Aldermen grapple with next steps on school budget following hours of public comment

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    A total of 60 people spoke at a Special Meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ Fiscal Year 2026 Manchester School District Budget, with almost all of them speaking with frustration regarding the gap between the mayor’s budget and the Manchester Board of School Committee’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 School District budget.

    School board predicts dire consequences if $9.5 million reduction from their budget request is upheld

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    Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Chmiel announced that if Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’ proposed FY’ 26 Manchester School District budget figure passes without amendment, it would cause severe impacts to the district’s ability to serve its students.