1. Zero-Based Budgeting Implementation

A formal push to require departments to justify expenditures from the ground up rather than relying on prior-year baselines.

Goal: Prevent recurring deficits and eliminate automatic spending increases without measurable outcomes.

2. Line-Item Budget Transparency

Requiring detailed, publicly accessible breakdowns of spending across departments.
Goal: Eliminate lump-sum ambiguity and give the School Committee real oversight authority.

3. Schedule 19 & Interdepartmental Cost Review

Full review of city charges allocated to the School Department, including auditor time allocations and shared services.
Goal: Ensure education funds are not subsidizing unrelated municipal expenses.

4. Transportation Cost Audit & Policy Reform

Multi-year review of transportation reductions, route efficiency, vendor contracts, and attendance impacts.
Goal: Restore fiscal responsibility while protecting student safety and access.

5. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Oversight

Formal request to bring facilities officials before committee to clarify long-term building plans and funding responsibilities.
Goal: Protect school infrastructure funding and ensure city obligations are met.

6. Fresh Food & Facilities Capability Study

Assessment of which school facilities can produce fresh, nutrient-dense meals versus reheating processed food.
Goal: Align contract negotiations with student health outcomes.

7. Parental Notification Policy Review

Clarification and enforcement of notification standards under state law regarding human sexuality curriculum.
Goal: Transparency and lawful parental rights compliance.

8. Vaping & School Safety Task Force

Development of a coordinated response involving DA, Sheriff, school administration, and public safety partners.
Goal: End illegal vaping of nicotine and marijuana in schools through enforcement and prevention.

9. Charter & School Choice Data Review

Evaluation of performance trends, enrollment data, and accountability frameworks.
Goal: Focus on measurable academic outcomes over institutional comfort.

10. Athletic Governance & Oversight Review

Review of athletic stipends, oversight structures, academic eligibility, and equity compliance.
Goal: Protect student opportunity while maintaining fiscal discipline.