Not a Peep From Public on FY2014 Algonquin Budget

Regional School Committee Chairman Shirley Lundberg remarked, "Well, then all here is perfect," as the audience had no feedback on the public hearing on the FY2014 Algonquin school budget Wednesday night. 

At $19,240,779, the budget shows an increase of $715,363 over FY2013, or 3.86 percent. The amount assessed to both towns (Northborough and Southborough) totals $15,339,439, an amount that is offset by Chapter 70 state aid, regional transportation reimbursement and E&D "rainy day" funds).

Two special education teaching positions total $86,000, and were funded through a federal grant that was previously unavailable.

A savings of $346,351 from the FY2013 is the result of reducing health care costs, transportation for special education, savings from retirements and leaves and unemployment benefits.