April 30, 2024

Clarification

In the Newton Community School District board of education story published in Tuesday’s Newton Daily News, the paraphrasing of board member Travis Padget’s statements about a recent Newton YMCA request for funding was unclear. Padget clarified Wednesday that there have not been any statements made publicly that Newton Schools are using the YMCA aquatic facilities at no charge; the district rents facilities at a rate of $45 per hour. This rate will increase to $50 next school year.