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Officials warn contingent budget would cut purchases and charge community groups for facility use
Summary
Presenters and public attendees warned that if voters reject the budget, a contingent budget would eliminate the $416,000 levy increase, bar equipment and bus purchases, cancel the mini capital outlay and could force the district to begin charging community groups for facility use.
Presenters outlined what a contingent budget would require if voters reject the May 19 propositions: eliminate the $416,000 tax levy increase; cancel equipment purchases and the $100,000 mini capital project (tile repairs); prohibit bus purchases; and remove the district’s ability to allow free facility use for community groups such as summer recreation programs.
Multiple residents (S5, S6, S7) and a board member (S2) raised concerns about the real‑world effects, asking whether local groups such as the town’s summer recreation program or the 'little loop' could absorb facility rental charges. Resident (S6) said many community organizations rely on school space: “I don't think everybody realizes how many parts of the community do utilize the school.” Officials responded that those impacts are possible and that the district chose reserves this year to avoid cutting programs now.
