The School Budget Development process is largely done in public, with many opportuntiies for cojmmunity engagement. Planning for the 2025-2026 school year begins in the fall of 2024 and will continue through the spring of 2025, with public meetings scheduled as follows:
Thursday, January 23 Budget Workshop I and Overview for School Committee; 6:00 p.m., Log Cabin
o Yarmouth High School
o Harrison Middle School
o Athletics and Activities
o Yarmouth Elementary School
o Rowe School
Monday, January 27 Budget Workshop II 6:00 p.m.; Log Cabin
o Facilities and Transportation
o Superintendent and School Committee
o Business Office
o Instructional Support
o Teaching & Learning
o Technology
o School Nutrition
Thursday, February 13 First Reading –School Committee Meeting (7:00 p.m. at Log Cabin)
Monday, March 3 Finance Committee review of first reading, 8:30 a.m., Central Office
Thursday, March 13 Second Reading and Adoption – Regular School Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 20 Budget Presentation to Town Council
Thursday, April 3 (TBD) Town Council – Public Hearing I and First Reading
Thursday, May 1 (TBD) Town Council – Public Hearing II and Second Reading/Adoption
APPROVAL
Tuesday, June 3 Town Meeting – 7:00 p.m. at YHS Auditorium
Tuesday, June 10 Budget Referendum – 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at YHS Gym