As Worcester Public Schools prepares for another year of financial and operational challenges, the school committee members on Thursday continues reviewing the district’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget while weighing a series of decisions affecting student services, safety and educational programs.
Families and educators are still seeking answers about the future of several alternative education programs, school officials are preparing for transitions affecting vulnerable student populations, and administrators continue to navigate growing demands on the district’s resources.
Committee members are expected to receive an update on plans for the Transition Program to relocate from the Fanning Building beginning next school year. The discussion follows weeks of public concern over changes affecting specialized programs and the students who rely on them…