Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Instructional Support Professionals: -0.50 FTE Math Paraprofessional In the school year 2025-2026, the projected enrollment shows a reduction of forty-five students (1,257 current to 1,212 projected). Given this enrollment change and a review of current class sizes, the budget includes the reduction of the math paraprofessional position. -1.00 FTE Teaching Assistant Based on an annual review of student Individual Education Program (IEP) needs, the Assistant Director of Out-of- District and Secondary Education and the Director of Student Services have identified the staffing level needed for the High School. This position was eliminated in FY’25 after the adoption of the Adjusted Budget was voted and will remain unfilled in school year 2025-2026. Instructional Support Professionals: Instructional Support Professionals: -3.00 FTE Behavioral Technician Based on an annual review of student Individual Education Program (IEP) needs, the Assistant Director of Out-of- District and Secondary Education and the Director of Student Services have identified the staffing level needed for the High School. One position was eliminated in FY’25 after the adoption of the Adjusted Budget was completed and will remain unfilled in school year 2025-2026. Two (2) other positions were moved to PAWS. +0.30 FTE Multilingual Learner (MLL) Teacher Based on an annual review of multilingual language needs, the Director of Multilingual Learner Education and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning have identified the staffing level needed for the High School. As a result of this review, Wellesley High School will need an additional part-time MLL teacher next year. Multilingual Language Learner Projected SY’25-26 Enrollment Impacts: -3.30 FTE Subject Matter Teachers In the school year 2025-2026, the projected enrollment shows a reduction of forty-five students (1,257 current to 1,212 projected). Given this enrollment change and a review of current class sizes, the budget includes a reduction in the following subjects: English Language Arts (-1.00 FTE) Mathematics (-0.20 FTE) Performing Arts (-0.60 FTE) Science (-0.50 FTE) Social Studies (-0.40 FTE) Visual Arts (-0.20 FTE) World Languages (-0.40 FTE) -0.20 FTE School Psychologist Based on an annual review of student Individual Education Program (IEP) needs, the Assistant Director of Out-of- District and Secondary Education and the Director of Student Services have identified the staffing level needed for the High School. The department recommends the reduction of 0.20 FTE school psychologist position. School Psychologist:
Level Service (Expense): School
Program / Expense Description
Cost
WHS
Principal: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Admin.)
($2,600)
WHS
Teacher: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)
($600)
WHS
Visual Art: Consolidate Prof. Devel. in Teaching and Learning (Conf/Mtgs – Profess.)
($1,500)
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