Overview: The recent Greenfield School Committee meeting was dominated by discussions on budgetary constraints, revealing a significant shortfall of nearly $1.9 million. The proposed school budget for the upcoming fiscal year, presented by the Mayor, totals $23,697,549 and faces challenges due to rising health insurance costs and declining student enrollment. The Mayor emphasized the importance of public education funding, despite financial pressures that include a potential reduction in the city’s bond rating and a $51 million unfunded retirement liability.
Overview: The Greenfield School Committee met to tackle a range of issues, including the approval of a significant educational trip to Spain, the challenges of addressing special education needs, and budgetary concerns related to capital projects.
