Board of Education chair and principal present proposed 2026–27 budget; residents press to reinstate BOF reductions and include tuition

On April 24, 2026 at Town Hall, Board of Education Chair Dr. O’Reilly and Principal Carol Tomkalski presented the Board of Education’s proposed 2026–27 budget page by page and reviewed options for reductions that had been requested by the Board of Finance. The presenters described the budget and addressed the reduction options but the hearing minutes do not quote precise figures (amounts not specified).

During the presentation and review of the BOE budget, several audience members raised questions and comments about reductions in various budget areas. Multiple residents asked that reductions requested by the Board of Finance be reinstated and said the BOE budget should reflect tuition payments. The minutes record these audience questions and comments but do not attribute them to named individuals.

Dr. O’Reilly and Principal Tomkalski answered questions from the audience; the minutes indicate discussion but do not record a formal change to the BOE filing or a vote on reinstating reductions. The hearing concluded after all questions were answered.

Next procedural steps for the Board of Education budget (for example formal BOF recommendations, final BOS actions, or specific deadlines) are not specified in the hearing minutes provided.