Bruce expresses confidence in NPS administration, concerns over cuts. Asks to pass budget to address lingering effects of Covid

"I'm deeply invested in the quality of education that we provide for our students in Newton. I'm here, in front of you today, to express my profound concerns regarding the budget for NPS. Superintendent Anna Nolan requested a budget to address the pressing needs of our schools. And even that isn't enough.

I sat in all three of the budget hearings and I heard from all the department heads and the assistant superintendents. They were transparent, honest, knowledgeable. I've never met such competent administrators. And I really feel that if these cuts are made, it's going to be detrimental to our system.

I believe the money can be found and it has to be a priority because we are finally getting close to address the challenges of Covid-19. We need to be for them in the classroom. We need to get them caught up. We need to be there for the kids in our community.

I'm really hoping this board puts through the Superintendent's budget."