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Mr Mahoney, I understand why you don't want to answer my question becuase it doesn't support your arguement so you ignore it.

I was critical of the School Committee for ratifing contracts with salary increases. Last year you said the surplus would cover the wage increase in FY13.

However since that expense was funded through a surplus which was declining you created a structural deficit for FY14. Brillant!

This year a compounded amount was budgeted. Between last year and this year I think the additional cost was over $2 million. I'm sure the kids could use that. Maybe the teachers will forgo the increase to help the kids. Sadly, partialy due to the teachers lobby we have 3 junior highs at less than 50% occupancy while Cranston has more students and 2 junior highs.

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