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I think that the overall question we should be asking is "how do we define the role of schools (Pre K, & K-12) in our community?" For many children school is a safe, warm place for meals and social, community and health care. What happens to those kids who do not have healthy alternatives at home when school is cut short because of budget - or even weather, for that matter?
If we are clear about what purpose the schools serve - it will help steer decisions that are made and if we are without resources to meet those needs, bring to light the places where we need to focus what we do have for these children.

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