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The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough
NSboro News
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s),
I want to provide a Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) overview of each of the budgets and where they are in the process:
PreK-8 Northborough
School Committee Approved Budget: 2/4/26
Summary:
The FY27 School Committee Approved Budget for Northborough PreK-8 is $32,076,841, representing a $2.09M (6.96%) increase over FY26. The budget maintains class sizes, student programming, and core staffing while absorbing significant cost pressures driven primarily by special education transportation, out-of-district tuition, collaborative tuition, and salaries, which account for nearly 58% of the total increase. To reach this recommendation, the District reduced over $2.0M from earlier budget drafts, including 7.4 FTE reductions and line-item cuts to supplies, curriculum resources, technology, and transportation. The budget prioritizes support for math and science curricula, educator leadership, equity initiatives, student wellness, and building safety, while balancing fiscal responsibility amid volatile Circuit Breaker reimbursements and rising mandated costs.
PreK-8 Southborough
Revised Recommended Budget - School Committee will Vote on 2/11/26
Summary:
As we plan for the 2026-2027 school year, the District and School Committee remain focused on protecting strong schools, supporting students, and managing rising costs responsibly. The School Committee will deliberate and vote on the Southborough Revised Recommended FY27 budget on February 11, 2026. The proposed $26.1 million budget represents a 3.99% increase and maintains level services, including stable class sizes, continued student programming, and strong staffing. The increase is driven primarily by rising costs outside local control, such as specialized student services, contractual salary obligations, and substitute staffing, while ensuring student needs and state requirements are met. The District made careful adjustments, including expense reductions and use of state reimbursements, to keep the increase as low as possible, and some planned positions are not included to remain within financial limits. Overall, the FY27 budget continues to support strong academics, student well-being and safety, equitable opportunities, and responsible financial stewardship. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay engaged as we move toward Town Meeting.
Northborough-Southborough Regional School District
Revised Preliminary Budget Presented 1/25/26 - A Recommended Budget will be presented on 2/25/26
Summary:
The FY27 Revised Preliminary Budget totals $32,356,918, representing an 8.98% increase over the FY26 appropriated budget of $29,690,194. The budget maintains level services, emphasizing class sizes, student experiences, and high-quality staffing, consistent with prior years’ priorities. Major budget drivers include special education transportation, out-of-district tuition, collaborative tuition, health insurance, and salaries. Four special education and health insurance line items alone account for 47.69% of the total FY27 increase. The budget has undergone multiple rounds of reductions, moving from an initial request increase of 12.79% in October to 10.35% in December to the current 8.98% in January. A Recommended Budget will be presented to the Regional School Committee at its February 25, 2026, meeting.
Respectfully,
Gregory L. Martineau
Superintendent of Schools |
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As we plan for the next six years, we are asking families to help shape the District's next strategic plan by completing a brief survey. The goal is to hear from 1,000 parents.  Please review the current plan here: Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge
Please complete the community survey here: Strategic Planning Survey Link
Thank you for helping us shape the future of education in Northborough and Southborough. We appreciate your partnership.
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NSboro Artificial Intelligence (AI) Study Group - Seeking Volunteers |
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The Northborough, Southborough, and Northborough-Southborough Regional School Committees have charged the Superintendent to form an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Study Group for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. If you are interested in serving on the study group, please complete the interest form linked below by Friday, February 13, 2026.
The group will explore how AI impacts teaching and learning, equity and access, data privacy, and appropriate use of AI in schools. The Study Group will serve in an advisory role only and will present recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools.
Superintendent
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School Committee Meetings |
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Northborough School Committee
Monday, March 4, 2026
6:30 PM
Agenda - TBD
Lincoln Street Elementary School Cafetorium
76 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
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Southborough School Committee
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:30 PM
Agenda
P. Brent Trottier Middle School Library
49 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
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Regional School Committee
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 PM
Agenda - TBD
ARHS Library
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
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Combined School Committee Meeting
Northborough School Committee
Southborough School Committee
Regional School Committee
Superintendency Union #3
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
5:30 PM
Agenda - TBD
ARHS Library
79 Bartlett Street
Northborough, MA 01532
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Upcoming Superintendent's Office Hours |
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In-person office hours provide a time and space for parents and guardians to connect with the Superintendent to ask questions, share feedback, or raise concerns about their student or their experience with The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough.
Upcoming:
Monday, May 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Woodward School Library
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