Wellesley's FY 14 Budget Season Begins -

Budget season is upon us. School administrators and School Committee have been working throughout the fall to develop a fiscally responsible budget for FY14 to be presented to Town Meeting in March. To start the process, David Lussier, Wellesley's new Superintendent presented district-wide points of focus, which were used to help administrators prioritize their spending needs.

Wellesley District Priorities

• Math and Science
• The Achievement Gap
• Professional Development
• Implementation of the Mandated Teacher Performance Appraisal System

Superintendent Lussier then asked each of the administrators to present a budget that would show the cost of delivering what the schools are doing now in FY 14. From there, they identified investments that need to be made in order to pursue districts priorities as well as other critical needs (such as reorganization of the business office).

On December 18, after significant discussion between schools to find efficiencies, Superintendent Lussier presented a budget to School Committee that represents a 4.1% increase over last year's operating budget. School Committee was given a 2.8% guideline which means there is still a lot of room for discussion. To review the budget, click here.  

School Committee Meeting Schedule

 Tues, 1/15 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: School Committee subcommittee report

Wed, 1/16 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: School Committee subcommittee report

Wed, 1/22 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: Public Hearing on the School FY 14 Budget

Sat, 1/26 @ 8am, Police Station: School Committee presents Special Education Budget to Advisory

Wed, 1/29 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: School Committee Votes on Budget

Thurs, 1/30 @ 7:30pm, Town Hall: School Committee Presents voted budget to Advisory

All of these meetings are open to the public, and there will be opportunities for citizens to comment. 

If you would like to be kept up to date on the school budget process, you can subscribe to the Committee 21 newsletter by sending an email to committee21@gmail.com.

Thank you!   

Eunice Groark, Mason Smith, Kathleen Woodward, Mate Converse, Todd Lehman
Sprague Committee 21 Reps