From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS) is a public high school that offers academic and vocational training to over 600 students from the 28 towns and one city in Norfolk County and more than 40 out of county (tuition) towns. The school is situated on 365 acres in Walpole, a suburb of Boston, and offers specialty training to students who are interested in pursuing careers in Animal and Marine Science (veterinarian science, marine science, canine science, dairy and livestock management, research animal technology and equine studies), Plant and Plant Science (forestry, floriculture, landscape management, horticulture and natural resources, arboriculture and turf management), Environmental Science (climate change, natural resources, green engineering, environmental history, parks and recreation, New England wildlife, outdoor leadership, water treatment) and Mechanical Technology (diesel and heavy equipment operation and repair, welding woodworking). The school is one of four such schools in Massachusetts charged with promoting agri-science and agri-business opportunities.
Norfolk Aggie provides hands-on education in a welcoming and friendly environment and provides many clubs, sports and outdoor activities for the students. For more information about the Norfolk Agricultural School please click here https://www.norfolkaggie.org/.
Franklin currently has 18 students attending Norfolk County Agricultural High School.
Core Functions
● Norfolk County Agricultural High School uniquely provides an academic and agricultural science vocational experience, with hands-on learning for passionate students from diverse communities.
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
● Tuition for the 2025-2026 school year for each student attending is $5,501.00 per student. Base Rate of $3,800 and separate capital assessment of $1,701 per student.
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For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
