We spoke with Superintendent Bella Wong about how the Public Schools of Brookline develops its annual budget:

• How are decisions made when resources are limited?
• What factors shape recommendations?
• How do student needs, enrollment trends, contractual obligations and long-term planning influence choices?

This session was loosely moderated by BPO Board Member Sadaf Kazmi. The discussion explored the inputs and tradeoffs shaping the FY27 budget and offered insight into how PSB leadership balances educational priorities with its fiduciary responsibility to Brookline taxpayers.