Exodus of Students Puts Wainscott School 'Back to Normal' With New Budget and Programs Restored - 27 East
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Exodus of Students Puts Wainscott School 'Back to Normal' With New Budget and Programs Restored

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David Eagan, president of the Wainscott School Board, told members of the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee on Saturday that the school district will not pierce the state tax cap this week and is going to be able to return all the services it had to cut last year after it's budget was rejected by voters, as well as adding a pre-K program in the school for the first time. MICHAEL WRIGHT

David Eagan, president of the Wainscott School Board, told members of the Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee on Saturday that the school district will not pierce the state tax cap this week and is going to be able to return all the services it had to cut last year after it's budget was rejected by voters, as well as adding a pre-K program in the school for the first time. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Apr 7, 2024
A year after voters rejected nearly doubling the Wainscott School tax levy — a vote that many suggested was tainted with selfishness, insensitivity and bigotry — and forcing deep cuts... more

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