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Employee association cautions MSAD 51 over proposed legal-services budget; suggests reallocating to classroom positions
3442405 · April 3, 2025
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The MSAD 51 Employee Association president urged trustees to reconsider a proposed $200,000 legal-services line in next year's budget, comparing it to smaller amounts in neighboring districts and suggesting funds be used to hire a new teacher.
The MSAD 51 Employee Association president told the board Thursday he was concerned the district's draft budget proposes roughly $200,000 for legal services next year and urged trustees to consider redirecting some of those funds toward classroom positions.
Graham Shope said the $200,000 figure is more than double what…
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