School Committee approves 2026-27 calendar; reviews FY27 budget proposals
Natick School Committee unanimously approved the 2026-27 school calendar starting August 26. The vote (6-0) followed the teachers union recommendation for a Wednesday opening. Principal Blocker presented high school budget adjustments including a new college and career counselor position. Assistant
DocumentCenter · Meeting of January 26, 2026
Natick School Committee unanimously approved the 2026-27 school calendar starting August 26. The vote (6-0) followed the teachers union recommendation for a Wednesday opening. Principal Blocker presented high school budget adjustments including a new college and career counselor position.
Assistant Superintendent of Finance Matthew Gillis proposed $207,000 in user fee increases across athletics, transportation, and programs; Committee members questioned $100 hikes for hockey and Alpine skiing. Superintendent Dr. Melissa Spash committed to transparent financial aid communication.
The Committee postponed voting on the non-represented staff salary schedule pending adoption of a reorganization that would eliminate the Director of Communications and realize $106,000 in savings.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of January 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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