Special education transportation and placement costs
City of MelroseMassachusetts- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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From the meeting
The October 22, 2026 special education expense update said the district was still using long-term substitutes and agencies to cover vacancies and leaves. It also noted that the district contracted with NRT/Beacon Transportation for three buses for daily and late transportation, and that out-of-district tuition costs remained a major expense. The memo also flagged two out-of-district schools seeking FY28 tuition increases of over 20%.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- City of Melrose
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