Consolidation could work... But this plan doesn’t Here’s why... 1 Thursday, October 16, 2008
May 13, 2015
Consolidation could work...
But this plan doesn’tHere’s why...
1Thursday, October 16, 2008
Unfair Cost Sharing
• Freeport pays disproportionately more than other towns.
• System does not adjust as enrollments, valuations, demographics change.
• Revisit after three - five years is not sufficient
• 15% of budget today...
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Capital Budget
• High school capacity remains an issue
• State unlikely to support expansion of high school building
• Freeport picks up two thirds of costs to accomodate other towns students
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Is this realistic?
$6,375
$7,750
$9,125
$10,500
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$8,327
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Alternative Organizational Structure• Very flexible option added through LD2323
• “Creativity will be the order of the day”
• Could be configured to
• Maximize efficiencies between the towns
• Ensure fiar and equitable funding
• Allow all communities to retain local flavor and control
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Let’s find a better solution
• Let’s use the eight months we have under the law to develop better options
• Let’s build a ground-up budget with real numbers
• Let’s listen to public input - not just hear it
• Let’s develop a partnership where both opportunities and expenses are shared
• Let’s create a solution that is fair and equitable for our children and taxpayers
6Thursday, October 16, 2008