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Council approves $140,825 from special education stabilization fund to hire two teachers
Summary
The council unanimously approved an order to appropriate $140,825 from the special education stabilization fund to the Northampton Public Schools fiscal 2026 budget to support two special education teachers, following a school committee vote.
The Northampton City Council unanimously approved on July 10 an order to appropriate $140,825 from the special education stabilization fund to the fiscal 2026 Northampton Public Schools budget to fund two special education teachers.
At the council meeting Director Nardi explained that the School Committee at its June 25 special meeting voted to use $140,825 in available stabilization funds to support two special education positions — one at Northampton High School and one at Ryan Road School. "At the June 25 special school committee meeting, the school committee voted to utilize the additional $140,825 that is available in this special and stabilization fund for this year for FY26, to support 2 special education teachers," Director Nardi said. The council suspended the usual two‑reading rule and approved the appropriation by unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: The appropriation funds two special education teachers the School Committee identified as necessary for the coming school year. Councilors expressed support for the appropriation during the roll call.
Formal action: Motion to suspend rules and to approve the appropriation passed by unanimous roll call; the order was adopted with seven yes votes and no no votes or abstentions.
Speakers quoted or referenced (first reference with title): Director Nardi (School finance/administration), Mayor Sherra, Council President Alex Jared.
