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Mason schools decline 31aa funds, commit to local safety investments and install Filter First fountains
Summary
Superintendent Tuller told the board the district declined 31aa funding to preserve legal integrity and local control; the district has installed Filter First filters/fountains and will provide community outreach on the Monroe County Technology Millage ahead of the May 5 vote.
Superintendent Tuller reported several district updates during the Jan. 7 meeting, saying the district declined 31aa funding "to protect our district's legal integrity, safeguard our employees' rights, and preserve local control" and that this decision will not change the district's commitment to student safety and mental-health investments funded through local or alternative sources.
Tuller also reported that Filter First filters and water-fountains have been installed across the district and that required signage identifying consumable/filtered and non-consumable water sources is in place. The superintendent noted forthcoming MCISD factual outreach about the Monroe County Technology Millage on May 5.
The minutes record the superintendent's summary statements of district priorities and operational steps; they do not enumerate the exact dollar amounts or alternative funding sources the district will use to replace 31aa funds.
