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Committee approved FY27 school fee increases
What happened
The committee voted 9-0 to raise several fees to bring in about $447,000. Examples: a bus pass goes from $415 to $430, a high school sport from $415 to $480, and a middle school sport from $240 to $300.
Why it matters to families
Families pay more for buses, sports, arts and other programs. Fee waivers stay available; about 17% of students get them.
The evidence
The February 2 minutes state the expected revenue, describe the revised fee proposal and waiver coverage, and record a 9-0 vote.
The source
February 2, 2026 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Newton Public Schools.
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