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School Board Weighs Budget Cuts, School Closures
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The school board is grappling with a challenging budget decision, as both proposed plans fall short of the approved forty-three point two million dollars. The core issue is either significant program cuts or a complete system reconfiguration. One plan suggests reducing elementary schools from five to three, requiring voter approval in Calais and Worcester. The other plan keeps all five schools but involves spending cuts and tax increases. The superintendent believes the three-school option maintains necessary staffing levels, while the five-school plan threatens core educational values. The board will consider special elections in Calais and Worcester for school closures, with a final budget adoption likely by January twenty-third.
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