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Schools on Edge as Budget Cuts Loom | Concord News
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Franklin’s school district is on the brink, facing a $600,000 budget shortfall that threatens to slash arts, tech, and even athletics—forcing teachers to juggle multiple grades and subjects. Parents and educators flooded city council meetings with outrage, including one mom who vowed to pull her kids out unless funding improves. A bold new plan? Borrow $500K+ to dodge the tax cap—city officials called it “novel,” but it adds debt. The council’s delaying final vote till August 3rd, hoping to navigate the legal minefield while keeping classrooms strong.
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