Cross-posted from the "Growing Stoneham" blog: http://growingstoneham.wordpress.com/2014/03/19/cooperation-know-and-play-by-the-rules-so-everybody-...
I recently posted an explanation of what a Selectman can and cannot do. Last night I was pleased to participate in a dual meeting between the Stoneham Board of Selectmen and the Stoneham School Committee, where my points played out exactly as I explained them in that post. And the results of last night’s meeting are nothing short of thrilling!
Last night’s bi-board meeting saw both groups working together to make full day kindergarten a reality for our Town. There are numerous benefits to this, but right off the bat the top “GREATS!” are:
*Our children will benefit academically
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*Valuable Chapter 70 funding will follow
*Stoneham becomes more competitive and desirable for young families
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*It equalizes families who might like to take advantage of full day kindergarten, but were unable to afford it
More details about this extremely important and invaluable milestone in our Town’s history will be explained in the days to come. “Well done” to the Stoneham School Committee and my fellow Selectmen! Today is a proud day for all. It’s great to see how bi-board cooperation played out by-design within our respective roles, thus supporting the continued growth of our community.
