Article 16 - Establish Special Education Reserve Fund

Article 16. Establish Special Education Reserve Fund

ARTICLE 16. To determine whether the Town will establish a Special Education Reserve Fund under the provisions of Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40, § 13E under the direction of the School Committee; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

This article provides for the establishment of a special education reserve fund for Concord Public Schools. The fund can be used in future years for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs of special education, out-of-district tuition or transportation costs. Funding is not requested at this time; this article is solely to create such a fund.

Article Motion

Mr. Herchek moves that the Town accept Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40, § 13E and establish a Special Education Reserve Fund.

Article SponsorConcord School Committee
Article Public HearingFinance Committee - Hearing #1 - March 5, 2026
Article PresentationArticle 16 - Presentation
Article RecommendationsFinance Committee: Affirmative Action 
Select Board: Affirmative Action
Consent CalendarNo
Supplemental MaterialsArticles 13 - 16 - Story of the Schools