Episode Details

Westwood Regional Board of Education proposes a $78.9M budget, exceeding states 2% cap due to healthcare waiver. Plan includes cutting 10 admin/teaching positions to cover $3M insurance cost increase. District negotiates down insurance hike but still faces significant jumps in health, prescription, and out-of-district tuition costs. Superintendent prioritizes filling vacancies from within to minimize staff and student impact. No programs eliminated, just nice-to-haves. District receives $250K state aid increase and expands autism program, saving potential out-of-district placement costs. Leaders prepare for future healthcare pressures and uncertain state support.

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