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Henniker school board removes open-enrollment warrant article after lengthy debate
Summary
After lengthy public discussion and legal uncertainty, the Henniker School Board voted Jan. 13 to strike the open-enrollment warrant article, citing potential financial risk and unclear court precedent. Members said they may revisit the issue if state guidance or court rulings change.
The Henniker School Board voted on Jan. 13 to remove the proposed open-enrollment warrant article from the town warrant, deciding the district should wait for clearer legal and legislative guidance before asking voters to act.
Board member Jackie, who presented the district's analysis, told the board she favored a cautious approach to limit the district’s fiscal exposure. “That’s why I’m recommending that we do 0% sending,” Jackie said during the public hearing, describing the district’s concern about being…
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