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Cromwell board debates enforcing facility rental fees after arts group warns of $10,000 charge
Summary
The board discussed enforcing long‑unused facility rental regulations after public comment from an arts program that said a newly enforced $10,000 fee would burden families; administration presented fee comparisons and operational costs, and the board asked staff to return with options rather than vote tonight.
Board members on Tuesday took up whether to enforce long‑standing Cromwell School District regulations that would require for‑profit groups to pay full facility rental fees, a change that prompted public comment from an arts group and several parents.
"The decision to suddenly enforce an additional $10,000 in facility fees creates a financial burden that will ultimately fall on families and can limit access for many students who benefit the most from these experiences," Shannon said, speaking on behalf of Matt Brown and the program Company in Tempo.
Superintendent Dr. Macri told the board she raised the issue with the policy committee after facilities staff flagged inconsistent enforcement. Facilities and operations coordinator Linda Kenny said the district has typically…
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