…putting together its proposal for the next budget year, which starts July 1. As always, education will take up a large portion of the town’s budget. This year it’s 55…
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Rural schools to push for millions more in state aid
…aid in the coming budget. They also directed Coalition Chairman Michael Buoniconti to work with state Sen. Stan Rosenberg to put the school aid request before the Legislature in the…
Hinds and Blais say launch of Rural Schools Commission ‘a big win’ for region
…budget, Hinds said such schools have yet to see their financial challenges addressed in the way other districts have as a result of funding changes. Hinds wants to see rural…
Governor Baker Grants $5 Million for Regional School Transportation Funding
…and education and that support remains a top priority for our administration despite the budget deficit we inherited upon taking office,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We are proud to include…
State Senate OKs rural school aid for county districts
…office, is for the House and Senate to appoint a six-member committee to negotiate a final fiscal year budget for approval by both legislative branches. When reached for comment, state…
South Hadley names Bonneville interim schools chief
…budget shortfall. Earlier this month, the School Committee unanimously selected Bonneville as the district’s acting superintendent following the sudden retirement of former Superintendent Nicholas Young, who announced on Nov. 26…
Two local school advocates tapped to lead state’s new Small and Rural Schools Committee
…year. “That’s agenda item and priority No. 1,” Thurber said. “As we’re budgeting, we usually don’t budget at all for rural aid. … Just bringing some uniformity and consistency to…
Northampton School officials approve elementary school revamp
…approved Superintendent John Provost’s budget plan, which reduces educational support positions, adds special education teachers and moves students receiving special education services into the mainstream. The approved budget for the…
Local legislator visits Reading Recovery Program in West Springfield
…Massachusetts. The FY18 budget proposed by the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee has recommended dedicated funding for Reading Recovery. Massachusetts Reading Recovery leaders are urging that funding for this…
Rural School Aid awarded to local districts
…budget reflects a critical beginning to our collective rural voice being heard and supported by the educational and political leadership of our state,” said Michael Buoniconti, Mohawk/Hawlemont superintendent. He is…