| The Sandisfield Times |
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| The School Discussion Agreement May be Near |
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By Bill Price Published September 1, 2024. |
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The apportionment of costs between Sandisfield and Otis for funding the Farmington River School District has been under discussion by the combined school committee since late 2022. After three years of discussion and detailed examinations, a resolution may be at hand. At the last committee meeting on August 5, one Otis member voted with the three Sandisfield members to approve a new apportionment method. Discussion ensued as to how the 4-3 consensus could be strengthened, targeting a 7-0 consensus, as it was felt that a stronger consensus would improve the chances of obtaining passage when the two towns vote on the amended Regional District Agreement (RDA) at town meetings. Changes aimed at strengthening the consensus will be discussed in the committee's next regular meeting on September 9. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, but delayed this month due to the Labor Day holiday. It's not over until it is over, but it seems that the end may be in sight. Committee meetings, open to the public, are held at the Farmington River School Library at 7:00 p.m. They are available for viewing on a Zoom connection. |
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Published September 1, 2024