A PARENT. A NEIGHBOR. YOUR SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER.
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I'm Mike Mastrobuoni. I bring a public school parent's perspective and a municipal finance director's experience to our School Committee.
ROOTED IN MEDFORD.I'm Mike. I've got two kids at the Roberts School, I've spent most of my career figuring out local government budgets, and now I get to put that experience to work on the Medford School Committee.
I think our schools can be better. I also know that getting there means asking good questions, being upfront about tough choices, and doing the work — even when the answers aren't easy.
This is where I'll share what I'm learning, what I'm working on, and why I think it matters.
Have a question? Let's talk →Strong schools take resources, trust, and a plan. Here's where I'm putting my attention.
School budgets are complicated, but they shouldn't be a mystery. I want people to understand what we're spending, why we're spending it, and whether it's making a difference for kids. City Hall needs to be our partner, not our adversary.
We're making decisions about a new high school, aging buildings, and programs our neighbors will depend on for years. We need to understand the costs and plan for them before the bills come due.
Each student is different. Our job is to make sure our schools can meet them where they are, whether that means more support, different opportunities, or simply listening when something isn't working.
Local government shouldn't require a universal translator device. Explore the tools I like to make, test my assumptions, and see the choices for yourself.
Why a growing budget can still mean less for our schools and services—and what Medford can do about it.
Explore the explainer ↗Explore the high school cost estimator and its assumptions.
A future interactive guide to Medford's spending, revenue, and tradeoffs.
Shoot me a question. Share an idea. Let's talk.