Board of Finance Public Hearing

Good news – after lots of work, input and due diligence from all of the schools and parents, the 2016-2017 school budget was passed by the Board of Ed on 2/9!  This budget includes strategic investments in technology, professional development and world language for all of our schools.  The budget also includes funding for some much-needed capital projects that are designed to increase safety in our schools and address a few outstanding issues at the high school. But we are only 1/3 of the way there in getting it passed – the school budget also will need to be passed by the Board of Finance in March and then by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in May.

On March 8th, the Board of Finance will have a public hearing to which all are invited. The Board of Finance has the authority to eliminate specific capital expenditures, and to reduce the overall school budget. During this time, let your voice be heard in support of your schools – attend the public hearing or send a brief email to your elected Board of Finance & RTM reps!

• Feb/March:  Reach out to the Board of Finance & RTM to let them know you support strategic investment in our schools.
• March 8th  (7:30 p.m., Town Hall):  Board of Finance public hearing– Come!
• May 9th (8:00 p.m., Town Hall):  RTM approval – public comment available if cuts are proposed.

The Superintendent’s Proposed Budget can be accessed online. Please contact your CDSP reps or PTO chairs with any questions or comments.