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Appreciation for the interest shown in school budget hearing

by Abby Besse  ·   Friday, March 28, 2025

I want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended the FY26 school budget hearing Monday. We had a record turnout, more than 90 people, demonstrating just how much our community values our schools and the careful planning that goes into funding them.

It was encouraging to see so many residents engaged, asking thoughtful questions, and seeking a deeper understanding of the school budget process. Ensuring transparency and accuracy in these discussions is essential, and your participation helped foster an informed and productive conversation.

Strong schools depend on an engaged community, and Monday night’s turnout was a powerful reminder of that. Thank you for taking the time to be part of the process—I hope we continue these important discussions.

If you were unable to attend, the slide deck and recording can be found on the district website, psharvard.org under Departments>>Business Office>>Budget. If you have any follow-up questions, please reach out to me at abesse@psharvard.org.

Abby Besse
Harvard School Committee chair

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