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Springfield public schools begin budget work with $671 million proposal


Published on 2025-03-06 10:42:34 - MassLive
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  • While the financial team of the nearly 23,700-student district is in the early stages of creating a spending plan, educators expect to begin the next school year with a $671 million budget, which will be a 6.9% increase over this year's $627 million budget, said Patrick Roach, chief financial and operations officer for the schools.

The Springfield Public Schools have initiated their budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year with a proposed budget of $671 million. This proposal, presented by Superintendent Daniel Warwick, aims to address the district's financial needs amidst various challenges including inflation, increased costs for special education, and transportation. The budget includes funding for maintaining current educational programs, staff salaries, and benefits, as well as investments in technology and infrastructure improvements. Warwick highlighted the necessity of this budget to continue providing quality education despite economic pressures, with a focus on equity and student support services. The budget proposal will undergo several reviews and public hearings before final approval, reflecting the district's commitment to transparency and community involvement in financial decision-making.

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