How does that work? Normally the contingency is smaller and they use that as the excuse to cut all sorts of perks, and programs, but this year the contingency is higher but it still has the disclaimer about no school supplies, not being able ot use the buildings after hours, no non-essential maintenance, etc.
http://www.amherstschools.org/distri...?subpage=35953
http://www.amherstschools.org/files/...16%20final.pdf