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Representative Bennett also states that the School Committee has had budget problems over that past few years. It should be pointed out that the Warwick School Committee has had a balanced budget for each of the 4 years. The Warwick Schools are running on a budget that is the same as it was in 2008. If only we could say the same about the RI State budget.

This Projo article from January 2012 states that DCYF over spent their budget by $7.8 Million. According to the article, there was no explanation as to why the budget was overspent.

"R.I. House Finance chair testy as DCYF tries to explain overspending"

http://news.providencejournal.com/politics/2012/01/ri-house-finance-chair-testy-as-dcyf-tries-to-explain-overspending.html

This article from Anchor Rising, http://www.anchorrising.com/barnacles/004287.html explains that from 2001-2008, the average salary of employees in DCYF rose 30%. This 30% rise in salaries occurred during a recession.

"In 2001, there were 875.9 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) positions whose salaries totaled $41,667,680, for an average salary of $47,571 per FTE. In 2008, there were 810 FTEs with a total salary component of $49,698,858, for an average of $61,357 per FTE. That's an overall average salary increase of 30% over 7 years."

We need committee members who know how to cut costs while at the same time preserving student enrichment in the schools through valuable classes and activities.

Patrick Maloney

From: Why Karen Bachus is a good choice for School Committee

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