The Norwich City School District passed a nearly $38.7 million budget by a vote of 309-144. Voters also voted to purchase additional passenger buses for $1.26 million, and one 30-passenger wheel chair bus for $105,000.
In the aftermath of the elementary school shootings in Newtown, Conn., schools across the state and country are re-evaluating their school security measures.
Norwich City Schools superintendent Gerard O’Sullivan says they have plans in place to keep children safe.