Board eyes closing 2 schools
Sun Journal, March 27, 2008
(excerpt) Kendall said he was motivated to consider a different way of addressing the budget after a few schools had to close because their roofs caved in from heavy snow. Other schools had to double up on facilities.
"I know this has been done in other school districts in Maine and the country," he said. "I am trying to give us an alternative to consider that I believe has merit, that preserves what Auburn has provided for educational experience to children, which has been a superior educational experience in my estimation," he said. "We need a different solution than cut, cut, cut and see where the chips fall."
What if, Potvin asked, next year the federal and state revenue picture looks better, meanwhile Auburn has closed two schools. Wouldn't the action look silly to residents who have lost schools, Potvin asked.
(excerpt) Kendall said he was motivated to consider a different way of addressing the budget after a few schools had to close because their roofs caved in from heavy snow. Other schools had to double up on facilities.
"I know this has been done in other school districts in Maine and the country," he said. "I am trying to give us an alternative to consider that I believe has merit, that preserves what Auburn has provided for educational experience to children, which has been a superior educational experience in my estimation," he said. "We need a different solution than cut, cut, cut and see where the chips fall."
What if, Potvin asked, next year the federal and state revenue picture looks better, meanwhile Auburn has closed two schools. Wouldn't the action look silly to residents who have lost schools, Potvin asked.
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