

• Nov. 9: Elementary teacher ALICE lockdown drill training
• Nov. 13: School Committee coffee at Fowler Library, 1:30-3 p.m.
• Feb. 2: Select Board special election

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