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Board hears case for full‑day kindergarten; administration cites $271,012 estimated cost
Summary
The board opened a hearing on Article 14 to amend the Articles of Agreement to implement full‑day kindergarten. Administration presented a $271,012 net cost estimate, projected tax impacts by town, and enrollment figures (216 kindergarten students, 36 half‑day). Supporters emphasized educational and family benefits.
The Timberlane Regional School District opened a public hearing on Article 14, which would amend the district’s Articles of Agreement to implement full‑day kindergarten beginning next year and raise and appropriate $271,012 to fund the change.
Justin Krieger explained the district’s calculation: moving from half‑day to full‑day kindergarten will reduce some tuition revenue but generate…
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