PLEASE ATTEND SCHOOL BUDGET MEETING TONIGHT, Tuesday, Jan 29th 7:30PM Town Hall

SPRAGUE PARENTS - STAY INFORMED

School Committee will be voting on the proposed FY 14 School Budget tonight (Jan. 29th) at 7:30pm, Town Hall. The proposed budget represents a 4.25% increase in spending over last year's operating budget. This increase reflects: 1) continuation of the existing level of education services (level of service); 2) modest budget increases in math and science; and 3) additional investment in professional development for teachers. These are priorities that the new Superintendent has identified as important investments to help maintain our school system.

Because this increase is WELL ABOVE the 2.8% increase recommended by the Board of Selectmen, there will be pressure to reduce the school budget. At tomorrow night's meeting there will an opportunity for the community to share their thoughts about the budget at "Citizen's Speak" (at the beginning and end of the meeting). Letters can also be sent to the School Committee at school_committee@wellesley.k12.ma.us or to the Advisory Committee at advisory_committee@wellesley.ma.gov. 

For more information on the budget, please go to: www.wellesley.k12.ma.us/schoolcom/pdfs/FY14AdministrationsRecommendedBudget.pdf


Other upcoming meetings regarding the proposed FY 14 School Budget are:

Wed, 1/30 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: Advisory Committee/School Committee Meeting

Wed, 2/6 @ 7:00pm, Town Hall: Advisory Committee Public Hearing

Tues, 2/12 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: School Committee Meeting


Thank you, Sprague Committee 21 Reps
Eunice Groark, Kathleen Woodward, Mason Smith and Mate Converse

Questions, please email Eunice Groark at egroark@yahoo.com