FY'26 Budget Document (December 10, 2024)

Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Projected SY’25-26 Enrollment Impacts: +1.00 FTE Classroom Teacher Based on the enrollment projections, the district anticipates section changes at Hardy Elementary School will result in the addition of one (1) classroom teacher. +0.20 FTE Librarian Based on the enrollment projections, the district anticipates section changes at Hardy Elementary School will result in the need for a full-time Librarian. Projected SY’25-26 Enrollment Impacts: School Psychologist: -0.30 FTE School Psychologist Based on an annual review of student Individual Education Program (IEP) needs, the Assistant Directors of Specialized Programs and Elementary Learning Centers, and the Director of Student Services have identified the staffing level needed for each building. The department recommends the reduction of 0.30 FTE school psychologist position. -0.50 FTE Speech and Language Pathologist Based on an annual review of student Individual Education Program (IEP) needs, the Assistant Directors of Specialized Programs and Elementary Learning Centers, and the Director of Student Services have identified the staffing level needed for each building. The department recommends transferring a partial (0.50 FTE) Speech and Language Pathologist position from Hardy to Sprague. Speech and Language Pathologist:

Level Service (Expenses): School

Program / Expense Description

Cost

Hardy

Teacher: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)

($1,280)

Hardy

Literacy: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)

($185)

Hardy

Math: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)

($324)

Hardy

Science Instructional Materials

($32)

Hardy

Information Technology Services

($3,000)

Hardy

Nursing: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Student Services (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)

($106)

Hardy

Spec. Ed.: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Student Services (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)

($2,000)

Hardy

Special Education: Testing Protocols

$3,713

Sub-Total

($3,214)

Strategic Priorities (Salary and Other Compensation): No recommended changes in FY’26.

Strategic Priorities (Expenses): No recommended changes in FY’26.

Other Critical Needs (Salary and Other Compensation): No recommended changes in FY’26.

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