April 13, 2026 - Public Input Meeting

The Dorchester School District Two held a public input meeting on April 13, 2026, focused primarily on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related discussions centered on funding an alternative elementary school program designed to address student behavioral issues through therapeutic and academic support, with an estimated cost of $600,000. The meeting also covered budget allocations for teacher salary increases, additional social workers, behavior analysts, and other student support services totaling $13.7 million in requests, with a funding gap of approximately $6.6 million. The board discussed potential millage increases to cover these costs and emphasized the importance of investing in behavior supports to improve student outcomes and teacher retention. The meeting concluded with plans for a board workshop and submission of a draft budget to the County Council.