Passage of Question 1 would provide an additional $4.5 million for the FY24 NPS budget as well as fund improvements to Horace Mann Elementary School.

While it’s early in the budget process, NPS leaders are warning of an expected school budget deficit of $2-4 million even if the override passes. Without extra money from the override, the schools might face a gap of $6-8 million. This would mean “across the board budget reductions in all [school] departments” and “reductions to the breadth and depth of programming for students”. NPS leaders have discussed the two budget scenarios at two public meetings:

• Jan. 23 School Committee meeting (presentation starts at minute 38; view the slides)
• Feb. 8 public forum at Newton North.  

We urge parents/guardians to review these recordings and materials so they can better understand the potential impact of the override on the Newton Public Schools.