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Facts: 1) Warwick's population has declined;it may soon become RI's third largest city based on population.

2) Warwick's overall student population has & is continuing to decline/regardless if all day kindergarten is implemented or if a middle school model is used, this is not going to change

3) Warwick has too many buildings to manage, which results as part of the cost/expense problem; it is very likely a junior high AND a high school will need to be closed in the future. It is better if these decisions are made/planned for NOW so that sacrifices such as elimination of middle school sports and other after school programs will not have to be made later.

The present Warwick School structure is based on a model with twice as many students(even though several elementary schools have been eliminated/used for alternative purposes); to provide the current level of educational offerings in the future - School Administration positions at all levels need to be reduced; teaching positions & school staff need to be reduced;and transportation needs to be addressed.

Councilwoman Vella-Wilkinson-you appropriate money to the schools; you can't tell them where to spend or not spend amounts.

David Testa- it is not the School Committee's JOB to make sure that Warwick Schools AREN'T LEVEL funded;they prepare a budget proposal to the City Council/Mayor. The City Council/Mayor will review/decide what they believe is adequate funding(whether it's level funded or an increase).

I personally believe they have adequate funding already-level fund next budget year(NO WAY should the School System be given a $3.8 million increase).

Ed Turner-I agree that closing a junior high school was done too hastily during this school year. However, I believe that based on available data, Warwick will need to make reductions(including closing of schools) if it will continue to provide the same educational programs within the next two school years. The Long Term/Short Term Planning Committees/School Committee/Warwick Teachers,Staff,Parents,& Students should accept that fact & plan accordingly.

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