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Originally Posted by BlackCatIslander
I am just curious about school funding in NH. In Mass. 50 % of the eligible cost is reimbursed by the state. There is no question that schools are expensive and that there are fewer families with children in school now.
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Business NH published the changing population in NH. NH is becoming more of a 'retirement' state as industry and heavy commerce are going elsewhere. Laconia schools population have been dwindling at a steady pace for quite some time. Laconia High School has the lowest class paticipation since they built the second building. The school board is hoping that the Huot Center will draw students from the surrounding area to boost the need for the new building. The new athletic complex will be funded heavily by leasing the field to other organizations for sport activities.
Unfortunately, I don't forsee renting out the complex will help pay for it and I don't thinks students will travel to Laconia for culinary classes if gas prices keep going up. I just forsee Laconia being saddled with a huge debt that they can't afford.
I think Alton is on the right track.