RSD13’s Annual Budget Cuts

It’s that time of year again. The Board of Education (BOE) has been discussing what cuts to make to the 2012 budget for Regional School District 13. The board members will continue to make additional

Above, Board of Ed members dicuss topics about the budget and the education reform at the lastet BOE meeting. Photo by Alex Kovacs

adjustments to the budget until it is sent to referendum in Durham and Middlefield on May 8.

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Education Reform

Coming after a call for education reform from Governor Daniel Malloy in his State of the State address, the Connecticut State legislature has spent a lot of time over the last two months deliberating the provisions of the Governor’s Senate Bill No. 24 (S.B. 24). Expected to be voted on and sent to the Governor’s desk for approval in the remaining weeks for this Connecticut legislature, this bill has recently become the center of attention within the educational community. Continue reading

A Semi-Positive Review

Was this years Semi-formal dance spectacular or just plain shabby? Semi-Formal was held on March 10, and overall it seemed to have went well. Although there are some mixed opinions on the price and location
changes, everyone seemed to have fun. The tickets last year were twelve dollars, this year the tickets only went up three dollars. “I think they were a little too expensive but other than that [the tickets] were fine,” said sophomore Grant Willis.

(From left) Freshmen Erin Blecha, Kelly Halligan, senior Emily Halligan and freshman Clarissa Backus show off their beautiful dresses for the dance. Photo by Chris Halligan.

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