School Committee

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Staffing Reductions and Enrollment Decline — Reduction of approximately 568 positions

2 public comments 18 decisions 2 not addressed Routine Service Reduction

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

FY27 Budget and Enrollment Challenges — Enrollment decline of ~3,000 students impacting budget allocation

1 decision Routine Budget Cut

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

FY26 Supplemental Appropriation Request — $22.8 million request to cover insurance and utility overages

1 public comment 8 decisions Routine Budget Increase

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Cuts to district social worker positions — Elimination of 3-4 district social worker roles providing training, crisis response, and mentoring across nine regions and SLIFE programs

12 public comments 8 decisions 6 not addressed Routine Service Reduction

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The meeting was marked by heavy, organized testimony from labor unions, youth leaders, and parents all criticizing the same core issues: budget cuts and lack of transparency.

14 public comments 7 decisions 14 not addressed Spirited Budget Cut

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The meeting was marked by high tension due to a large volume of highly critical public testimony (22 speakers) regarding staff cuts and the lack of direct response from the board to those concerns.

22 public comments 1 decision 22 not addressed Spirited Budget Cut

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The meeting featured a long and emotionally charged public comment period with numerous stakeholders testifying against the specific impacts of proposed budget cuts on student safety, stability, and specialized services.

1 decision Spirited Budget Cut