School Committee holds FY27 budget hearing with multiple options presented.
The South Hadley School Committee held a public budget hearing on the FY27 budget, with Superintendent Jennifer Voyik presenting multiple scenarios including nine million dollar and eleven million dollar options. The presentation covered Chapter 70 state aid history, budget drivers, position
Public Schools · Meeting of March 11, 2026
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley School Committee held a public budget hearing on the FY27 budget, with Superintendent Jennifer Voyik presenting multiple scenarios including nine million dollar and eleven million dollar options. The presentation covered Chapter 70 state aid history, budget drivers, position reductions across all scenarios, and special education cost increases. Seven public commenters raised concerns about the Mosier School building project, AP course access, sports fees, and special education expenses.
The committee discussed potential collaborations with Clark School for the Deaf, vocational director staffing, and DESE class-size recommendations.
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Source: the Public Schools meeting of March 11, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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