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FAQs
what is the petition asking for?
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We are asking the School Committee to pause the current school reorganization plan for one year. This pause would allow time for transparent financial review, responsible planning, and meaningful community engagement before irreversible decisions are implemented.
are we opposed to school re-organization?
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No. This petition is not anti-change. Many signers hold different views on long-term enrollment models. What we share is concern about the speed, process, and lack of clarity surrounding the current decision.
Why is a one-year delay important?
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The current timeline leaves little room to address unresolved questions about costs, implementation logistics, student transitions, transportation, staffing, and school identity. A one-year pause reduces risk and allows the district to do this responsibly.
Available information suggests that the projected savings are similar across multiple options and are not dependent on immediate implementation. A brief pause helps avoid costly mistakes, rushed construction, and disruptive mid-course corrections.
Does delaying the re-organization cost the town more money?
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While discussions occurred, many community members believe key information—particularly around financial assumptions and implementation details—was incomplete, inconsistent, or shared too late for meaningful public input before the vote.
weren’t these decisions already discussed and voted on?
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Can I sign if I don’t agree on every point?
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Yes. Signing the petition means you support slowing down the process—not that you endorse a specific long-term plan.
Does this favor one school or neighborhood?
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No. The goal is not to protect specific schools or outcomes, but to ensure equity, transparency, and thoughtful planning for all students across a two-town district.
Is this petition anti-School Committee or anti-administration?
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No. This effort is focused on process, transparency, and timing—not personal criticism. We believe strong leadership includes the willingness to pause and reassess when concerns are raised.