(7/13/2022) During the Massachusetts State Senates Fiscal Year 2023 budget debate last month, an amendment filed by Senator John Velis (D-Westfield) to provide $1,000,000 to Westfield High School for improvements and upgrades was unanimously adopted.
“Throughout the last several years, I have continuously heard from students, faculty, and families about the deterioration of the facilities and infrastructure at Westfield High School. Every student should have the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment conducive to their education and personal development. With the amendment that I filed in the FY23 Budget Westfield High School will be able to make much-needed improvements to the high school building and grounds,” said Senator John Velis
The amendment, filed during the FY23 budget debate, secures $1,000,000 for improvements to Westfield High School’s facilities and infrastructure. In addition, another amendment providing $5,000 for Westfield High’s Community Closet was also adopted.
“We are very appreciative of Senator Velis’s efforts on behalf of Westfield High School. This funding really could not have come at a better time. With it, we will be able to address some top priorities including updating our science classrooms. We would like to thank Senator Velis for his continued support of the Westfield Public Schools,” said Westfield Public Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski.
With these amendments now adopted into the Senate’s budget, it will now be considered in a conference committee with the House of Representatives.