Thanks for writing this very informative piece. I understand that the state-wide funding formula caps inflation in it's calculation at 4.5% which is much below the rate for the past few years, leading to many districts in the state having the issue now. Is that, in-part, a piece of the issue for Melrose as well? Not just that we're seeing inflation, but the state's share has proportionally gone down?
Thank you Scott for this article! Yes, this is very helpful in explaining the issues behind the lack of increase in the state aid that we received. The cities and towns are being asked to cover the rising costs, without proportional increases in the state aid we get.
Thank you so much for this clear and straightforward piece on what we are facing with our schools and budgeting. I so appreciate all the effort put into producing this piece of writing. So helpful for keeping the community informed and engaged!
Thanks for writing this very informative piece. I understand that the state-wide funding formula caps inflation in it's calculation at 4.5% which is much below the rate for the past few years, leading to many districts in the state having the issue now. Is that, in-part, a piece of the issue for Melrose as well? Not just that we're seeing inflation, but the state's share has proportionally gone down?
Article from the Globe here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/12/metro/massachusetts-school-funding-budget-cuts/?p1=Article_Inline_Text_Link
Thank you Scott for this article! Yes, this is very helpful in explaining the issues behind the lack of increase in the state aid that we received. The cities and towns are being asked to cover the rising costs, without proportional increases in the state aid we get.
I always share your pieces because they are so clear, well-written, and get to the heart of the matter.
Thank you Sandy, for your continued work on sharing this critical information.
Thank you so much for this clear and straightforward piece on what we are facing with our schools and budgeting. I so appreciate all the effort put into producing this piece of writing. So helpful for keeping the community informed and engaged!