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Board flags Section 31aa funding for decision by Nov. 30 amid new assurances
Summary
Superintendent and finance director briefed trustees on Section 31aa state funding, saying new language and additional assurances in year four require the Board to decide by Nov. 30 whether to accept the funds; the Board deferred action pending legal clarification.
At the Nov. 10 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Berthiaume and Director of Finance Dan Romzek briefed the Board about the Statutory School Aid Act Section 31aa funding opportunity. Romzek said the fourth year of this funding "new language and additional assurances have been added," which creates extra requirements not present in prior routine approvals.
Officials told the Board they are awaiting clarification of the law before asking the Board to act. The presenters emphasized the Board must make a decision by Nov. 30 and urged patience to fully understand short‑ and long‑term implications before accepting or rejecting the funds. No vote was recorded at the meeting.
