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$3 million override restores most positions slated for cuts
Bellingham Public Schools · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
After voters approved the override, the district restored most positions that had been cut in April, while leaving some positions eliminated or repurposing them.
Why it matters to families
The staffing outcome determines class sizes, student supports, and which academic and extracurricular services the district can sustain in 2026-27.
The evidence
The July 16 minutes state that most positions cut before the override was approved were brought back, while some were not restored or were repurposed, with a fuller staffing report planned for the next meeting.
The source
July 16, 2026 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Bellingham Public Schools.
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