An increase in bilingual proficiency compensation and a diversity, equity, and inclusion ambassador program was approved during last week's City Council meeting — but not without debate.
Mount Greylock School Committee members and members of the public argued on Thursday for preserving a districtwide diversity, equity and inclusion position in the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Obasohan was appointed in February and during the fiscal after the City Council approved a new six-month budget of $99,760 for the department during its fiscal 2022 budget process.