BERLIN — The school board will continue to review the fiscal 2027 school budget at its meeting tonight, along with policy reviews and educational updates.
As presented at its first meeting with the council March 9, next year’s proposed school budget is $25,674,908 — up 4.45 percent or $1,094,000 over the 2025-26 school year budget.
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