Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
4.2b Needed systems upgrades to existing buildings e.g., climate control for Bates, Fiske, Schofield, Middle School 4.3 Strengthen District Sustainability Efforts 4.3a Encourage more environmentally friendly school transportation by phasing out transportation fees over the next five years; partnering with Safe Routes to School; and investigating opportunities for electric vehicles 4.3b Continue partnerships related to sustainability goals 4.4 Study Start Times and Scheduling Districtwide 4.4a Create committee to explore issues, analyze transportation needs, scheduling, and family needs Wellesley Public Schools District Priorities (SY’2025-2026) On an annual basis, the Superintendent and School Administration present the key activities for the year that align to the strategic priorities. Although not an exhaustive list, below are the initiatives and positions that connect to Year 3 of the Strategic Plan (2025-2026).
Priority 1: Ensuring High-Expectations Teaching and Learning for All Students FY’26 Budget Item FTE Amount
Source
Repurpose Reading Intervention Paraprofessionals Family and Consumer Science Teacher Multilingual Language Learner (Teacher and TA)
3.00 $120,567 0.40 $33,998 1.30 $62,986 0.20 $16,999 1.00 $88,689
General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund
Music Teacher (Pre School)
PreK-22 Out-of-District Team Chair/BCBA
Priority 2: Supporting and Strengthening our Workforce / High Quality Professional Learning FY’26 Budget Item FTE Amount Source Base Salary Adjustments (Steps, Lanes, etc.) 0.00 $3,517,027 General Fund Priority 3: Building Community Partnerships and Enhancing Engagement There are no new expenses in FY’26 related to Priority 3.
Priority 4: Improving Facilities and Optimizing Resources FY’26 Budget Item
FTE
Amount
Source
Enrollment Calibration
(8.10) ($668,998) (10.75) ($440,442)
General Fund General Fund
FY’25 Unfilled Positions – Closed
Partner Organizations
Multilingual Learner Parent Advisory Council Wellesley’s Multilingual Leaner (MLL) program provides equitable access to all facets of the school system and assures all Multilingual Learner students are seamlessly integrated as members of the Wellesley learning community. Wellesley Public Schools has an active Parent Advisory Council for
parents of Multilingual Learner students.
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