Boston City Council votes to approve $1.5B school budget over concerns: 'We have failed our society' bostonherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bostonherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Councilors noted concerns about ongoing inequities in the district, the lack of a long-term facilities plan, declining enrollment, and worrisome student performance.
After contentious deliberations, the council also voted to approve more than $450 million for capital projects, but delayed making a decision on the Boston Public Schools budget.
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