The total budget is $24,082,474, up $1,244,351 over this year. Lanesborough s assessment under the proposed budget stands at $5,876,831, a hike of $114,995 from last year s $5.7 million school bill. The town is responsible for the cost of operating Lanesborough Elementary School and is assessed its share of Mount Greylock Regional School. The elementary school s budget is $4,628,377, up about $400,000, and the high and middle school is $12,006,635, up about $60,000. The capital apportionment is $466,541, down $120,051 from this year. Superintendent Jason McCandless told the Select Board and Finance Committee that the budget is focused on the recovery of a historically difficult year and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.