Plympton School Committee Faces 19.7% Budget Increase for FY26

Special education costs drive proposed $783,138 hike

PLYMPTON - January 27 - The Plympton School Committee is grappling with a proposed 19.7% budget increase for fiscal year 2026, totaling $783,138 more than last year. The increase is largely driven by special education costs, which have risen by 55.4%.

At a recent meeting, Sarah Hickey, the Director of Finance and Operations, presented a preliminary budge…