 Hoosac Valley School Committee Approves $23M Budget for Fiscal 2026The spending plan is up $654,917, or 2.9 percent, over this year. Out-of-district special education tuitions and a 16 percent hike in health insurance are major drivers of the increase. Hoosac Valley Prepares for Budget Cuts in Fiscal 2026The Hoosac Valley Regional School District is eying a 3 percent budget increase for total budget of $23.1 million for fiscal year 2026.  Hoosac Valley's $23M Budget Passes Districtwide VoteVoters of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District passed a fiscal 2025 budget of $23 million on a vote of 218-160. There was no discussion as the question was moved almost unanimously to a vote. Hoosac Valley Preparing For District Vote on $23M BudgetThe Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee on Monday night unanimously approved a document "strongly" endorsing the school district's fiscal 2025 budget.  Hoosac Valley School Officials Set Date, Place for District Budget VoteThe committee voted unanimously Monday set a district vote on the fiscal 2025 budget and resolved its continuing support for the spending plan. Hoosac Valley Looks to Vote Budget Next MonthA tentative date of Sept. 30 has been set for a districtwide vote on the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's fiscal 2025 budget.  Cheshire Rejects Override, Votes Reduced School BudgetVoters on Monday rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override and passed a motion that would level fund the town's fiscal 2025 school assessment. Cheshire to Decide School Budget Override, Public Safety VehiclesCheshire voters on Monday will vote by ballot on a Proposition 2 1/2 override to cover the balance of the town's portion of the Hoosac Valley Regional School District fiscal 2025 budget as well as two debt exclusions.  Hoosac Valley Looks to Offset Budget Hike With State AidThe Audit & Evaluation Committee reviewed last week the first draft of the fiscal 2025 budget that is up a $1 million over last year. Cheshire Board Votes to Recommend Hoosac Valley BudgetThe Selectmen last week voted to recommend the Hoosac Valley Regional School District's $21 million budget after some pressure on school officials to defend the spending plan. |
