Vernon Town Officials and Education Board in Dispute over State Grants

Board members clearly did not agree with the town officials' comprehension of the state's intent during a Board of Education meeting on June 10. Board member David Kemp quoted a letter from the Brian Mahoney, CFO of the State Board of Education, which said "the town must turn over the new share grant money to the local board of education...and that's what should happen."


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Programs that provide opportunities for people in the community to acquire the knowledge, skills, desirable qualities of behavior and character, wisdom and general competence that will enable them to fully participate in and enjoy the social, political, economic and intellectual life of the community. Home-Based Education; Home Education; Home Schooling

Collaborative arrangements and endeavors between and among schools and other entities such as corporations, community agencies, students; parents; teachers, other schools, etc., designed to share resources, achieve common goals, and foster educational achievement, improvement and reform. Adopt-A-School Programs; Academic Alliances; Education Collaboratives; Educational Partnerships; Partners in Education Projects

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