Hebron Dollars & Sense

The meeting was preceded by an hour and half of public comment and exchange between members of the communications committee (Dube, Blinn, Cruz)and community. Well attended by ~ 50 residents. Noted one reporter from JI.

During the special meeting the HBOE discussed amongst themselves potential cuts. Ms Raymond stated unequivocally, this is an emotional issue for her, and she will only support adding money back into the budget and will vote NO on any cuts. Ms Shea requested Ms Cruz share the admin teams thoughts. The Superintendent presented the administrative teams ideas of things that could be cut. In no specific order and with this much information: Hebron El C&E, Spanish, music, library and insurance savings of $8,000.) Mr Moorcroft requested firm numbers and a comprehensive plan, and provided (to Ms Cruz only) his own ideas of things he found after a review of the budget. The discussion was tabled until regular meeting of 10 June when Ms Cruz will return with more information.

Closing public comment included 3 requests that more specific information and data about cuts be presented to the voters before the vote June 1. Mal Lecter(sp) and Donna Ferre (sp) BOF addressed the public comment that we could end up costing the town and schools additional money if this is not settled by 1 July when the Mil rate must be set.

As you can imagine, there was much discussion that I have not included. The meeting was taped and is available on dvd, I believe, through the Hebron town office as it will not be on TV before the referendum.

I don't know the town charter but she should be removed. This isn't about her personal feelings. This is about how the town voted in the past 2 refs. She is not representing the town but her own personal agenda.

Keep In Mind What I've Posted In Other Threads.

They want Us to Vote Down a Zero Based Budget To Potentially(likely) Have The BOF Add More Ching To the Till

Don't Drink The "Ellie & The Rubberstampers" Koolaid People!

They Had The Chance For a 1.5% Increase( I'm Sure That would Have Passed Without ADK In It) & Blew That With Being Obstinate With ADK.

Zero % Increase Now, Cut The CD Position Of $100,000, You will Have Only $27,000 Left To Cut You Einstiens, Ellie, Doobie & The HBOE minus 1

Scare & Dare Tactics, No surprise

A Zero % Increase, Not Bad at all

In Closing.

Just Think If The Budget Is Voted down Tuesday

Additional $$$$ Added to Budget & If that Happens, Are we Gonna Break The Record Of 12 Referendums??

PO$$IBLY

Sew, Please Vote Ye$ Tuesday, Don't Cave Into The Scare & Dare Tactics By "Ellie & The Rubberstampers" & Call Their Bluff

VOTE YE$ TUESDAY!!

P.S.

Hey PR.

I Know Where The Snakes In The Grass are Hiding

They are On Rt 85 at Gilead Hill El In the ADMIN Wing

Thanks for posting a summary of last night's meeting. It sounds like nothing was decided but it was more of a brainstorming session. Is that correct? If so, what was the point of the meeting? During the Q&A of the public comment session, did anyone ask if the BOE considered Administrators' costs (e.g. VP HE, Curriculum Director)? Just curious what their response would have been.

Hmmn -- there were plenty of questions about administrators at the press meeting.

correction: technology was also on the list of potential cuts submitted by admin team.

Hmmn You will have to direct any question regarding purpose of last nights meeting to the HBOE. It appeared they recognize dialogue is an area they need to improve so provided 1 1/2 hours of free and open communication. Many people expressed appreciation for this opportunity.

The administrative positions and method for filling those positions were discussed at great length during the open dialogue. The HBOE stands behind their decision to fill all admin positions and methodology used to fill them. The HBOE indicated they do not feel administration can be consolidated at this time on the recommendation of the superintendent.