Board of Education

February 9, 2026

2026-2027

Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

OUR MISSION IS TO...

Inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence, embrace social and individual responsibility, and lead with integrity.

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We believe all individuals should be valued and treated with respect.

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“Together WE will make a difference.”

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ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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Board of Education Members

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Mr. Jeffery Cap - Chairperson

Dr. Tatiana Messina Mullen - Vice Chairperson

Mrs. Betty Hadlock - Secretary

Mrs. Lauren Gray

Ms. Ronnette Pompano James

Ms. Susan Riccio

Mr. Anthony Scarinzi

Dr. Erin Wilson

Mrs. Amanda Zapatka

Mr. Ken Ziman

Board of Education Staff

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Dr. Vince Scarpetti, Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Evelyn Russo, Director of Curriculum & Personnel

Ms. Christine Koch, Business Manager

Dr. Denise Arterbery, Principal, Turkey Hill School

Mrs. Tricia Lasto, Principal, Peck Place School

Mrs. Elaine Watson, Principal, Mary L. Tracy School

Mrs. Katherine McNeil, Principal, Race Brook School

Mrs. Mary Edo, Director of Special Services

Mr. Michael Gray, Director of Business & Operations

Mr. Neil Armstrong, Int. Director of Technology

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BUDGET PROCESS

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• October 2025 - Budget Letters to Administrators
• November 2025 - Budgets submitted to Central Office
• December 4, 2025 - Capital Plan Items Sent to Town
• December 2025 - Budget Meetings held with Administrators
• January 29, 2026 - BOE Budget Workshop
• February 9, 2026 - BOE Budget Workshop
• February 23, 2026 - BOF Budget Presentation
• April 2026 - Town Budget Hearing - TBD
• May 2026 - Annual Town Meeting -TBD
• May 2026 - Town Referendum -TBD

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SUMMARY - PROPOSED BUDGET

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Budget Drivers: 2026-2027

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• Salaries & Benefits
• Insurance
• Technology
• Utility Costs

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• - Classroom Sections
• Interns and Substitute Teachers
• Science Supplies

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BUDGET INCREASES

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BUDGET DECREASES

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BUDGET REQUEST: 2026-2027

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2025 - 2026 Adopted Budget: $25,214,154

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2026-2027 Proposed Budget: $25,738,057

Proposed Increase: $ 523,903

OF WHICH ….

Salaries $257,447 1.02%

Insurance (Health, GL, WC, Life) $177,534 .70%

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Other benefits (S.S., Pension, Disability) $ 30,551 .12%

Technology $ 29,369 .12%

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All Other $ 29,002 .12%

TOTAL $523,903 2.08%

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BUDGET SUMMARY

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2025-2026 Adopted Budget

$25,214,154

2026-2027 Proposed Budget

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$25,738,057

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INCREASE: $523,903 2.08%

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BUDGET PROCESS - IMPORTANT DATES

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Monday, February 23

Board of Education Budget Presentation to BoF - 7:00pm

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April TBD

Board of Finance Budget Hearing - 7:00pm - HPCC

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May - TBD

Board of Selectmen & Annual Town Meeting - HPCC

Board of Selectmen Meeting - 7:00pm

Annual Town Meeting - 7:30pm

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May - TBD

Town Budget Referendum

6:00am - 8:00pm - HPCC

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...FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!