Article 16: To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Ch. 40, Section 13E and authorize the Northborough School Committee to establish a Special Education Stabilization Fund that can be used in future years for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs of special education, out-of-district tuition, transportation, and recovery high school tuition; or take any other action relative thereto.
 

Explanation: The purpose of this Warrant article is to create a Special Education Stabilization Fund for the Northborough School Committee, which would be governed by the Northborough Select Board and the Northborough School Committee. The District will utilize these funds for unexpected or unbudgeted Special Education costs.

Votes Needed to Pass: Majority

Relevant Discussion for This Article

January 7, 2026 School Committee

Appropriations Committee Vote: March 26, 2026 (Minutes)

Select Board Vote: April 6, 2026