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Chapter 70: Understanding the Funding Formula for Education

Chapter 70: Understanding the Funding Formula for Education

This webinar reviews key elements of Chapter 70, including components of the foundation budget, how local contribution and state aid are determined, and the phase-in of the Student Opportunity Act. Recommended audience: Finance directors, all members

Municipal BudgetingWebinarfreePublication Date: Mar 20, 2024

A Sustainable Future For Rural Schools

A Sustainable Future For Rural Schools

Released by the Commission on the Fiscal Health of Rural School Districts

Municipal BudgetingReportpdf - 1 MBPublication Date: Aug 01, 2022

School Hate Crime Resource Guide

School Hate Crime Resource Guide

Released by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Public Schools and LibrariesGuidancepdf - 1,017 KBPublication Date: Oct 01, 2021

School Finance

School Finance

Presented by the Massachusetts Municipal Councillors’ Association

Municipal BudgetingWebinarPublication Date: Apr 08, 2021

A Single Countywide School District? It Could Happen in the Berkshires

A Single Countywide School District? It Could Happen in the Berkshires

By Daniel DeMaina, published in the MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2018

Public Schools and LibrariesArticlepdf - 2 MB

Two Decades Into Education Reform Effort, Commission Calls for Substantial Changes to Funding Formula

Two Decades Into Education Reform Effort, Commission Calls for Substantial Changes to Funding Formula

By John Ouellette, published in the MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2018

Public Schools and LibrariesArticlepdf - 923 KB

The Duties of Public Education Have Grown Markedly in Recent Decades

The Duties of Public Education Have Grown Markedly in Recent Decades

By Andre Ravenelle, published in the MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2018

Public Schools and LibrariesArticlepdf - 364 KB

The Charter School Funding Formula Is Broken—and Wreaking Havoc With Municipal Finances

The Charter School Funding Formula Is Broken—and Wreaking Havoc With Municipal Finances

By Jon Mitchell, published in the MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 29, No. 2, 2018

Public Schools and LibrariesArticlepdf - 256 KB

Libraries Continue Their Evolution to Meet Changing Needs

Libraries Continue Their Evolution to Meet Changing Needs

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Carolyn Noah and Greg Pronevitz, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 217 KB

With Demand Growing, Libraries Face Fiscal Pressure

With Demand Growing, Libraries Face Fiscal Pressure

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Celeste Bruno, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 134 KB

Libraries Are Well-Positioned to Help Job Seekers

Libraries Are Well-Positioned to Help Job Seekers

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Susan Hildreth, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 62 KB

Building Hope: Public Library Construction in Massachusetts

Building Hope: Public Library Construction in Massachusetts

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Celeste Bruno, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 375 KB

Building and Maintaining Community Support Is Key to Library Survival

Building and Maintaining Community Support Is Key to Library Survival

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Nancy Rea, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 267 KB

Trial Court Law Libraries Ready to Provide Answers

Trial Court Law Libraries Ready to Provide Answers

Article from MMA’s Municipal Advocate magazine, Vol. 27, No. 1, by Peter Anderegg and Marnie Warner, 2012

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 4 MB

Section 37O: School Bullying Prohibited; Bullying Prevention Plans

Section 37O: School Bullying Prohibited; Bullying Prevention Plans

Effective May 3, 2010

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 709 KB

Summary of Minimum Standards of Free Public Library Service

Summary of Minimum Standards of Free Public Library Service

Issued by Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Public Schools and Librariespdf - 99 KB