FY'26 Budget Document (December 10, 2024)

Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

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

Other Critical Needs (Salary and Other Compensation): School Salary and Other Compensation Changes

FTE

Cost

WHS

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

0.40

$33,998

WHS

Instructional Library Assistant (ILA)

0.50 0.90

$17,094 $51,092

Sub-Total

Family and Consumer Science: +0.40 FTE Family and Consumer Science Teacher Demand for Family and Consumer Science classes has exceeded the number of available seats. For school year 2024-2025, the number of students who requested enrollment in the Joy of Cooking and Food, Culture, and Society exceeded current capacity by 184 students. The additional FTE is expected to reduce or eliminate the wait list for students. +0.50 Instructional Library Assistant (ILA) With the Librarians teaching more courses (AP Seminar and Capstone and Maker Space) additional student supervision is necessary. The addition of a part-time Instructional Library Assistant (ILA) will ensure the library is properly staffed. Instructional Support Professionals:

Other Critical Needs (Expenses): School

Program / Expense Description

Cost

WHS

Family and Consumer Science: Food

$6,700 $6,700

Sub-Total

Summary of Changes to FY’25 Adjusted Budget:

School