Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Several projects recently completed will have an impact on the future debt payments related to schools:
Replacement of the Hunnewell Elementary School Replacement of the Hardy Elementary School (partially funded through the state)
According to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, Wellesley’s general fund debt service accounted for 6.95% of the budget (FY’2023 data). In addition to new debt payments, the Town will retire older debt. Additional information on the Town’s debt can be found on the Town’s Website under Finance. The town expenses are described in the Financial Section under the Town of Wellesley. Personnel Resource Allocation Education is a staff dependent business. With a clear class size policy, staff resources are determined annually based on enrollment projections and mandated services (special education, English language learners, math, and literacy support, etc.). For the purposes of this summary, the following descriptions apply: Senior Supervisory: Central office administrators, principals and assistants, administrative time of department heads & directors Teachers: Classroom teachers & special educators Professional Support: Librarians, guidance, counselors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, math, science and technology specialists, Out-of-District Coordinator Classroom and Other Teaching Support: Teaching & technology assistants, English language learners (ELL) tutors, paraprofessionals, computer technicians, student supervisors, athletic trainers Administrative Support: Secretaries, clerks, administrative assistants Operations: Business office staff, van drivers, attendants On-Call / Temporary: Substitutes, tutors, part-time coaches, club advisors, etc.
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