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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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