Report Inappropriate Comments

There is a need for additional funds from the taxpayers for the new teachers contract & some funding for the consolidation changes taking effect in September. With this being the case, additional funding for added administration positions should be denied. Unfortunately, additional funding for computers/Chromebooks/other supplies should be denied/delayed as well. Warwick taxpayers can not afford an $ 8,000,000 + additional funding request from the School Committee. On top of a school bond proposal in the fall, the Warwick School system may need to dip into funding from current operations to meet maintenance for schools. With a declining enrollment & no foreseeable enrollment increase on the horizon, Warwick Schools need to manage their funds MORE efficiently, as Cranston has. Whether this management comes from reduced positions at the administration/teacher/support staff level as well as better management of other operations(supplies/transportation costs/facility maintenance, etc.) will be determined by the Warwick School administration with what they are allotted for budget purposes.