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Brookline school leaders prepare for May override vote; seek to delay layoff notices until after election
Summary
The Select Board placed a $23.25 million override question on the May 5 ballot, of which $7.94 million would fund schools. Superintendent Wong said the district is asking to delay RIFF (reduction in force) notice deadlines until after the vote to avoid premature staff notices.
The Brookline district and school committee received a budget update noting the Select Board's decision to place a single-question override of $23.25 million on the May 5 ballot, phased in over three years. The superintendent said $7.94 million of the total is earmarked for the schools.
Because contract deadlines for layoff/RIFF notices approach before the election (non‑PPS staff notices are typically due May 1 and PTS notices May 15), the superintendent said the district is in discussions with town and union partners to delay those deadlines until after the May 5 vote to avoid issuing painful notices that might be rescinded following the election.
The budget update noted continuing consultant work from CLA on a revenue and expenditure study; staff interviews are complete and a draft report will go to the Select Board. The report’s recommendations include aligning fee revenue, piloting revised facility‑use terms and drafting a town‑schools MOU for certain shared functions.
What’s next: Staff will continue contingency planning for both pass and fail scenarios; contract and union deadlines remain important constraints. The district said it will publicize details and provide updates to the committee as items are finalized.
