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Board outlines budget strategy and steps to pursue federal and state relief after plant shutdown
Summary
Superintendent and trustees described a budget framework that combines cost savings, state aid and $6.6M from a tax‑mitigation reserve with an estimated 8.24% levy increase; they also reported active advocacy for federal (Stranded Act) and state mitigation funds to replace roughly $25M in lost pilot revenue.
The superintendent and board leaders used Wednesday’s meeting to summarize budget strategy for the coming year and urge community advocacy for legislative relief.
Superintendent Michael Trombley said the district faces a projected 6.6% increase in expenses driven principally by rising health‑insurance costs, contractual obligations, and debt service. To balance the budget administration recommended a mix of cost‑cutting, anticipated state aid,…
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