brockton schools

An independent investigation finally has answers to Brockton parents’ questions. In detail, it surpasses a school committee report, an August whistleblower lawsuit and February financial review.

Layoffs caused by budget deficits in the Brockton Public Schools and subsequent hiring delays have left students during some class periods without a teacher or with a teacher aide in charge. The district’s enrollment is predominantly Black or Hispanic.

When parents at the Phineas Bates Elementary School found out a popular staff member, Adam Prisby, was slated to have his position cut, they launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the $30,000 they would need to keep him at the Roslindale school.