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Board adopts compromise tuition option for North Stonington Public Schools
Summary
The North Stonington Board of Education reviewed three tuition-rate options and adopted Option A as a compromise to remain competitive; the board noted local enrollment and building changes when selecting the rate.
The board reviewed three proposed tuition-rate options for out-of-district students and debated the trade-offs between remaining competitively priced and avoiding a steep increase that could deter families. Administrators reported the current tuition rate for the year is $13,054 and that next year’s options included $13,446 for one choice; members characterized Option A as a "happy medium".
A motion to adopt Option A for the North Stonington Public Schools projected tuition rates was made and seconded. After discussion referencing area tuition comparisons and a two-year buffer for families, the board put the motion to a vote and moved to adopt Option A.
Board members who spoke said they favored a moderate increase to balance recruitment with affordability. The board did not discuss additional specific financial offsets tied to the tuition decision during the meeting. The motion record in the transcript shows the motion, a second, and a voice vote; precise tally by name was not recorded in the transcript.
