Wellesley Public Schools: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
surplus supplies and acquire and dispose of real property. For supplies and services, Chapter 30B requires the use of sound business practices for contracts under $10,000; solicitation of three quotes for contracts in the amount of $10,000 up to $49,999 and competitive sealed bids or proposals for contract in the amount of $50,000 or more. On November 25, 2022, the state legislature authorized changes to state purchasing laws related to municipal and regional school districts. These changes include: • M.G.L. c. 30B, § 5, as amended by Chapter 198 of the Acts of 2022, authorizing a procurement officer for “a municipal or regional school district” to procure a supply or service at more than $100,000 with a sealed bid procedure.
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR)
603 CMR 7.00 Educator Licensure and Preparation Program
The purpose of this regulation is to clarify and strengthen the professional standards for practice for teachers and administrators; and strengthen safeguards for parents and students by requiring strong induction programs and three years of employment before new teachers can obtain a professional license. Key points: • All candidates for preliminary or initial licensure must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). • Initial (Preliminary) license is issued to individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree, passed the MTEL, completed an educator preparation program, and other Board of Education requirements. The license is valid for 5 years. • Professional license is issued to individuals who have met the requirements of the Initial License, passed the MTEL, and other Board of Education requirements. The license is valid for 5 years and may be renewed for additional 5-year terms. The purpose of this regulation is to govern school finance recordkeeping. Key points: • Govern school and school district record keeping and reporting of information required to determine compliance with state and federal education statutes, regulations, and grant requirements. • To compute school district spending requirements and annual state aid allocations. • To evaluate progress toward meeting the objections of the Education Reform Act of 1993. The purpose of this regulation is to govern special education services for eligible students. Key points: • Governs Massachusetts public schools of special education and related services to eligible students.
603 CMR 10.00 School Finance and Accountability
603 CMR 28.00 Special Education
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