Override Resources

Dear Ward Families,

As a PTO, it is our responsibility to engage our community on issues affecting our schools. The current proposed override election is approaching quickly (March 14th!).

The Newton Teachers Association, the Newton PTO Council, and the leadership of the Ward PTO all are supportive of the override. We encourage you to get involved through both education and advocacy. We hope that you will find useful resources via the links below. 

NOTE: The Ward School Community will host a peaceful 

VOTE YES standout on February 15th before school. 

Join faculty, staff, students and families with “VOTE YES” signs and your voice!

Warmest regards,
Susan, Caitlin, and Rashi

Education

• Attend: February 8th, 7PM: NPS FY24 Budget Preview to School Committee 

• Override Informational flyer

• Recording: Oct. 26, 2022 Newton Override Roundtable on Newton Public Schools 

• Recording: Jan 26, 2023 Virtual Town Hall (this is most recent)

• LWVN Interview with Councilor Becky Grossman about override proposal

• Override coverage from The Newton Beacon

• WBUR override coverage: Newton school officials say tax increase would supply ‘critical funding’ to spare teacher cuts

Advocacy

• Attend: Ward School Community “Stand Out” on February 15th 7:50-8:10, Blue Zone  Standout flyer (PDF)

• Read: PTOC Override Endorsement statement (more info below)

• Make a plan to vote: Override “Vote YES” flyer

• Get involved further:

  • VOTE YES website

  • GET INVOLVED FORM ( for lawn sign, help on election day, phone bank, etc)

  • DONATE 

• ENDORSE “VOTE YES” and encourage others to do so