Where it stands as of Wed, Apr 8
The School Committee unanimously approved a 3 percent tuition increase for the district preschool program and adopted updated financial assistance guidelines capping fee relief at 10 percent of program revenue.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Committee | Approve the financial assistance guidelines for preschool and extended day for the upcoming school year. Public preschool tuition and financial assistance | Passedunanimous | 35:18 | |
| School Committee | Approve the recommended 3 percent tuition increase for preschool for the upcoming school year. Public preschool tuition and financial assistance | Passedunanimous | 30:40 |
Every time it came up newest first
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· Southborough School Committee
Preschool and extended day financial assistance guidelines
The committee reviewed and approved revised financial assistance guidelines for preschool and extended day programs. Assistance is capped at 10% of annual program tuition revenue, awarded first come, first served, offering up to a 90% tuition reduction for families at or below 130% of the federal poverty level and up to 60% for families at or below 185%.
- Assistance total is capped at 10% of annual program tuition revenue.
- Families at or below 130% of federal poverty level qualify for up to 90% tuition reduction.
- Families at or below 185% of federal poverty level qualify for up to 60% tuition reduction.
- Historically, up to four families per year have required financial assistance in the district.
Outcome: Approved unanimously.
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· Southborough School Committee
Preschool tuition rate increase
The committee approved a recommended 3% tuition increase for the district preschool program for the upcoming academic year. The administration stated that the modest increase is necessary to offset rising costs for labor, health insurance, and operations, noting that rates had not been adjusted since FY22.
- Approved a 3% tuition increase for the upcoming school year.
- Preschool rates were previously adjusted by 3% in FY22.
- Revenues support rising staff and operational expenses in the revolving fund.
Outcome: Approved unanimously.