School districts present FY27 budgets with cost pressures
Dennis Select Board hears regional school budgets. The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District presented a $2,431,342 FY27 operating budget plus over $2.2 million in deferred projects, with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith citing rising tuition and transportation costs amid declining enrollment,
Select Board · Meeting of March 12, 2026
Dennis Select Board hears regional school budgets. The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District presented a $2,431,342 FY27 operating budget plus over $2.2 million in deferred projects, with Superintendent Dr. Marc Smith citing rising tuition and transportation costs amid declining enrollment, though high-needs student enrollment is climbing.
The 8 percent assessment increase to Dennis prompted override planning discussion. Cape Cod Regional Technical High School Superintendent Dr. Bob Sanborn presented a 4.51 percent budget increase of $833,000, driven by materials, services, insurance, benefits, and transportation costs; enrollment stands at 703 students, including 15 from Dennis.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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