State 'fair share' supplemental grants bring targeted funds for Marblehead schools

Superintendent John reported that Marblehead Public Schools received allocations through the state’s fair share supplemental budget after advocacy from state legislators.

John said some items on the district’s capital list were adjusted because supplemental funds would cover them; he cited bus cameras (listed in discussion at roughly $40,700) as an example. He also said the district received $15,720 to support culinary‑arts needs at the high school and a $10,000 allocation referenced in the meeting for another student program. The superintendent noted the supplemental funding reduces the district’s immediate capital request obligations and could allow the committee to reallocate or remove some items from the warrant.

Julie, who led legislative outreach discussions, thanked Representative Arwini and Senator Kreitman for their help securing the awards and asked the committee to send a public letter of thanks. Committee members agreed and asked administration to prepare formal acknowledgement.