Student performance at a number of BPS schools improved in 2016 according to a report by the state. The improvement includes 12 schools rising to Level 1 status, but low performing schools remain a challenge across the District. This year 55% of Boston schools are classified as low-performing, down from 64% in 2015. (read more . . .)
Check out our recent Bureau Update on 4 statewide ballot questions and the CPA question for Boston ~ the ballot questions will appear on the November 8th ballot. (read more . . .)
Upcoming Elections Dates:
State Primary – September 8, 2016
State Election – November 8, 2016
The Walsh Administration is studying the issue of wage disparity in Boston starting with a March report on the topic by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Mayor Walsh appointed a Minimum Wage Task Force in April to study the feasibility of increasing the Minimum Wage in Boston to $15.00. The Mayor has already endorsed $15.00 at the state level. (continued . . .)
In 2015 the BRS earned investment return of -1.13% ranked 99th out of the 105 ranked systems according to a2015 Investment Report. Sub-par returns in 2015 and also 2014 raise concerns as the BRS’s funding schedule presumes an assumed rate of return of 7.75%. (continued . . .)