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TOWNSHEND â A former West River Education District Board member who was appointed to take over for one year of a three-year term not filled during an election in March looks forward to a long-term planning process just getting underway.
Drew Hazelton, of Jamaica, said he thinks the West River Valleyâs educational system is at a point where important decisions are going to affect future students and citizens.
âComing out of the end of this pandemic, I think thereâs many lessons that have been learned with some opportunities to grow and to create an educational environment for our kids that will really craft what our communities look like over the next generation,â said at the board meeting held remotely April 12. âI think I can offer some input into those discussions and Iâd be glad to be back as part of the group making those decisions.â
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TOWNSHEND â Looking to get a handle on deferred maintenance and needs at school buildings, the West River Education District board will be weighing options including borrowing.
Laurie Garland, chief financial officer at Windham Central Supervisory Union, said the district could seek a 10-year bond at a time when lending rates are currently favorable.
âTo dig into this,â she said at the board meeting held remotely Dec. 21, âwe would need more information from the engineers and the bond bank.â
As much as $2 million is estimated to address building needs and deferred maintenance in the next few years for schools in Jamaica, Newfane and Townshend.