Fourth Vote On Seymour Education Budget

The school district’s $29.1 million spending plan for 2010 – 2011 heads to voters for the fourth time today.

Voting is taking place at the Seymour Community Center at 20 Pine St. from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The latest version of the budget is the same dollar amount voters rejected May 25.

The school board is able to present the budget without layoffs, thanks to some teacher resignations and retirements.

The spending plan represents a zero-percent increase in school spending. State law prevents funding to dip below that current budget level.

It includes furlough days for administrators as a way to save money.

First Selectman Paul Roy sent out a press release Wednesday urging residents to approve the budget.

The budget sustains important school programs and is beneficial to students, Roy’s statement said.

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