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Public warns special election could cut student programs; trustees ask staff to quantify impact
Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board · March 27, 2025
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Summary
Public speakers told the board that a costly special election (public estimate ~ $500,000) threatens discretionary programs; trustees requested staff quantify the election’s fiscal impact and present concrete examples of program trade-offs.
During public comment, Charlene McClure told trustees a special election would cost close to $500,000 and leave Area 5 unrepresented for months; she urged the board to explain where the unbudgeted funds would come from and to protect programs that support students.
Martha Flora,…
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