Brookline schools would see more than 200 layoffs if override fails, officials say
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By Morgan Rousseau
Published on March 14, 2026.
Brookline school officials have warned that if voters reject a proposed property-tax override, the district could face significant cuts, including more than 200 layoffs over the next three years. The district needs about $18.5 million over three years to maintain current staffing and programs, potentially leading to the elimination of 210 positions and reduction in services. This comes after a series of budget cuts in the district in which officials proposed laying off more than 20 staff members and eliminating the elementary world-language program to close a $2.4 million deficit.
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