No to adjusted school budget, no to cuts to town budget, no to access to new elementary school until people come to senses.
NO to school budget until school committee cuts one elementary school principal and eliminates the new assistant elementary school vice principal, which I believe would save an additional $250,000.00 (conservatively) No to asking for another override.
If the commissioner of education wishes to slap the face of Templeton voters by approving a 1/12 budget using the FY2020 numbers rather than FY2019, then right back at him. Templeton should refuse to pay anything until a new regional agreement is completed which begins by giving Templeton one additional member of school committee (Phillipston loses one) and elections are separated; Templeton votes for it's school committee members and Phillipston votes for theirs. That is my view on a starting point. Put Templeton's proposed contribution in escrow until the matter is settled, do not pay one dime until things are straightened out, on paper!
I am prepared to rumble, I wonder if Templeton voters are too? This has to be a long term commitment otherwise nothing will change. If voters are not willing to go the distance, then just throw in the towel now. Please show up for selectmen meeting and voice your opinion. Show up for the special Town Meeting on July 18 at 7:00 P.M. and vote.
Looks like it is time to rumble for sure ! It is way beyond time to question the judgment of this superintendent, and the School Committee. What are these people thinking ? They got their new school, now to fill it with goodies ? Our Committee members should understand the limits of their community, but it does seem they suffer from insensitivity. Many of our residents worked in the area wood shops, on farms, or in the different mills in the area. There were no 401K's in those days. These people want to enjoy some kind of a retirement. They earned it. The tax increase from the Police Station and school alone are putting an unbelievable pressure on our population. A million dollar override after the over built school in everyone's face, is over the top ! What they were thinking is any ones guess. Unless Casavant can find a money tree he had better see the forest thru the trees. If he wants to spend money foolishly, he can find another school district. One with money to burn. Vote no !
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