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Allenstown Schools Revote on Pay | Concord News
Allenstown school district is back at the ballot box this summer to win voter approval for revised teacher and staff contracts, after narrowly losing in March. With tighter budgets and fewer staff, the district is asking for less money—$44,930 for paraprofessionals (down from $99,500) and $163,600 for teachers (down from $174,000). Superintendent Jack Finley warns that without raises, hiring has stalled, with ten teachers and four support staff already lost since March. Despite the lower ask, residents remain wary, especially with rising costs and a proposed tax hike of 8 cents per $1,000 for…
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