Weare, NH: 25% of students have special needs
- Jan 16
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Jan 16, 2026, Citizen Portal: Weare board adopts $20.6M budget amid rising health and special‑education costs
The Weare School District board voted Jan. 14 to adopt the 2026–27 proposed operating budget after a lengthy public hearing on revenue pressures and program needs. The board adopted a proposed operating budget of $20,615,177 — a 3.66% increase ($754,438) over the current operating budget — and approved moving related warrant articles to deliberative session. . . .
Special‑education demand and out‑of‑district placements also increased expenditures. The administration reported that identified early‑childhood special‑education caseloads have risen since October (pre‑K from 29 to 36) and that the district now serves 209 students receiving services (about 25% of enrollment). The district proposed shared SAU positions and additional encumbrances for anticipated out‑of‑district tuition; Speaker 9 noted active IEP obligations and that costs may continue to grow even if student progress is limited. . . .
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