Leyton Board Trims Budget

The Leyton Board of Education approved its 2021-2022 fiscal year budget with a reduction to the building fund.

During the public comments portion of the meeting, several residents spoke against the concept of one principal overseeing both the high school and elementary school. All of the speakers supported the role of a principal at each site, from the amount of administrative duties performed to the support and contact with staff and students.

The board voted unanimously to approve the 2021-2022 budget as presented. Supt. Chris Geary cautioned the board the budget published in the newspapers...