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Jennifer Chmiel: Manchester School District Budget (26-27)
Jennifer Chmiel: Manchester School District Budget (26-27)
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Manchester School District Superintendent Jennifer Chmiel joins us in the studio, along with Karen DeFrancis, to break down where the school district budget stands.

The superintendent examines the three submitted budgets, their pros and cons, and their current status in the process.

We also discuss the very successful language-emergent curriculum offered across districts and the ongoing evaluation of the Manchester School District’s relationship with the NH Community College System.

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