Jake McCandless became the superintendent of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts public schools in 2013. As the city of around 43,000 puts together its budget for fiscal year 2020, McCandless is asking Pittsfield leaders to spend more on its school department. In 2019, the city spent more than $60 million on public education. Now, McCandless has floated a pair of proposed increases. He spoke with WAMC about why he’s asking for more, and why that number has changed.
Pittsfield Schools Seek Almost $3 Million Budget Increase For 2020
Pittsfield Public Schools
