The views stated here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors of this newspaper. We welcome supporting or opposing views on any published item. Received June 26, 2025.
I am writing to express my strong support for the RSD17 School Budget. The Board of Education has approved a responsible budget with unanimous consensus.
Until now, the Board has been able to make cuts that have avoided direct impacts on student learning. However, we are now at a critical point where further reductions could adversely affect our children. We have seen other districts lose essential programs such as middle school sports, art, and music programming. It is my belief that we should protect these valuable offerings in our schools.
It’s worth noting that each budget referendum costs our towns approximately $5,000 to $7,000 and the July 8, 2025 referendum will be our third this cycle. Investing in our children’s education is both a financial decision and a profound commitment to the future of our Killingworth community as a whole.
By voting Yes to pass this budget, we continue our commitment to invest in the promise and potential of all our young learners.
The referendum on the school budget will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Killingworth Elementary School. Voting hours are 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Absentee Ballots may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall during office hours. (Due to the shortened time, Absentee Ballots will not be mailed out, but must be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office.)
Vote Yes for Killingworth’s future. This school budget does not increase our mill rate, but it does uphold our educational standards.
Kathleen Amoia, Killingworth
