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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1971
Page
5
The editor argues against labeling the budget excessive after two defeats. They call for clearer information, six separate July 26 proposals, and voters to focus on education needs. They urge turnout July 2 at the Ovid Building to support children’s education.
An administrative assistant to the Associate Dean at Cornell contests the defeated budget and mergers. He questions causes, cites a $60 050 higher budget, and argues for focusing on children and future needs rather than personal or local vendettas. He urges openness to change and criticizes office locations and governance.
Gil Hohwald argues that teachers pay rises are necessary but state funding dominates budgets, urging Merger supporters to back ongoing consolidation and improved education. He praises sports success and parental role, notes reorganization aid, and calls for mature, unified support for education excellence.
A reader from Interlaken New York criticizes the school budget debate. She argues taxpayers deserve full cost transparency, opposes scare tactics, and urges reduced spending on administration while preserving education, activities, and transportation. She cites respect for staff and the need for community input to reach a compromise.
A letter to the editor from Mr. Ward apologizes for inconvenience caused while validating a petition to place a budget items referendum before the School Board. The board rejected one requested cut as state mandated, and the notice failed to clarify that fact. The writers acknowledge an error from not consulting prior to circulation.
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