Superintendent recommends Cohasset reject School Choice for FY2027
Superintendent Dr. Sarah Shannon recommends Cohasset reject School Choice for FY2027 over funding gaps. School Choice students generate only $5,000 per student in state reimbursement versus the district's $22,000 per-pupil expenditure, Shannon explained, creating a substantial fiscal burden given
School Committee · Meeting of May 6, 2026
COHASSET — Superintendent Dr. Sarah Shannon recommends Cohasset reject School Choice for FY2027 over funding gaps. School Choice students generate only $5,000 per student in state reimbursement versus the district's $22,000 per-pupil expenditure, Shannon explained, creating a substantial fiscal burden given limited classroom capacity and budget constraints.
Committee members Corey Evans and Jacob Squatrito discussed risks including enrollment volatility and special education obligations. No formal vote was taken at the public hearing; the Committee will vote during its regular meeting.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of May 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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