Attleboro School Committee Meeting 06-22-2026

The Attleboro School Committee held a meeting on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on approving the fiscal year 2027 operating budget for the Attleboro Public Schools, which was set at approximately $117.1 million pending Municipal Council approval. The committee discussed the challenges of a tight budget environment, including a $2.5 million deficit faced by the city and the impact of state funding formulas on net school spending. The committee also reviewed the reallocation of School Resource Officer (SRO) positions to the police department and the implications for staffing and funding. Additionally, the meeting included a detailed presentation on the district's implementation plan for new state regulations on restraint, timeout, and seclusion practices, highlighting training initiatives, data collection, family communication improvements, and the use of a state grant of about $50,000 to support these efforts. Public comments addressed concerns about paraprofessional compensation and the transparency of restraint and seclusion practices. The budget motion passed unanimously, and the committee emphasized ongoing community engagement and policy refinement related to student safety and behavioral supports.