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After hours of debate, Hingham School Committee approves up to $400,000 transfer from special education reserve
Summary
The committee voted 4–2 on March 18 to authorize a transfer of up to $400,000 from the special education reserve to cover out-of-district special education costs this fiscal year; some members expressed deep discomfort about draining the fund without a replenishment plan.
After extended debate over the memorandum of understanding (MOU) and the future health of a small reserve account, the Hingham School Committee voted 4–2 on March 18 to authorize a transfer of up to $400,000 from the special education reserve fund at fiscal year end.
Presenter Kaye reviewed the fund’s origin (warrant article 31, 2014), the historical infusions to the account (2015: $250,000; 2016: $100,000; 2017: $50,000) and said that the reserve currently holds about…
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