Public preschool tuition and financial assistance | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/preschool-tuition-and-assistance/ 2026-10-16T15:05:38-04:00 School Committee, Wed, Apr 8: Preschool and extended day financial assistance guidelines https://southborough.info/topics/FedQgvRmM1g/7 2026-04-08T12:00:00Z The committee reviewed and approved revised financial assistance guidelines for preschool and extended day programs. Assistance is capped at 10% of annual program tuition revenue, awarded first come, first served, offering up to a 90% tuition reduction for families at or below 130% of the federal poverty level and up to 60% for families at or below 185%. Outcome: Approved unanimously. School Committee, Wed, Apr 8: Preschool tuition rate increase https://southborough.info/topics/FedQgvRmM1g/6 2026-04-08T12:00:00Z The committee approved a recommended 3% tuition increase for the district preschool program for the upcoming academic year. The administration stated that the modest increase is necessary to offset rising costs for labor, health insurance, and operations, noting that rates had not been adjusted since FY22. Outcome: Approved unanimously.