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Pittsfield Schools face a $4M budget gap in 2027, prompting staffing adjustments and equity-focused reforms amid declining enrollment and rising costs.
Pittsfield Public Schools face a $4 million budget gap for 2027, driven by rising costs and declining enrollment, prompting a shift to student-based budgeting to prioritize equity and cut expenses without layoffs.
The district will adjust staffing, reduce class sizes, and use grants to fund initiatives including a behavioral program and data systems.
Despite modest state aid increases, funding shortfalls stem from inflation, special education costs, and a net loss in Chapter 70 funding.
The School Committee will review the draft budget on March 11.
Meanwhile, a regional education study has been scaled back after two bids exceeded the $125,000 budget, with officials reissuing the request for proposals to fit available funds.
Las escuelas de Pittsfield se enfrentan a una brecha presupuestaria de $ 4M en 2027, lo que provocó ajustes de personal y reformas centradas en la equidad en medio de la disminución de la matrícula y el aumento de los costos.