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Chris Mulroney, FTA president. I want to respond to comments the mayor made at the last School Committee meeting when asked why the city cannot close the school funding gap with the resources it has. The FTA respectfully disagrees with the suggestion that these—right, that the—those raising concerns have failed to identify where capacity exists. The data is clear and has been publicly presented. First, while it may be technically accurate to say these reductions are being made to an increase rather than the existing FY26 budget, the distinction does not lessen the impact on students. While, while rising costs, contractual salaries, special education, utilities, and the loss of federal grants are not fully funded, the outcome is the same: millions of dollars in staffing reductions and fewer adults serving students. Calling these cuts to an increase does not change the classroom reality. Second, the challenge is not due to a lack of money. Over the past five years, Framingham has received approximately $35 million in additional Chapter 7 funding, while the local contributions have lagged. Of the roughly $47 million increase in education spending since FY20, only about $12 million came from local sources. That reflects a long-term policy change inconsistent with the intent of the Student Opportunity Act. Third, this—the city—is in strong financial health. Free cash and stabilization reserves total over $40 million, both near 6% of the operating budget. Framingham is also under-levying, with more than $41 million in excess levy capacities. These facts demonstrate capacity, even if leaders disagree about how to use it. Finally, educators reject the implication that staff would rather—would prefer—cuts over contributing more to health care. Shifting rising costs onto workers while cutting staff harms students and destabilizes schools. City Council may have the final authority, but the School Committee and the mayor must clearly state what funding is educationally necessary, not what just is politically comfortable. These issues are not whether money exists, but whether public education is being prioritized. Framingham has the capacity to avoid dev devastating staffing cuts. Students should not pay the price for longstanding local underinvestment. Thank you.