School Committee approves $56.7 million FY 27 strong budget
Northampton School Committee · Meeting of April 9, 2026
Northampton School Committee approves $56.7 million strong FY 27 budget. The Committee voted 9-0 to approve the $56,774,495 strong budget, with Mayor Sciarra abstaining, adding special education teachers, reading and math interventionists, and a dean of students position across the district. Mayor Sciarra cited concerns about reserve depletion within two years, creating an $8 million deficit, and indicated the city will need a tax override for FY 28.
The Committee also unanimously accepted four superintendent finalists for consideration.
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Source: the Northampton School Committee meeting of April 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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