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Milton School District urges voters to approve recurring funding referendum on Nov. 5

Milton School District · September 18, 2024
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Milton School District presenters urged voters to approve a recurring funding referendum on Nov. 5, saying state funding ‘‘has not kept up with inflation since 2009.’’ The district estimates the measure would cost about $3.50 per month per $100,000 of property value in the first year to avoid program cuts and larger class sizes.

Presenter 2, a district presenter, said the Milton School District will ask voters on Nov. 5 to approve a recurring funding referendum, saying the measure is needed because "state funding has not kept up with inflation since 2009."

The district framed the question as a continuation and expansion of local support for schools that would address a widening funding gap. "If the referendum passes, we can maintain our high quality programming and provide stability to our students, families, and community…

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