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Board votes to advocate for a statutory health-insurance reserve after lengthy debate
Summary
The Cornwall board voted 7–1 to authorize district advocacy seeking state permission to create a health-insurance reserve for school districts; supporters framed the resolution as an advocacy step only, while opponents warned of precedent and potential misuse of reserves.
After extended discussion, the Cornwall Central School District board approved a resolution authorizing staff to advocate for state legislation that would permit school districts to create a health-insurance reserve similar to those available to towns and villages. The motion passed 7–1.
Proponents described the resolution as limited: it only requests legislative authority (no district…
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