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“One Town, One Budget”: How Mansfield, MA Managed School Funding during a Time of Economic Crisis

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From 2010-2012, the Town of Mansfield, MA faced major challenges in its efforts to fund K-12 public education. Not only did the Town suffer the economic consequences of the recession, but there were also intensely strained relations among school and municipal governing bodies, including the School Committee and Board of Selectmen. This case study examines how the Town successfully moved towards a more collaborative approach to budgeting. It is best suited for an executive-level education program covering topics including local education finance, municipal leadership challenges, and collaboration in the face of competing interests.

Author(s):

Melissa Prosky    
Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership, Bryant University
United States