Stay up to date on educational issues in WellesleyMarch 13, 2014
Committee 21 - Committee for Education in the 21st Century - Wellesley, MA
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FAQ Topic: "Gap List" & "Level Services"
Important Dates in Budget Calendar
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Committee 21 aims to provide news and important information regarding public education in our community and how we, as Wellesley residents, may support the goals of the Wellesley Public Schools.
 
With Wellesley voters likely to be asked to approve a budget override this spring, Committee 21 is addressing a number of Frequently Asked Questions in the coming weeks, starting with some of the basics about town government. 
FAQ Topic: "Gap List" & "Level Services"

What is the "Gap List"? 
If budgets exceed revenues, the Town may determine that an override* is necessary.  A "Gap List" consists of those budget items that will be cut should the override fail to be approved by the voters. This year, the Gap List consists of, among other items, school library assistants, professional staffing to class sections - which will result in larger class sizes - and technology programming. For more information on the Gap List, see FY15 School Gap List. 
 
*Previously, we addressed "What is an Override?".

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What are "Level Services"?

"Level Services" are those services that the department currently provides.  A budget request for level services reflects the increased cost of providing those services without adding any additional items.  For example, in Wellesley, an increase in the student population has led to an increase in the cost of providing "Level Services".

 

Important Dates in the Budget Calendar
Important Dates in the Budget Calendar

Thursday, March 27th & 
Sunday, March 30th
ATM Preparation Meetings
The League of Women Voters of Wellesley will hold two informational sessions for Town Meeting members and all other interested residents in preparation for the March 31st Annual Town Meeting. Sponsors of articles to be discussed at Town Meeting will be present to provide explanations and to answer questions.

Thursday March 27th
7:30-9:00p
Great Hall, Town Hall		Sunday, March 30th
1:30-3:00p
Kingsbury Rm, Police Station
(Please park on the street)

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Monday, March 31st & Tuesday, April 1st
First week of Town Meeting at Wellesley High School
At 7:30p on March 31st, Annual Town Meeting will commence. Witness and listen as our local officials discuss and vote on the town's operating budgets, bylaws, and other matters related to the community's operation. The meeting will also be televised on cable TV.
 
 
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