The School Committee met to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2024.

They voted for Superintendent John Buckey to present two budget scenarios to the town.

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One budget includes all cuts requested by the Town, while the other includes an override with no additional costs.

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The committee needs to post their budget by Thursday for the budget hearing next Tuesday.

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Final numbers needed to complete the budget are pending, as they are waiting for the town to close the FY22 books.

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Article 31 is a supplemental appropriation and expenses of several departments.

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The committee had to cut $800,000 from their budget, which will lead to job and program cuts.

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School Committee member Meagan Taylor expressed concern about making decisions without actual numbers.

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School Committee Chair Sarah Fox wanted to present three budget scenarios to the town.

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The committee voted to present just two scenarios, excluding the ideal budget.

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