THE BURR PTO PRESENTS
Newton Public Schools Need Your Support!
Please take the time to learn more and consider using your voice to help our students thrive!
What does a “NPS Budget Crisis” mean?
Dr. Nolin has proposed a “Level Services Plus” budget; however, the current city budget allocation for NPS is insufficient, resulting in a shortfall of $3.7 million.
Without an increased budget, NPS will face significant challenges:
- No Behavior Therapists
- Less Professional Development
- Bigger Classes / Teacher Cuts
- No Math & Literacy Interventionists
What Can You Do?
- Attend a School Committee Meeting
- Write or Call the School Committee - Say you support the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and want them to pass it.
- Write or Call the Mayor - Say you support the Superintendent's Proposed Budget and want her to increase the allocation to Newton Public Schools.
- Talk it up! - Reach out to neighbors and friends, especially those without students at NPS. Only 30% of Newton voters have students at NPS, and many people who don't have students aren't paying attention.
Whom Do You Contact?
- Call the School Committee - Leave a message supporting the “Level Services Plus” Budget
- Email the School Committee -
- Tamika Olzewski is the HM Facility Committee and School Committee Representative: olzewskit@newton.k12.ma.us
- Ward 1: Rajeev Parlikar: parlikarr@newton.k12.ma.us
- Ward 2: Chris Brezski (Chair): brezskic@newton.k12.ma.us
- Ward 3: Anping Shen: shena@newton.k12.ma.us
- Email or Call the Mayor: rfuller@newtonma.gov, 617-796-1100
Key Dates:
- 4/10: Superintendent Nolin and School Committee members visit Horace Mann at 8:20am
- 4/14: School Committee meeting 6:30pm at Ed Center and online
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