South Hadley schools approve $1.4 million in warrants, budget preview looms.
South Hadley School Committee approves $1.4 million in warrants and hears budget preview. Chair Eric Friesner led the committee in unanimously approving warrant #2026-161 ($400,423.09) and biweekly payroll ($843,060.46), plus warrant #2026-153 ($168,324.36) with one abstention from Vice Chair
Public Schools · Meeting of January 7, 2026
South Hadley School Committee approves $1.4 million in warrants and hears budget preview. Chair Eric Friesner led the committee in unanimously approving warrant #2026-161 ($400,423.09) and biweekly payroll ($843,060.46), plus warrant #2026-153 ($168,324.36) with one abstention from Vice Chair Danielle Cooke. Superintendent Jennifer Voyik presented a preliminary overview of FY27 budget needs, including five-year projections and potential override scenarios, without formal action.
SHEA President Amy Foley warned that South Hadley is losing qualified educators to neighboring districts and urged the committee to address cuts to elementary reading and math interventionists and extracurricular activities.
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Source: the Public Schools meeting of January 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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