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District financial fortitude requires thinking differently

By Carrie Saldo

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Williamstown, MA – Following a year of research, the sub-committee charged with long-range financial planning at a fiscally challenged Berkshire County school district released its findings Tuesday night. The report found concerns of a top-heavy operation were unfounded; still the district is on the path to a $1.2 million deficit. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo;

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The sub-committee's full report is available here: www.mgrhs.org/site/files/lrfpcommittee.doc

For a computer model that allows you to alter figures within the district's budget and determine its impact head here:
www.c-3-d.org/MGRHS/finmodel.htm