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2027
PROPOSED BUDGET
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CANTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
KIMBERLY MCCOURT, CHAIR
SONJA GROUDS, VICE CHAIR
KRISTIAN MERENDA, CLERK
KENDALL O'HALLORAN, MEMBER
AMANDA RYDER, MEMBER
CPS CENTRAL OFFICE TEAM
DEREK FOLAN, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
SARAH SHAW, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
BRIAN LYNCH, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
JULIANNE SHORE, DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
JOSH FOGEL, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL LEARNING
DEBORAH ROONEY, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, & ASSESSMENT
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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
960 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
Telephone: 781-821-5060
Fax: 781-575-6500
www.cantonma.org
Derek F. Folan, M.Ed.
Superintendent of Schools
An exceptional education that develops innovative thinkers, curious and empowered learners, and compassionate citizens.
March 12, 2026
Dear Canton School Community,
Thank you for allowing me to share the following message to start tonight’s School Committee Budget Hearing
and outline our current standing with regard to the FY27 Canton Public Schools budget. After working in
conjunction with Town officials and committees, the Canton Public Schools has an FY27 Budget target of $62.1
million, representing a 5 percent increase over last year’s budget amount.
We are incredibly grateful for this percentage increase, and we deeply appreciate the collaboration and
considerations on achieving that budget target. And yet, due to shortfalls and uncertainty around state aid and
exponentially rising operational costs, out-of-District tuitions and mandated special education transportation,
the Canton Public Schools District -- like all Districts in the state -- faces a significant budget deficit.
While other towns and districts face a deficit in the millions, we are looking at an $800,000 deficit after
factoring in the operating budget and offsets.
This year, school budgets around Massachusetts are in the most tenuous and volatile state in over a decade. Like
others, Canton is feeling this downward pressure of slowed growth, state aid shortfalls, increased student needs,
mandated expenses, and escalating bills. School budgets cannot keep up with costs.
In Canton, our enrollment has remained consistent, averaging between 3,100 to 3,300 students for over a
decade. However, as the FY27 Budget slidedeck outlines, our high needs population has risen dramatically over
the last 5 years, and our mandated out-of-district and transportation service costs -- which provides an
equitable and appropriate education for our most vulnerable and fragile high needs students -- have risen over
20 percent in the last three years.
The Canton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or homelessness.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Source page 4
In January and February at School Committee, we originally forecasted $66 million in expenses for FY27,
based on estimates and projections. As we refined that amount with more actuals and stronger projections, we
were able to reduce that total to $65 million. With the $62 million target, we still faced a projected $3 million
budget deficit.
Annually, we supplement our operating budget with revenue offsets, which always help us close the budget
deficit. Our offsets are the funds from revolving accounts (extracurricular and athletic fees, building rentals,
preK tuition, etc.), special education circuit breaker funds from the state, and the special education IDEA
federal grant. It’s not ideal to always use these offsets, but they are there for this reason, especially in tough
budget times.
For FY27, we plan on using $2.2 Million in revenue offsets, bringing our FY27 budget deficit to
approximately $800,000.
Last year, we faced a $490,000 budget deficit at this time. We were able to present a balanced budget for FY26
because we reduced some budget lines, we benefited from attrition from retirements, and our interim Director of
Student Services served in a part-time capacity. We also cut an Assistant Director of Student Services position,
and we cut a Home-to-School Interventionist position. All of these moves were part of a larger restructure to
ensure strong, efficient and effective service delivery, and it enabled us to address last year’s deficit.
This year, we are actively exploring every possible avenue to close this gap. Over the past few months, we have
carefully reviewed our expenditures across several areas. This includes examining potential reductions in
operating costs such as supplies and materials, instructional resources, software and digital subscriptions,
professional development expenditures, contracted services, transportation efficiencies, utilities, and other
non-personnel expenses.
We are very proud of the special education programming for high needs students in the District -- from the
Rodman Preschool program, to the K-22 ACCESS Programming to the GMS and CHS Therapeutic Programs.
Having these programs in house allows us to provide a higher level of service in the Canton community. To that
end, we are engaging in the idea of bringing a few transportation vans in house as well to offset the cost of an
outside vendor and service.
We are also examining staffing and positions as part of our review. While staff reductions are a last resort, we
anticipate the need to reduce and/or cut certain positions to address the deficit. We will do this thoughtfully
and respectfully, and our goal is to preserve two high priority areas-- classroom sizes and programming.
We will make final determinations in the weeks ahead.
The Canton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or homelessness.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Source page 5
Even in tough budget times, we will continue to maintain our commitment to excellence for our overall student
learning experience, our core values -- especially in the area of teaching and learning and an equitable education
-- and our District Strategic Plan. Our goal remains to approach this challenge thoughtfully, collaboratively, and
with the greatest care for our students, our staff, our families and the strength of our District.
Tonight, Assistant Superintendent of Budget and Finance Brian Lynch will present the FY27 budget, and we
will discuss the drivers behind the projected shortfall and the steps we are taking to minimize any impact on our
schools.
We thank you for your support through this process.
Sincerely,
Derek Folan
Superintendent
The Canton Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or homelessness.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)Source page 6
FY27 School Committee Budget Summary 3/12/2026
FY27 Projected Total FY26 Budgeted $ Increase % Increase
CEA ($ 41,879,693) ($ 38,948,320) ($ 2,931,373) 7.53%
PSC ($ 5,682,699) ($ 5,514,757) ($ 167,942) 3.05%
AFSCME ($ 3,164,937) ($ 2,878,916) ($ 286,021) 9.94%
Non-Union/Other ($ 1,477,070) ($ 1,305,765) ($ 250,000) 19.15%
Salary Total ($ 52,204,399) ($ 48,647,758) ($ 3,556,641) 7.31%
Instructional $2,598,931 $2,560,523 $38,408 1.50%
Non-Instructional $2,147,302 $2,111,408 $35,894 1.70%
Transportation $3,560,070 $2,242,054 $1,313,016 58.56%
Tuition $4,698,748 $3,625,000 $3,150,000 86.90%
Non Salary ($ 13,005,050) ($ 10,538,985) ($ 2,466,065) 23.40%
Total ($ 65,209,450) ($ 59,186,743) ($ 6,022,707) 10.18%
January 2026 FY27 Preliminary Budget - SC Voted Total ($ 66,526,095)
January - March 2026 FY27 Budget Analysis ($ (1,316,645)
March 2026 Current FY27 Projected ($ 65,209,450)
February 2026 FY27 FinCom - Voted Target ($ 62,172,973)
March 2026 FY 27 Projected Operating Surplus/Deficit ($ (3,036,477)
March 2026 FY27 Non-Operating Offset Projection ($ 2,233,200)
March 2026 Incorporated FY27 Projected Operating Surplus/Deficit ($ (803,277)
March 2026-June 2026 Reduction of Digital Tools Subscriptions ($ 101,000)
March 2026-June 2026 Anticipated cost savings using in-house Transportation ($ 302,277)
March 2026-June 2026 Staff Reductions ($ 400,000)
March 2026-June 2026 Total Anticipated FY27 Reductions ($ 803,277)
TOTAL FY27 Budget - Recommended School Committee Vote ($ 62,172,973)Source page 7
Canton Public Schools EVOLUTION OF BUDGETARY IMPACTS
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Drivers of
The Canton Public Schools budget is facing downward
pressure primarily fueled by a profound shift in student
Downward
need. With high-needs populations more than doubling
since 2015, our expenditures in specialized staffing and
mandated services have necessarily increased to maintain
Pressure educational quality and legal compliance
ENROLLMENT SPECIALIZED
TRANSPORTATION
TRENDS POPULATIONSSource page 9
Overall Enrollment Trends Enrollment in the Canton Public Schools has remained relatively steady over the last decade, with total students generally just over 3,000 in Prek-12. 0 i ce Oa a a) a CS | | No car ae Dl NT 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Overall Enrollment Trends Enrollment in the Canton Public Schools has remained relatively steady over the last decade, with total students generally just over 3,000 in PreK-12.
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Special education students served in
district
While overall Special education students served in out
enrollment has of district placements
remained steady,
the change in Low income and high needs populations
student Homeless students
demographics has
been significant. Multilingual LearnersSource page 11
Special Education Population Special education enrollment has risen from a pandemic low of 353 in 2018 to 594 in 2024. We have seen a 68% increase in intensity. This represents a shift toward more complex student needs that require more specialized staff and resources. CPS Special Education Enrollment 529 +68% Increase in Pandemic Low Intensity 2019 2020 2021 2023 2024 [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Special Education Population Special education enrollment has risen from a pandemic low of 353 in 2018 to 594 in 2024. We have seen a 68% increase in intensity. This represents a shift toward more complex student needs that require more specialized staff and resources.
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Special education Related services such as speech and
supports and language, occupational therapy, behavior
support services
services are legally
mandated. As the Special education teachers and support
needs of students staff including ABA Tutors and educational
assistants
increase, so does
our mandatory Expansion of specialized programming
spending such as therapeutic and substantially
separate classrooms
Other specialized and required equipment
and suppliesSource page 13
Instructional Support FTE Due to increasing special education populations, the requirement for speial education teachers has also increased. School Adjustment Counselor -- Non-Special Education School Adjustment Counselor -- Special Education School Psychologist -- Non-Special Education School Psychologist -- Special Education School Social Worker -- Non-Special Education School Social Worker -- Special Education Paraprofessional (Educational Assistant) Audiologist Occupational Therapist Orientation and Mobility Instructor (Peripatologist) Other Related Special Education Staff Physical Therapist Speech Pathologist
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Tuition to Out of District Schools Arising number of students require supports and services that are that are beyond the level of specialization or intensity that we are able to provide in district. In these cases, students are tuitioned into out of district placements. 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Tuition to Out of District Schools A rising number of students require supports and services that are that are beyond the level of specialization or intensity that we are able to provide in district. In these cases, students are tuitioned into out of district placements.
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Transportation to Out of District Schools The cost to educate students in out of district placements is compounded by not only tuition, but transportation costs. We are legally obligated to provide transportation. Many of these students require supports such as monitors and other specialized equipment for safety. Out-of-District Transportation Cost Correlates with Tuition Spike $3.63M [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Transportation to Out of District Schools The cost to educate students in out of district placements is compounded by not only tuition, but transportation costs. We are legally obligated to provide transportation. Many of these students require supports such as monitors and other specialized equipment for safety.
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GC Low Income and High Needs Populations CPS Low Income Enrollment Low-income enrollment has New Socioeconomic Baseline: >700 [ae 0)” ee ae ER ae cere anne —— baseline exceeding 700 eee ae ee ae nae als os Re students in 2025. H+ as ae This significant shift requires faa ae ie additional instructional support and social services 7a ee ele a aa ie) that were not part of the | oe | ae ee, ea ag historical budget profile. | | aa aa eae a [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Low Income and High Needs Populations Low-income enrollment has surged from an average near 214 students in 2015 to a new baseline exceeding 700 students in 2025. This significant shift requires additional instructional support and social services that were not part of the historical budget profile.
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Overall Student Population and High
Needs Populations
"High Needs" enfollment has grown significantly from 762 in 2015 to 1,241 in 2025
The "High Needs" category Canton Student Enrollment and High Needs Percentage (1994-2026)
encompasses any student
who is low-income, special
education, or a multi-lingual
learner.
More than 1,200 students, or ~
one-third of all students now
require specialized or
one 5 2750
additional support services ae
to succeed.
2500
1994 2000 2005
2010 2015
3500
3250
Total Enrollment
Year
B Total Enrollment High Needs %
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Overall Student Population and High
Needs Populations
"High Needs" enrollment has grown significantly from 762 in 2015 to 1,241 in 2025
The "High Needs" category
encompasses any student
who is low-income, special
education, or a multi-lingual
learner.
More than 1,200 students, or
one-third of all students now
require specialized or
additional support services
to succeed.Source page 18
MLL (Multilingual Learners) are screened
Multilingual Learners upon enrollment based on a home
Students who speak a language survey
language other than
English at home and/or are Many MLL students have already been
in the process of identified by a previous district
developing proficiency in
English. The mandated screening tool identifieds a
WIDA level (1 - 6) in each of four categories
(Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), as
well as an overall level
The WIDA level then correlates to a level of
service need for ML supports. Level 1
students require the most intense daily
supports.Source page 19
MLL Enrollment and Staffing Trends
—® MLL Students
MLL Enrollment vs. Staffing Levels = MUstaff (Data available from 2016)
Staff Data
Begins 160
Projected Growth
As MLL Student enrollment is
rapidly increasing, staff levels
are aimed to keep pace.
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Year
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MLL Enrollment and Staffing Trends
As MLL Student enrollment is
rapidly increasing, staff levels
are aimed to keep pace.
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Overall transportation costs have
experienced a dramatic increase
Transportation Costs
Mandated transportation costs for
Significant increases in specialized populations is a major factor:
transportation costs have Transportation for Homeless Students
been hugely impactful on Transportation for PreK Students
Transportation for Out of District Students
the CPS budget. In
particular, transportation
for specialized populations
makes up the majority of
these costs.Source page 21
Overall Transportation Costs Canton's Total Transportation Costs (SY 2009-2025) $6,000,000 $5,308,027 Transportation costs have risen exponentially over the last three years $3,937,328 $3,756,521 $2,587,986 $2,719,636 $2,586,016 $2,655,522 t 3 ° = < . & 8 $2,419,145 $1,333,602 $1,316,129 $1,717,794 $1,716,871 $1,199,507 $1,080,179 $1,039,344 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 School Year (SY) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Overall Transportation Costs Transportation costs have risen exponentially over the last three years
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Yellow Bus Transportation Yellow Bus Transportation only accounts one third of total transportation costs (31%) ~ € 3 Qo = =< . 2 ° a Canton’s Yellow Bus Transportation Costs (SY 2019-2025) $1,750,000 $1,653,106 $1,591,186 $1,500,000 Seen as $1,383,694 $1,250,000 $1,215,918 $1,020,354 $1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 School Year (SY) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Yellow Bus Transportation Yellow Bus Transportation only accounts one third of total transportation costs (31%)
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Transportation for Homeless Students This chart visualizes the costs associated with transporting our MKV/Homeless students $800,000 Transportation costs associated with homeless students are significant. $600,000 Students who are enrolled in Canton $400,000 Public Schools and become homeless, are entitled by law to remain in their $200,000 school of origin (CPS) until they graduate. They are also entitled to be transported to and from Canton. - =e -] =) Ei < i 2 3° a over the last three school years. $704,783.75 $630,977.12 $252,960.03 SY 2023 SY 2024 SY 2025 School Year (SY) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Transportation for Homeless Students Transportation costs associated with homeless students are significant. Students who are enrolled in Canton Public Schools and become homeless, are entitled by law to remain in their school of origin (CPS) until they graduate. They are also entitled to be transported to and from Canton.
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Transportation for PreK Students Canton's PreK Transportation Costs (SY 2019-2025) $400,000 Transportation costs associated with $355,390 PreK students are also significant. iene $300,000 Canton Public Schools has seen dramatic increases in the number of PreK students = $250,000 $232,726 who require transportation, and the costs 3 associated with this shift. This shift can be 3 oe attributed to larger numbers of 3-year-olds 8 $150,000 being referred, as well as a change to the process for transportation decisions siete = $82,741 = highlighted in the new IEP. per $52,167 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 School Year (SY) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Transportation for PreK Students Transportation costs associated with PreK students are also significant. Canton Public Schools has seen dramatic increases in the number of PreK students who require transportation, and the costs associated with this shift. This shift can be attributed to larger numbers of 3-year-olds being referred, as well as a change to the process for transportation decisions highlighted in the new IEP.
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Transportation to Out of District Schools The cost of transportation for out of district students accounts for more than half of the total transportation budget. Out-of-District Transportation Cost Correlates with Tuition Spike [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Transportation to Out of District Schools The cost of transportation for out of district students accounts for more than half of the total transportation budget.
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Responding to General Supplies Rising Mandated Costs Canton Public Schools has Overall staffing levels responded to the rise in mandated costs by attempting to leverage the Professional Development small “buckets” of discretionary funds
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Expenditures for General Classroom supplies has decreased over the past four years in an effort to “tighten our belts” General Classroom Supplies $838k $1000k $800k $500k - New Operational Normal $400k (Historic! Base) $3544 $324k 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] General Classroom Supplies Expenditures for General Classroom supplies has decreased over the past four years in an effort to “tighten our belts”
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Professional Development Expenditures for staff professional development have decreased in an effort to rely on less expensive “in- house” presenters
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Overall Staffing Levels
Over the last 4 years, staffing percentages have remained steady in relation to the budget as a whole.
(025 YTD Actual Expenses by Category 2024 YTD Actual Expenses by Category
Athletics: $547,419.87 (0.85%) —_- Athletics: $547,419.87 (0.85%)
Building Rental: $576,557.27 (0.90%) ESSER3: $327,059.04 (0.51%)
Tuition: $619,377.33 (0.96%) ~
00D Tuition: $871,367 (1.35%) . .
sities: $905,897.68 (1.41%) —— Total: Seat 487.79
IDEA 240; $1,007 876.08 (1.57%)
Salai "
$51,257,798.56 (70.34%) Building Rental (1.58%) ac le el ac,
[ $1,774,825.33 (1.55%)
{-$1,031,306.33 (1.44%) sopieon ne)
| $1,000,584.41(1.57%)
) $962,800.06 (1.31%)
$957,373.30 (1.14%) ‘Transportation
$960,625.93 (1.15%) $3,784,404.29 (5.88%)
/- $822,645.52 (1.13%)
//- $848,615.96 (1.13%) Services:
$843,886.61 (1.13%) $1,541,634. (240%)
7 $822,645.52 (1.13%)
$968,253.42 (1.33%)
$968,283.42 (1.33%) ree Salary: $43,908, 556.76
$1,120,202 (1.54%) "(7-32%) (68.25%)
$1,143,368.19 (1.54%)
$1,120,208.19 (1.54%) Salary; $43,908 556.76
‘Supplies $822,645.52 (1.13%) (68.25%)
| Services $1,343,040.14 (1.84%)
\ Cash Capital $1,243,388.19 (1.71%)
“ SPED Reserve $1,500,000 (2.06%)
* Circuit Breaker $3,001,473.79 (4.12%)
OOD Tuition $4,276,428.05 (5.87%)
I Salary $49,908 556.78 (68.25%) 30: $112,36237 (131%) IDEA: $47.41987 (0.85%)
Creut Breaker §4,710215 05 (732%) Ml Tite 1: $19,377 33 (0.96%) Tie 3: $10.07 83 (051%)
Transpotalion: §3,784,40420 (588%) Summer Schoo $576,557 27 (0.90%) Ml FARM. $6,337.33 (051%)
Salary $51,257,798.56 (70.34%) Nl OOD Tuition $4,276 428.05 (5.87%) Il Circuit Breaker $3,921,003.12 (5.38%) SPED Resa: $3,010,004 68%) er $7 41987 055%). ESSERE $3795 040518)
Transportation $3,001,473.79 (4.12%) lll School Lunch $1,683,366.71 (2.31%) lll SPED Reserve $1,500,000 (2.06%) Seeneestsiecast7 Gost, raed TT ad Hay
Services $1,343,040. 14 (1.84%) ll Cash Capital $1,243,388.19 (1.71%) Il Utities $1,120,202 (1.54%) IDEA 240: 3,007 76.08 (157%) I Non-Resident Tutton (0.57%) PLIW: $27 059.04 (051%)
Building Rental $1,683,663.19.306 (1..54%) Ml IDEA $968,253.42 (1.33%) ml Supplies $822,645.52 (1.19%) ois: $905 897.68 (1.41%) I Lort Books: SPED (057%) I Gives: $1,28:93 (0.57%)
Hi Building Rental $1,36,65.31 (1.31%) Ml Bullding Rental Renta 2(1.39%) Ml Tite 3 PE COD tear ar tae (LE ie Otens aperenns i OA Pree (LATS)
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Overall Staffing Levels
Over the last 4 years, staffing percentages have remained steady in relation to the budget as a whole.Source page 30
Overall Staffing Levels Over the last 4 years, staffing percentages have remained steady in relation to the budget as a whole. 2023 YTD Actual Expenses by Category 1g Rental 1.18 (0, Services \ $1,155,724.64 (2.07% Supplies $1,171,393.57 (2.10% rransportat 239.25 (4.69%) OOD Tuition 50,652.28 (5.64%) Salary $41,249,800.50 (73.88%) Hi OOD Tuition $3,150,652.28 (5.64%) Supplies $1,171,393.57 (2.10%) I Transportation $2,619,239.25 (4.69%) lll Services $1,155,724.64 (2.07%) @& Capital $2,444,000 (4.38%) & Utilities $931,031.94 (1.67%) I Food Service $1,585,179.04 (2.84%) lll Building Rental $390,480.18 (0.70%) I Other Expenses $1,041,290.01 (1.86%) 2022 YTD Actual Expenses by Category Supplies Other Expenses $938,732.32 (1.78%) $1,365,821.91 (2.59%) Services $1,295,080.36 (2.46%) Transportation $2,170,120.15 $43,293,996.08 (82.13%) II Salary $43,293,996 .08 (82.13%) OOD Tuition $2,745,623 (5.21%) I Transportation $2,170,120.15 (4.12%) @ Services $1,295,080.36 (2.46%) I Utilities $956,400 (1.81%) 1 Supplies $938,732.32 (1.78%) 1 Other Expenses $1,365,821.91 (2.59%) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Overall Staffing Levels Over the last 4 years, staffing percentages have remained steady in relation to the budget as a whole.
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Comparable Districts (QF Per Pupil Expenditures In relation to our DART CANTON vs. STATE AVERAGE: PER PUPIL districts, as well as other EXPENDITURE (2023-2024) districts in the Hockomock Comparison of Canton’s expenditure against the state average. Canton League, Canton general Bl State Average falls in the middle of our Dart districts, and ends Hockomock. ed 21,763 21,886 23,539 23,165 20,000 15,000 10,000 EXPENDITURE ($) 5,000 0 2023 2024 SCHOOL YEAR [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Comparable Districts Per Pupil Expenditures In relation to our DART districts, as well as other districts in the Hockomock League, Canton general falls in the middle of our Dart districts, and leads the Hockomock.
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DART Districts - Per Pupil Expenditures +. a Total Per Pupil Doll z Motos | Total Expencitures | 16.977 _ 2024 | Ashland Total Expenditures| 17,922 Walpole Total Expenditures | 20,298 Sas [op a 2024 | Mansfield 2024 nbs [Eitan [tpn] Zea | [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] DART Districts - Per Pupil Expenditures
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Dart- Per Pupil Expenditures Annual Per Pupil Expenditures of DART Comparable Districts (SY 2016-2024) $27,732 $25,000 Ashburnham- Westminster Ashland Burlington Canton Easton Foxborough Mansfield Melrose Sharon Tewksbury Walpole Per Pupil Expenditure ($) tee eteeee 4 t $12,003 $12,175 $12,327 $12,401 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 «©2023 «2024 School Year (SY) [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Dart- Per Pupil Expenditures
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G Hockomock - Per Pupil Expenditures HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE: ANNUAL PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE (2014-2024) 25,000 22,500 20,000 17,500 — ie lu c = Ee fay = Ld a >< [ee 15,000 12,500 12777 1 10,000 2014 Analysis of total expenditures across 11 districts. Canton highlighted in Dark Green. 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 YEAR 2020 2021 2022 2023 23,539 —® Canton 521 —@= Attleboro 2024 Foxborough 3 —e Franklin —®> King Philip ~~ Mansfield =e Milford —®~ North Attleborough © Sharon ~®— Stoughton ~*~ Taunton [Original embedded text, retained for comparison] Hockomock - Per Pupil Expenditures
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FY27 School Committee Budget Summary 3/12/2026
FY27 Projected Total FY26 Budgeted $ Increase % Increase
CEA ($ 41,879,693) ($ 38,948,320) ($ 2,931,373) 7.53%
PSC ($ 5,682,699) ($ 5,514,757) ($ 167,942) 3.05%
AFSCME ($ 3,164,937) ($ 2,878,916) ($ 286,021) 9.94%
Non-Union/Other ($ 1,477,070) ($ 1,305,765) ($ 250,000) 19.15%
Salary Total ($ 52,204,399) ($ 48,647,758) ($ 3,556,641) 7.31%
Instructional $2,598,931 $2,560,523 $38,408 1.50%
Non-Instructional $2,147,302 $2,111,408 $35,894 1.70%
Transportation $3,560,070 $2,242,054 $1,313,016 58.56%
Tuition $4,698,748 $3,625,000 $3,150,000 86.90%
Non Salary ($ 13,005,050) ($ 10,538,985) ($ 2,466,065) 23.40%
Total ($ 65,209,450) ($ 59,186,743) ($ 6,022,707) 10.18%
January 2026 FY27 Preliminary Budget - SC Voted Total ($ 66,526,095)
January - March 2026 FY27 Budget Analysis ($ (1,316,645)
March 2026 Current FY27 Projected ($ 65,209,450)
February 2026 FY27 FinCom - Voted Target ($ 62,172,973)
March 2026 FY 27 Projected Operating Surplus/Deficit ($ (3,036,477)
March 2026 FY27 Non-Operating Offset Projection ($ 2,233,200)
March 2026 Incorporated FY27 Projected Operating Surplus/Deficit ($ (803,277)
March 2026-June 2026 Reduction of Digital Tools Subscriptions ($ 101,000)
March 2026-June 2026 Anticipated cost savings using in-house Transportation ($ 302,277)
March 2026-June 2026 Staff Reductions ($ 400,000)
March 2026-June 2026 Total Anticipated FY27 Reductions ($ 803,277)
TOTAL FY27 Budget - Recommended School Committee Vote ($ 62,172,973)