Articles of note: The Grantham School Board is asking voters to approve an open enrollment policy that would allow nonresident students to attend Grantham Village School “in an amount not to exceed zero percent (0%) of the school’s total enrollment.” A like percentage of Grantham students would be allowed to attend schools in other districts with open enrollment policies.
Contested races: There are no contested races for School Board.
Budgets and spending articles: The proposed budget of nearly $13 million is about $770,000 higher than the current year’s spending. The increase amounts to 6.3% and is driven by higher health insurance and special education costs and increased middle and high school tuition to Lebanon schools.
When, where and how to vote: Grantham voters will consider articles 2 through 6 on the warrant at a meeting scheduled for 6:30 Tuesday evening, March 3, in the Grantham Village School gym. Article 1, the election of district officers, will take place by Australian ballot on Tuesday, March 10, when the polls will be open in the school gym from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
