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Committee approved a special-education reserve fund

Medford Public Schools · Jun 8, 2026

Financial

What happened

The committee approved a resolution establishing a reserve fund for unanticipated special-education tuition, transportation, staffing, evaluation, and assessment costs.

Why it matters to families

A dedicated reserve can protect special-education services and the wider school budget when expensive needs arise unexpectedly.

The evidence

The June 8 minutes record approval of Resolution 2026-13 as amended and describe eligible uses, funding sources, a 2% maximum balance, and a $200,000 minimum target.

The source

June 8, 2026 School Committee meeting minutes

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