State Education Commission overrules Dudley denial

Janet Stoica
Patriot Correspondent

The State Education Commission notified the family of Elizabeth Leclaire last night that Dudley’s denial of funding for her attendance at the school of her choice has been over-ruled. Ms. Leclaire is a Dudley resident/student who has chosen to attend an out-of-area school with an annual cost to the town of $22,000 plus transportation. Due to budget cutbacks, School Superintendent Sean Gilrein had recently denied Ms. Leclaire’s request. According to State statute, the School Superintendent must approve or deny such requests.