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Residents urge board to protect student‑facing staff, warn of tax strain
Summary
Several residents, teachers and parents told the board they oppose cuts to nurses, teachers and academic support staff; speakers warned that cumulative warrant asks and rising assessments risk pricing long‑time residents out of the district and asked the board to prioritize core student services over new technology purchases.
At the Oyster River public hearing, multiple residents and district employees urged the board to preserve positions that work directly with students, arguing that small‑class sizes, nurses and academic support staff are essential to student outcomes.
Debbie Nichols, who identified herself as an educator, said she could not support a budget that cuts staff who have direct contact with children. "All of the proposed cuts affect staff who…
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