Budget Update: Grade 7 Class Size, Fees and more
At its January 31 Working Session, the School Committee voted to submit a 2013-14 budget to the Town Manager, which represents a 4.4% increase over the current year’s budget. Key changes from the budget originally presented by Dr Hiersche in December include:
- 10% Reduction in bus fees, parking fees and athletic fees.
- Addition of two dual-certified teachers for Grade 7 to decrease class size to an average of 22 per class next year.
Important School Budget Documents:
- UPDATED Superintendent’s Budget Presentation – Jan 24, 2013
- Center School Budget Summary (K-1) – Jan 17, 2013
- Elmwood School Budget Summary (2-3) – Jan 17, 2013
- Hopkins School Budget Summary (4-5) – Jan 17, 2013
- Middle School Budget Summary – Jan 3, 2013
- High School Budget Summary – Jan 3, 2013
- Assistant Superintendent & Curriculum Team Budget Summary – Jan 10, 2013
- Athletic Department Budget Summary – Jan 3, 2013
- Buildings & Grounds Budget Summary – Jan 10, 2013
- Central Office (Including Transportation) Budget Summary – Jan 10, 2013
- Student Services (Special Education) Budget Summary – Jan 10, 2013
- Supervision/Evaluation Budget Summary – Jan 17, 2013 (RE: New Massachusetts State-Mandated Teacher Evaluation System)
- Technology Budget Summary – Jan 17, 2013
Supporting Budget Documents: