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KRSD rep warns Springfield of possible school funding cuts and asks for liaison assignment
Summary
Art Bobruff, the Kearsarge Regional School District representative, told the Selectmen that proposed federal and state changes could reduce school funding — particularly special education dollars for rural districts — while building maintenance needs remain, and he urged the board to consider a liaison to the school board.
Art Bobruff, representing the Kearsarge Regional School District, briefed the Selectmen on potential funding threats from pending federal and state actions. He said the district expects to receive less funding for special education and that rural classification may result in proportionally larger cuts; Bobruff said it is unknown how legislative action in Concord and Washington will ultimately affect local aid.
Bobruff also said district buildings will require work regardless of funding changes, creating a prospect of higher costs with lower revenue. He urged the Selectmen to consider assigning a liaison to the school board to improve coordination; Chair Steve Dzubak said the Board would discuss the request and see what could be worked out.
The minutes record no formal vote to assign a liaison at this meeting; Bobruff's remarks were presented as an informational update with a request for further Board consideration.
