As Ridgefield taxpayers, voters, and/or parents we support the Board of Education's $78,352,111.00 budget. In acknowledgment of the current economic recession, this is the second lowest budget increase request in over thirty years. This request includes essential and necessary programs, including but not limited to, full day kindergarten and a K-5 literacy coordinator, which will better our schools and enhance Ridgefield as a whole. We are requesting that you allow this budget to be sent to the voters as it stands and allow Ridgefield the ability to vote on the educationally responsible and fiscally sound budget adopted by unanimous vote by the Board of Education.