School a Commuinty Building

The school is owned by the taxpayers of many different communities in SAD 63, Eddington, Holden and Clifton. The school should be the center of the community and seek or offer to allow groups and activities within. Many school districts offer free internet to residents and in the case of Otis and the management of their school budget offer something that is priceless in the day and age of both parents working. After school care and programs until 6PM each day. No lackkey kids or kids left home running the road, endanger of trying to cook something, or strangers invading a home. A community that is looking to protect its town and kids. Kids can also get tutoring or free gym. There is always the respoonse that we are not the "Y" or can't handle anymore. We all are doing MORE with LESS and in some cases with nothing. What a great way for the community to come together between Ed techs, janitors lending a hand or other staff. We could even start a volunteer program of parents on a rotating schedule to work and mentor our youth, why not in SAD63 and Holbrook. In fact Holbrook doesn't have a booster group or PTF, there is very little parent involvement programs, or fundraising for special projects. This is junior high and support - mentoring is needed more now than ever.