School overview
Ellis Elementary School
Who makes decisions at Ellis and what its public local record establishes. Part of Boston Public Schools.
Who makes school-level decisions?
Ellis is part of Boston Public Schools and is governed districtwide by the appointed Boston School Committee. At school level, its School Site Council includes parents, educators, and the principal. BPS gives the council authority to review the full school budget, approve discretionary spending and the Quality School Plan, and consider recommendations with major school-community effects.
Seven local meetings are public
Ellis's living council document contains meetings from August 2025 through April 2026, including budget, hiring, handbook, transportation, and program work.
FY27 staffing was projected to hold
In January, Principal Lem Ivy reported a flat projected budget and no anticipated position eliminations, while noting details were still being completed.
Early-grade bilingual programming was approved
November notes say DESE approved transitional bilingual education focused on K2 through grade 2.
School spending remains a gap
The collected records describe budget review and priorities but do not publish Ellis's total allocation or an audited per-student spending figure.
Council agendas document what was discussed or scheduled. They do not establish that every proposed handbook, uniform, transportation, or start-time action was finally adopted.
What is on the public record
Meetings dated August 21, October 24, November 14, and December 19, 2025, plus January 9, January 29, and April 14, 2026; the count is seven.
Context: the collected local record provides no total allocation or audited per-student spending amount.
Major projects
Ellis Safe Routes to School
Construction expected from June 2026Boston and MassDOT plan raised crosswalks, curb extensions, and pedestrian islands at six intersections around Ellis.
- Ellis selected for MassDOT Safe Routes infrastructure funding
- City page says construction was expected to begin
Funding
MassDOT Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Program
The city page does not state a project amount.
FY27 school budget and staffing cycle
Flat projection; staffing details pendingThe council reviewed the FY27 budget in December and January. On January 29, the principal reported a flat projection with no anticipated position eliminations.
- Council reviewed district context, enrollment projections, and budget details
- Principal reported a flat projection and no anticipated position eliminations
Funding
Boston Public Schools operating and external funds
The collected council record does not state Ellis's total allocation.
Complete chronological review of six collected official records, including all seven Ellis School Site Council meetings published inside the trailing-year window.
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