By The Associated PressJanuary 23, 2021 GMT
School districts across New Hampshire are losing money because the state’s funding formula is based on metrics heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixteen mayors and school board leaders wrote to Gov. Chris Sununu and legislative leaders this week expressing their concerns.
They explained that while districts have been providing more free meals than ever to students, fewer families have filled out the paperwork to document participation in the free and reduced price meal program. Because the funding formula is based in part on enrollment in the program, Manchester, for example, faces a $3.6 million decrease in funding.
BOSTON (AP) Massachusetts' Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack is leaving to become deputy administrator of the Federal Highway Administration under President Joe Biden's administration,.
Lucek served previously as Director of Labor Relations for Areas USA, a food, beverage and retail services provider in the travel and hospitality industry. She has managed collective bargaining agreements and contract negotiations for large companies such as Macy’s and IKEA, as well as Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
“Raj Srinath and Patricia Lucek bring decades of experience to MARTA, with much of that being in the transportation industry which has unique financial and union negotiating needs,” GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker said. “We’ve got some hard work in front of us as the transit industry recovers from the impacts of the pandemic and I look forward to working closely with these new members of the team to ensure our financial house remains in order and that our essential frontline employees are protected and supported.”