Weston schools advance $51.4M budget with 3.99% increase
School Committee reviews $51.4 million FY27 budget with 3.99 percent increase. Superintendent Dr. Karen Zaleski presented the proposal totaling $51,380,028, reduced from an initial 5.36 percent proposal, which includes staffing reductions in office aide and support roles paired with investments in
School Committee · Meeting of January 12, 2026
WESTON — School Committee reviews $51.4 million FY27 budget with 3.99 percent increase. Superintendent Dr. Karen Zaleski presented the proposal totaling $51,380,028, reduced from an initial 5.36 percent proposal, which includes staffing reductions in office aide and support roles paired with investments in high school sectioning and expanded world language programs.
The district is exploring bus leasing as a cost control measure. The committee unanimously approved a consent agenda.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of January 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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