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- Hampden County
- 4/7/25
- 04/07/2025
- 19 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee discussed budget challenges during its April 7th meeting, primarily due to limited state aid and escalating operational costs. With a required budget increase of $3 million to maintain level services, the committee faced the arduous task of finding reductions after Governor Healey’s budget only increased state aid by $185,100, a 1.2% rise.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/10/25
- 03/11/2025
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, attention was devoted to the fiscal year 2025 budget update, the implications of Chapter 70 funding, and strategic financial planning to address budget shortfalls.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 3/6/25
- 03/07/2025
- 14 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, members approved Fontaine’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract amendment for the new high school, totaling $147,368,525. This figure is $169,388 below the Project Funding Agreement (PFA) budget set in the fall of 2023. The committee also voted to retain the difference within the project contingency.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/27/25
- 02/28/2025
- 33 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow School Building Committee meeting primarily centered on the progress and financial planning of the district’s ambitious school project. Key discussions included the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) involvement, furniture and equipment budgeting complications, and advancements towards lead certification.
- MA
- Hampden County
- 2/24/25
- 02/25/2025
- 162 Minutes
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Overview: The East Longmeadow School Committee meeting on February 24, 2025, navigated through several issues, including a proposed budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year, strategies to address chronic absenteeism, and the potential impact of new athletic and transportation fees. These discussions are crucial as the district prepares for future financial and operational challenges.
