FY27 Budget Update – May 20, 2026 This presentation summarizes the South Hadley School District's approved FY27 budget of $27.5 million, including how the funding gap was closed through Town Meeting, which positions and programs were saved, new staffing needs, and proposed strategic investments for the coming school year.
Principal Elizabeth Wood holds a FY27 Budget presentation for South Hadley High School. Recorded on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
This document provides the presentation materials from the South Hadley School District's FY27 Public Budget Hearing on March 11, 2026, detailing a proposed district budget of $27.5 million. It outlines primary budget drivers such as special education and utilities, alongside a stark comparison of funding scenarios, including a deficit budget that would necessitate significant cuts to staffing, extracurriculars, and academic programs.
This document is the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget binder for South Hadley Public Schools, detailing financial plans, enrollment trends, and recent district accomplishments. It outlines multiple budget scenarios—ranging from a deficit budget to override options—to address the district's structural financial pressures and rising costs for facilities, special education, and human capital.