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Tuition agreement to go to town public hearing Jan. 2 and town meeting Jan. 16
Summary
The board decided to forward a tuition agreement article to the Board of Selectmen; the superintendent said a public hearing is expected Jan. 2 and a town meeting vote Jan. 16 where voters would grant authority to negotiate terms with other districts.
The West Bath School Board reviewed an old‑business item (11.1) on a tuition agreement and agreed to forward the article to the Board of Selectmen so the town can hold a public hearing and then a town meeting vote.
Superintendent Emily explained the process: the selectmen will place the article on a public hearing (expected Jan. 2), after which the town meeting (expected Jan. 16) would vote whether to give the board authority to negotiate tuition terms with other school districts. Emily emphasized that the board cannot negotiate with other districts until voters authorize negotiation at town meeting; if voters do not grant authority the board may return with the matter at a later date.
Board members asked how the two meetings differ; Emily and others explained the public hearing is an informational forum and the town meeting is where voters cast a binding vote. Board members expressed support for attending the hearings; the board said it will form or use a subcommittee to prepare negotiation parameters if voters approve.
The board noted exact times and locations will be confirmed by the town clerk. No decisions on the tuition terms themselves were made at the meeting—only that the article be forwarded to the selectmen and scheduled for public hearing and vote.
