FY26 Budget Development
Weymouth Public Schools is committed to a transparent, collaborative, and student-centered budget development process. In the midst of a challenging budget climate, we remain focused on providing a well-rounded education for every student, including a strong core curriculum, the arts, wellness, and enrichment opportunities, while simultaneously addressing critical compliance needs.
The Development Process/Timeline
The Budget Subcommittee and the WPS Business Office work year-round to ensure funds and resources are allocated appropriately to support our students and their education. The annual budget development process is also a year-round process with the bulk of the work happening during the months of January, February, and March. The entire process includes:
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Fall 2024: Enrollment reviews, needs assessments, and departmental budget planning.
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Winter 2024–2025: Internal budget presentations and prioritization; leadership team collaboration.
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January–March 2025: Public presentations to the School Committee and public forums for community feedback.
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April 2025: Submission of recommended budget to the Town.
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Spring 2025: Review and final approval by the Town Council as part of the overall municipal budget.
We encourage all members of the community to actively participate in the budget process by attending meetings, providing feedback, and staying informed.
Documents & Presentations
Weymouth Public Schools publishes all budget-related meetings, recordings, minutes, and presentations for public review. Some key presentations and documents from this cycle include:
- FY26 Proposed Preliminary Budget (February 2025)
- FY26 Budget Presentation (March 2025): Presented to the Weymouth School Committee by Assistant Superintendent Brian Smith
- Meeting Recording: March 13, 2025 Public Hearing on the FY26 Operating Budget
- FY26 Proposed Operating Budget (April 2025): Includes the annual budget message from Superintendent Melanie Curtin
- See all Weymouth School Committee meetings, recordings, and presentations »
- School Committee Meeting Calendar: Includes budget-related Town Council meetings & hearings
- WPS Fees & Rates: FY26 fee & rate increases approved by Weymouth School Committee on May 15, 2025
Access the full FY26 Budget Development Schedule or see a summary of the key milestones below:
