Advisory Committee hears Wellesley school budget request of $96.8 million
Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 11, 2026
Wellesley's Public Schools presented a $96.8 million FY27 budget request including significant staffing reductions. School Committee Chair Niki Ofenloch proposed cuts of 19.5 FTEs despite a 3% increase over the current year. In-district special education programs are estimated to avoid $17.5 million in out-of-district placement costs, while Advisory Committee members raised concerns that the "level service" label masks ongoing cuts to student-facing positions despite enrollment decline.
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Source: the Advisory Committee meeting of February 11, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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