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The Solidarity Squad developed this People’s Budget of community-generated ideas that were collected as part of a participatory planning process and summit this past Fall. Our priorities were shared with the Interim Superintendent and School Committee to consider as part of the FY26 budget.
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Priorities:
An Equitable K-Lo Transition Process
Adequate Elementary Staffing
Increased Funding for the Office of Special Education
Robust and Effective Family Engagement
Facilities Improvements and Pest Management
Equity of Opportunity for High School students in enrichment programs and literacy
No Job Cuts!
A transition process that:
Involves caregivers, students, and educators as equal partners, including compensation
Ensures cohorts of students may stay together, along with the option of priority registration
Provides events for scholars coming together
Facilitates circles for educators and caregivers
Ensures planning time & Karen Mapp family engagement training for receiving schools
Compensates a “Transition manager”
A comprehensive review and overhaul of the controlled choice system
Paraprofessional support in every K-5 classroom
Policy for equitable allocation of 1:1 para support for students who need it by end of FY25
District-wide (shared) SCALE program-specific substitute teachers
Additional Assistive Tech Specialist and Behavioral Specialist to meet greater need.
Establishment of a Caregiver Advisory Council (CAC) for advising superintendent and CPSD executive leadership on family engagement rollout (in subcommittee with administration and school staff reps) and matters related to education, wellbeing, and overall success of our students.
Translation services and accessible language for all events and forms
Caregiver Academy for Elementary and Middle School :A 5-6 session weekly workshop orientation for caregivers of entering kindergarteners and 6th graders, held at each school in fall. Delivered by each school community including principal, educators, staff, counselors, family liaison; focus on curriculum, school & district resources and processes.
Karen Mapp “Dual Capacity Building Framework” family engagement training (building on past Karen Mapp training by CPSD)
Particular focus on training schools and staff that are receiving K-Lo students
Karen Mapp training for all principals, family liaisons, social workers, staff that instruct students and CAC.
Repairs at FMA
Rodent-free schools for all students and educators
Funding to support equal access to AP exams and summer travel
Staffing for literacy instruction
Additional staff for non-punitive behavior support
Save Money
Save Money
Analyze the costs and outcomes of major expenditures in areas such as:
Tech Platforms
Data Management Systems
Consultant Contracts
All analyses of these areas must involve educators now and in the future.
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