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Residents voice support for Class III officer and ask budget questions; board schedules hearing
Summary
Multiple residents urged retention of a Class III Officer and sought clarifications on the tentative budget and athletic programs during two public-comment periods; board scheduled a formal budget hearing for April 24, 2025.
During two public-comment periods at the March 20 meeting, several residents spoke about school safety and budgeting. Two community members and M. Terranova spoke in support of retaining a Class III Officer for the district. Residents L. Strochak and L. Hubbard asked for clarifications about the tentative budget and raised questions about program funding for lacrosse and softball.
Public comment opened in the meeting minutes at approximately 7:00 PM and again at 8:12 PM. The minutes record community questions about whether budget adjustments would affect extracurricular programs and requests that the board consult municipal counsel concerning the immigrant-student policy. The public-record minutes indicate the board will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget on April 24, 2025, offering commenters an additional opportunity to seek detail and for the board to respond formally.
The minutes do not quote commenters verbatim beyond identifying who spoke and the topics they raised; the record shows community concern over both program continuity and safety staffing rather than formal motions or votes.
