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ConVal board approves 3.13% proposed budget after debate over transportation and insurance costs
Summary
The Contoocook Valley School District board approved a proposed operating budget with a 3.13% increase after debate over a $770,000 jump in pupil transportation costs and a $1.25 million rise in health insurance; the board endorsed multi‑grade classroom planning and reductions in teaching positions to contain costs.
The Contoocook Valley School District school board on Dec. 17 approved a proposed operating budget that increases district spending 3.13% from last year, following extended discussion about rising transportation and health‑insurance expenses.
Superintendent Anne told the board administration had trimmed positions and made other adjustments but still arrived at a 3.13% figure. "We're at 3.13% increase from our approved budget of last year," she said. The proposal reflects a net reduction of 11 teaching positions K–12 and a reduction of six elementary classroom teachers in…
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