https://acegiel.github.io/TellCCfundSPS/

Dear families and community members,

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the recent email campaign to the School Committee advocating for more interventionists and special education staffing in Somerville Public Schools.

Your advocacy made a real difference.

As a direct result of the emails, public comments, and community pressure surrounding the FY27 school budget, School Committee members voted to add funding for 6 additional full-time positions beyond what was originally proposed by the district administration.

Importantly, these positions were intentionally left flexible so the Superintendent can direct them where needs are greatest — including interventionists, special education teachers to expand co-teaching capacity, or a combination of both.

This is a clear example of why advocacy matters. Families spoke up, elected officials listened, and the conversation changed. The original proposal is no longer the final proposal because community members organized and made their voices impossible to ignore.

Please also consider sending a quick note of thanks to the School Committee members who supported these additions. Positive feedback matters too, and it is important for elected officials to hear when the community appreciates responsive leadership.
You can email them at: SchoolCommittee@k12.somerville.ma.us

But the process is not over yet.

The Mayor and City Council must now decide whether to include these additional positions in the final city budget. We need to make it equally clear that the community expects these positions to remain fully funded in FY27.

Please take a moment to email Mayor Wilson and the councilors and urge them to support the School Committee’s additions to the school budget:
https://acegiel.github.io/TellCCfundSPS/

The needs in our schools are real, and this moment has shown that collective action can make a meaningful difference.

Thank you again for your advocacy, persistence, and commitment to Somerville students.