Project YES and After-School Program Cuts
At a glance
- What: The district discontinued Project YES at a middle school and Breed Allstars after grant funding fell by more than $250,000.
- Where it stands: Discussed October 8; see the log below.
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Sources
Log
2026-10-08 - School Committee
Administration said the entitlement grant allocation was lowered by more than a quarter of a million dollars, creating a gap that led to a review of grant-funded programs and the discontinuation of Project YES at Thurgood Marshall Middle School and Breed Allstars. Officials cited declining participation and relatively high staff costs per participating student. The superintendent took responsibility for not communicating the decision proactively. Remaining resources support a middle school hub, Dream More and family engagement, and the Project YES director has applied for United Way funding. No vote was taken.