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East Longmeadow School Committee Approves 3% Budget Hike, Leaving $1.2 Million Gap

EAST LONGMEADOW -- March 9, 2026, East Longmeadow School Committee approves a 3 percent FY2027 budget increase that leaves the district $1.2 million short of level services. The committee voted 5-0 Monday to submit the budget at the town's requested ceiling of 3 percent, well below the

East Longmeadow School Committee Approves Spring MIAA Waivers, Debates Grade Realignment

EAST LONGMEADOW -- March 2, 2026, East Longmeadow School Committee opens debate on whether a 3-to-5 elementary school split is driving inequitable outcomes across the district. Committee member Amy Denta raised the question at the March 2 meeting, citing data showing Mountain View Elementary's low-income student

Ludlow School Committee Approves Italy Trip, Keeps 110 School Choice Slots

Ludlow School Committee honored three Grinspoon Teaching Award nominees, approved a northern Italy student trip, and voted to hold its school choice cap at 110 slots. Superintendent Dr.

School Committee Votes 4-0 to Submit 6.24 Percent Budget Increase Request

EAST LONGMEADOW -- February 9, 2026, East Longmeadow School Committee votes to seek a 6.24 percent budget increase but braces for a $370,000 shortfall. The four-member committee voted 4-0 Monday to submit a level-services budget request of approximately $2.3 million above current spending, while acknowledging

Ludlow Officials Cut Projected FY27 Budget Deficit to $471,000

Ludlow trims a $2.6 million FY27 deficit to as little as $471,000 after finding a Munis data error. Finance Committee Chairman Tony Sanchez and Board of Selectmen Chairman Silva joined the School Committee and Superintendent Dr.