Advisory voted to have one member contact the DOR concerning school spending and here it is.
Dear Ms. Colleary,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Templeton Advisory Committee regarding school funding and Templeton's local appropriation for education. Templeton is part of the Narragansett Regional School District (NRSD) and Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School (Monty Tech).
Attached you find the figures for the NRSD. For many years, the Town of Templeton has been accused of not contributing enough money to NRSD. Over and above the minimum contribution for FY 18, Templeton is being asked for an additional $1,001,343 as an "Additional appropriation".
Our request to you is to ask for an independent review of Templeton's contribution to both NRSD and Monty Tech to determine the exact amount of money Templeton is obligated to pay both educational institutions while meeting all requirements of law.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Julie Farrell
Advisory committee, member
Ms. Farrell,
Please be advised that the Department of Revenue does not have statutory authority to determine the town’s compliance with the state’s school financing laws. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is the proper venue to resolve that matter.
Bureau of Municipal Finance Law
Division of Local Services
Department of Revenue
posted by Jeff Bennett
Todays Gardner News "New Bleachers Sought". The picture shows the bleachers in disrepair looks like they haven't been painted in years.
ReplyDeleteGreat example of a bigger problem.
david smart6:42 AM
ReplyDeleteThe most impact any contract has on Templetons financial issues is the schools.
Mr. Henie was all over the issue when he was on the AC.
Our Selectman from the past were not front and center on the issue more so in catch up mode as the joint meeting had a new approach in town.
When will any research come and will it be way to late.
At least i know of one selectman that has looked into the issue and has some insight prior to the meeting this springs ATM.
If only we still had BERNIE working for us.
Ever think about the cost of the paint and labor over the years and the amount saved by not doing the painting and just to have it scrape off?
ReplyDeleteThe planks have been there a long time and without paint dry out after a rain. With the paint they would probably rot sooner.
At 30 + a gallon and prevailing wage + interest it could be enough to replace them X2?
What the F are you talking about
DeleteHey Dave,
DeleteMaybe they shouldn't be wood? In case you didn't know you can buy bulk exterior paint for $5-10 a gallon.
The point you miss is that the maintanance hasn't been done, not should be done. They wouldn't get this bad if it had been "Maintained" within the paints life.......
Maybe it could have been a project for the guys from the prison, but it does seem the School Department has a problem with putting any effort into fixing anything, or maintaining anything. Just let things fall apart them ask for new ! It works for them, time and time again, so why do anything any different
DeleteIt's hard to keep up i'll try to slow the pace for you A.
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