City Council passes $1.5 billion Boston Public Schools budget
Councilors noted concerns about ongoing inequities in the district, the lack of a long-term facilities plan, declining enrollment, and worrisome student performance.
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Councilors noted concerns about ongoing inequities in the district, the lack of a long-term facilities plan, declining enrollment, and worrisome student performance.
Proponents, including the City Council president, say ranked choice voting gives residents more agency in the democratic process.
After contentious deliberations, the council also voted to approve more than $450 million for capital projects, but delayed making a decision on the Boston Public Schools budget.
For right now, the answer is yes. But industry observers cautioned that these developments don’t necessarily mean all Steward’s facilities will survive.
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