School Department

"Accountability" was the buzzword at Thursday night's City Council meeting, as the council voted to table the tranfer of $3.5-million to the school department.

Mayor Jon Mitchell says his proposed fiscal year 2014 budget takes a "steady as she goes" approach. Mitchell says his $263-million proposal will keep the city at status quo, while also restoring a third of the Rainy Day Fund. The proposal sets $109-million aside for the school department, the statutorily required level...

While the police department, the zoo, and other departments will receive funds from the City's free cash account, the school department is being forced to wait for a much needed $2-million. The City Council tabled the request for the funds Thursday night, citing a lack of response from Mayor Jon Mitchell...

Mayor Jon Mitchell wants to make sure all citizens of New Bedford have a say in the search for a new Superintendent of schools.  The Mayor is urging residents to share their thoughts online.... The online survey is available on the School Department website, newbedford...