And now for the numbers...

We have an early number, folks!

$1.3 million OVER FOUNDATION.


Here's what that isn't:

• It isn't the 2% over foundation the School Committee has asked for.
• It isn't going to get us much out of the basement in terms of contribution compared to other communities.

Here's what it also isn't:

• It isn't a cut. That's the first time in 6 years.
  
• It also is better than level funded.

(We've got this from an anonymous source, so we'll be keeping an eye on how the numbers add up once the entire budget is out on Tuesday.)