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Board approves $237,999,925 appropriation for Manchester School District after heated budget debate
Summary
After several hours of public comment and aldermanic debate about program cuts and tax impacts, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an amended appropriation of $237,999,925 for the Manchester School District.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to amend the resolution appropriating funds to the Manchester School District, approving a new total of $237,999,925. Alderman Long moved the amendment and Alderman Barry seconded; a roll call vote followed and the motion passed, as recorded in the meeting transcript.
Supporters said the additional funding is needed to preserve extracurriculars, staffing and student services. During public comment, Mackenzie Verdiner, coordinator for Young Organizers United, urged aldermen to protect clubs, sports and school cleanliness that students and families value. Julie Turner and other speakers described district demographics and special-education needs, noting the district serves students speaking roughly 60 languages and that special education…
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