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BPS says partnerships and external funds will stay central to FY26; district centralizes contracting and vetting
Summary
Boston Public Schools reported 700 community partnerships and proposed a $5.7 million partnerships fund in FY26; the district said it has centralized contracting and introduced vetting criteria to guide school-level partner selection.
Boston Public Schools told the Boston City Council Committee on Ways and Means the district currently maintains some 700 partnerships with community-based organizations and that the FY26 budget includes a $5,700,000 Partnership Fund to support school-chosen activities such as tutoring, mentoring and arts programs. "BPS currently has 700 partnerships with local community based organizations from large non profits like the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and City Year to smaller grassroots…
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