School Committee - Finance Subcommittee

Easthampton schools end fiscal year with $577,616 deficit, draining emergency reserves. The School Committee Finance Subcommittee heard from Director of Business Services Julia Saari-Franks that two late student placements at year end created the shortfall. The district covered it by withdrawing

School Finance Subcommittee unanimously approves FY'27 budget with 9.54 percent increase. Director of Business Services Julia Saari-Franks presented the proposal to Subcommittee Chair Megan W. Harvey, members Laura Scott and Bonnie Atkins, Superintendent Michelle Balch, and Mayor Salem Derby. The

School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviewed FY'26 overages and FY'27 efficiencies on March 2. Julia Saari-Franks, Director of Business Services, reported unexpected charges of $60,182.16 from temporary nurse staffing, prompting an Appropriation Request for Mayoral approval. Superintendent

School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviews FY'27 budget framework. Director of Business Services Julia Saari-Franks presented initial highlights to Subcommittee Chair Megan Harvey, members Laura Scott and Bonnie Atkins, Superintendent Michelle Balch, and Mayor Salem Derby, identifying personnel