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
  • Grade 7 Memorandum – Jan 26, 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:

• HPS Savings, Enhancements and Efficiencies FY06 – FY13 – Jan 7, 2013
• Potential Fee Reduction Data – Jan 7, 2013