Templeton residents say interdistrict agreement with Phillipston is unclear, cite costs and lack of state guidance

Two residents at a Town of Templeton meeting said they believe the town lacks a valid intermunicipal school district agreement with neighboring Phillipston and urged the town to either sign an agreement immediately or begin separating services, citing local costs and an absence of clear state guidance.

The speakers said the dispute centers on which grades are covered by any existing agreement and who should pay for students from Phillipston who attend Templeton schools. Resident 1 said, "I don't think we have a valid school district. I don't think we do. It's been too many years since the last 1. There's too many questions. I I I I'm of the opinion that they either they either take the…