…next school year, and superintendents were bracing for budget cuts of $30,000 to $100,000. “We have heard from states the adjustment time is simply too short, and the secretary has…
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Experts discuss state of local education at GCC
GREENFIELD, MA — On the same day the Senate released its first draft of its budget, a group of experts gathered to discuss the state of local public education. Education…
Amherst Mobile Market begins third year on June 7th
…earmark in the state’s ARPA budget that will fund the market for the next three years, and to Valley Grows Day donors, who helped raise a total of $5,380 to…
Pioneer to begin $400,000 computer replacement
…a five-year term, with each of the district’s four towns – shares based on their percentages of the school budget. Repayment will begin in the 2016 fiscal year. District officials…
Gov. Charlie Baker proposes major change to charter school funding formula
BOSTON, MA — Gov. Charlie Baker, a strong advocate for charter schools, is using his fiscal year 2017 budget proposal to change the way in which district schools are reimbursed…
State Legislators and School District Superintendents Gather to Discuss School Funding
…discussions. The focus during the morning included the challenges for towns in supporting educational costs, Foundation Budget changes, inadequate coverage of increasing education cost areas like transportation and special education,…
Connecticut Valley Superintendents Roundtable Hosts Massachusetts Legislators
…pursue steps to restore funding at higher levels than those reflected in the current Baker budget. Attendees at the event include Senators Rosenberg, Lesser, and Humason; and State Representatives Ashe,…
As details emerge, here’s what Trump’s plan to abolish DOE could mean for Mass. schools
As uncertainty looms over the future of the Department of Education, school administrators across the state are bracing for impact. With budget season in full swing, many are preparing for…
Orange pushing ahead for more state school aid
…entire state, Chapter 70 is underfunded,” Reinig said, adding that a 2015 study from the state’s Foundation Budget Review Commission showed schools statewide were underfunded by more than $1 billion….
Deans share co-principal role at Mahar Regional School
…Thomas wrote. Director of Finance and Operations Daniel Haynes said at a recent budget hearing that the district has saved some money by opting for the co-principal model over a…