city_hall

Official websites use .boston.gov

A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

lock

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Last updated:

City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0670-0678 and #0691, FY25 Budget: Boston Public Schools - Long-Term Facilities Plan

One of a series of hearings to review the FY25 Budget. The focus of this hearing is the FY25 budget for Boston Public Schools. This hearing will cover topics including mergers/closures, grade realignment, enrollment declines & new arrivals, staffing, central office, and related revolving funds.

The public can offer testimony.
Toggle
Page Sections

Discussion Topics

  1. Dockets #0670-0672

    Orders for the FY25 Operating Budget, including annual appropriations for departmental operations, for the School Department, and for other post-employment benefits (OPEB).

  2. Dockets #0673-0675

    Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.

  3. Dockets #0676-0678

    Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease-purchase agreements.

  4. Docket #0691

    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to support the maintenance and repair for BPS facilities, including custodial and utility costs for extended building time, floor refinishing, landscaping and building repairs. Receipts from Lease, Permit for Use and Parking Fees for BPS facilities will be deposited in the fund. BPS will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall not exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).

    These matters were sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and referred to the Committee on April 10, 2024. 

    NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

    PUBLIC TESTIMONY

    Public testimony is integral to the Council’s budget review process. Members of the public may submit written testimony, videos, or testify live in person (for in-person hearings) or via videoconference (for all hearings). All forms of testimony will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Additional information is available at: boston.gov/council-budget.

    Staff Contact: Shane Pac

    Committee Email:  ccc.wm@boston.gov 

    Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone: 617-635-3040

    Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv

Chair

Sponsor

Provide Your Feedback
Back to top