City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 192299

• File #: 192299
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 12/5/2011
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/8/2011
• Final action: 12/8/2011
• Enactment date: 12/8/2011
• Enactment #: 192299
• Title: That this Board stands opposed to the establishment of the Somerville Progressive Charter School.
• Sponsors: Rebekah L. Gewirtz, Bruce M. Desmond, John M. Connolly, Dennis M. Sullivan, Walter F. Pero, Maryann M. Heuston, William M. Roche

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/8/2011	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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That this Board stands opposed to the establishment of the Somerville Progressive Charter School.

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Official Text

WHEREAS,                      There is a proposal to create a new charter school in the City of Somerville called the Somerville Progressive Charter School (SPCS); and

WHEREAS,                      The SPCS seeks to enroll 425 students, targeting students in the City of Somerville; and

WHEREAS,                      If all 425 students come from Somerville, approximately $4.78 million per year would be deducted from the City’s budget; and

WHEREAS,                      Such a reduction in state aid would have a deleterious effect on the City of Somerville, the Somerville Public Schools and the students served by the Somerville Public Schools; and

WHEREAS,                      Such a reduction in the budget of the Somerville Public Schools could result in the closing of a school and elimination or reduction in key programs such as the SMILE pre-school program, SCALE adult education program, music and arts; and

WHEREAS,                      Whether or not to approve this new charter school will be decided by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, a state body; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED,                     That the Board of Aldermen of the City of Somerville hereby stands united in opposition to the establishment of the Somerville Progressive Charter School; AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution shall be filed with the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education at the public hearing on December 14^th, 2011.