Day: May 3, 2024

Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day | Article 16: Transfer of $750,000 from Special Education Stabilization Fund to FY24 General Fund

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day

As we ready for Town Meeting on May 14, 2024, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.

2024 Town Meeting Warrant

Article 16: Transfer of $750,000 from Special Education Stabilization Fund to FY24
General Fund

Article 16 is a transfer of $750,000 from Special Education Stabilization Fund to the FY24 general fund.  These funds are being used as a revenue source to offset the school’s FY24 budget deficit.  The Special Education Stabilization Fund has historically been used to offset unanticipated special education costs, but in recent years the Schools have more appropriately been using the Finance Committee reserve in order to avoid using one time revenues to offset recurring expenses. A majority vote is required to transfer funds from special purpose stabilization funds.

To learn more about Stabilization Funds visit: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/09/11/igr17-20.pdf

Town Meeting Remote Questions 2024

Sarah Brush

Can’t make Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 14th?  Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo continues the innovation of allowing remote participation for citizens who are unable to attend but hope to contribute to the judgments made.  Simply use the form below or text your Town Meeting questions to (978) 216–3774.

· You must be a current registered voter in North Andover.
· Only a question may be submitted. Comments, amendments or motions are not allowed.
· You must submit a verifiable phone number where your identity and question may be confirmed.
· This form is only for people who will not be attending Town Meeting. If you are at Town Meeting, you will be required to ask the question in person.
· Questions may be edited for clarity