FY'26 Budget Document (December 10, 2024)

Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant

Fund Code: 318 $0 Grant Manager: Dr. Kathleen Bernklow, Director of Student Services

Purpose: The purpose of this competitive grant program is to provide supplemental support to METCO districts serving Boston or Springfield resident students with more intensive special education needs.

Wellesley began its relationship with the METCO program in 1966 as one of the original seven founding districts.

State Grant

FY’22 Award

FY’23 Award

FY’24 Award

FY’25 Award

METCO Supplemental

$52,722

$39,409

$16,829

$0

In Wellesley, the grant has been used to fund a Teaching Assistant, a Paraprofessional, and specialized transportation.

Munis Fund Code:

0026

Munis Organization Code:

2632-6280

Grantor:

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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