Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES REVOLVING FUND (Fund 0028) Director/Program Coordinator: Director of Student Services Program Description:
The Special Education Tuition revolving fund was established to accept tuitions paid by other public-school districts that send a student or students to the Wellesley Public Schools for a program that Wellesley Public Schools offers, has space, and fits the need of the student.
Fee Structure:
Established annually by vote of the School Committee.
Fund Restrictions:
Funds can be used to compensate employees or pay for contracted services, equipment, and materials to operate the program. B. Fund Balance Over Target: Multi-Year Use May be Determined
Fund Balance Evaluation Rating:
Special Education
FY’22 Actual FY’23 Actual FY’24 Actual
FY’25 Proj.
FY’26 Proj.
Beg. Balance
$199,511
$129,076
$189,024
$251,881
$243,388
Revenue
Tuition
$64,193
$109,948
$112,857
$116,507
$120,000
Expenditures
Budget Offset Direct Expenses Ending Balance
$95,970 $38,658 $129,076
$50,000
$50,000
$125,000
$150,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$189,024 $213,388 Enrollment in Wellesley’s specialized programs varies year-to-year. Enrollment of students by other school districts is dependent on space; student needs matching the programs services; the willingness of the district to pay the tuition fees; etc. $251,881 $243,388
The proposed tuition rates for FY’25 are:
Extended School Year (ESY) Program:
$2,575
K-12 Skills Program:
$60,762 Annual $50,184 Annual $55,674 Annual $40,567 Annual $25,460 Annual $17,287 Annual
K-12 Therapeutic Learning (TLC) Program:
K-12 ISS Program:
K-12 Language Based Program:
Cornerstones Program: Gateway Program:
1:1 Teaching Assistant (Elementary): 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Secondary): 1:1 Paraprofessional (Elementary): 1:1 Paraprofessional (Secondary): 1:1 Behavioral Technician (K-12):
$33,707 + Actual Health Benefits $33,188 + Actual Health Benefits $40,166 + Actual Health Benefits $42,109 + Actual Health Benefits $45,349 + Actual Health Benefits
On an annual basis, the Business Office and Student Services identify the salary and expenses related to each program and determine the actual cost of the program. The school year 2024-2025 program costs are the basis of the tuition rates for school year 2025-2026.
Munis Fund Code:
0028
Munis Organization Code:
2803-9337: Revenue 2832-9337: Expense
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