Weston schools draft written rules for reserve fund
A draft Weston school policy would let the district put up to 2% of a year's budget into its reserve account, about $1.2 million.
Jack Beckett·Nov 4, 2026
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Weston's Board of Education: school policy, contracts, goals and enrollment.
A draft Weston school policy would let the district put up to 2% of a year's budget into its reserve account, about $1.2 million.
Jack Beckett·Nov 4, 2026
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