HANSON — March 11, 2026 — The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee officially set its Fiscal Year 2027 budget at $66,758,178, voting to approve town assessments despite renewed friction regarding how non-mandated busing costs are distributed between Whitman and Hanson.
Justin, So you lied to me about Whitman Taxpayer's footing the Transportation costs for bussing. You told me that the Bussing was not a line item in the Budget. Would you clear that question up for me ❓How much does it cost a Homeowner to Bus the Students ❓ Try again Justin. HOW MUCH ❓
I don’t remember answering that question, but if I did, yes we’ve had a town meeting line item for the portion of busing students that is not reimbursable by the state since sometime in the 1980s. The vast majority of the student busing costs is included in the districts operating assessment to the town, and the state is supposed to reimburse that 100% but they generally get been between 70 and 80%.
Justin, So you lied to me about Whitman Taxpayer's footing the Transportation costs for bussing. You told me that the Bussing was not a line item in the Budget. Would you clear that question up for me ❓How much does it cost a Homeowner to Bus the Students ❓ Try again Justin. HOW MUCH ❓
I don’t remember answering that question, but if I did, yes we’ve had a town meeting line item for the portion of busing students that is not reimbursable by the state since sometime in the 1980s. The vast majority of the student busing costs is included in the districts operating assessment to the town, and the state is supposed to reimburse that 100% but they generally get been between 70 and 80%.