Schools Budget Update from Committee 21

This spring, Wellesley residents will most likely be facing a budget override vote in support of our schools. Committee 21 is here to educate the Wellesley community about the Wellesley Public Schools budget and what an override vote would mean to you and your family.

 

The fiscal year 2015 budget, approved by School Committee last week, is currently $3.3 million over the guideline set by the Town of Wellesley Board of Selectmen. That figure includes more than $1 million in existing service needs as well as new initiatives for the Wellesley school system that include full day kindergarten, an additional assistant principal at the high school and staffing, curriculum enhancements and more. 

 

To stay informed: Please click here to subscribe to the Committee 21 newsletter and bookmark the website. 

 

To make your voice heard: 

•              Attend the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, where superintendent David Lussier will present the "gap list" - the list of items that will be cut from the budget if an override does not pass. There will be an opportunity for citizens to speak at this meeting. 

•              Email the town Advisory Committee (advisorycommittee@wellesleyma.gov) and the Board of Selectmen (sel@wellesleyma.gov). Note that emails sent to these addresses will become part of the public record.

 

Questions? Contact Eunice Groark (egroark@yahoo.com), Becca Cahaly (Rebecca@tellalian.com) or Mate Converse (mtconverse@converse.net) Sprague Committee 21 representatives.