The state Department of Education recently sent out information about Education Cost Sharing Fund projections over the next 10 years.  The figures showed a projected gradual decreases in ECS funds from the state.  Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker cautioned that the numbers were likely to change because there will be a new administration and a change in lawmakers after the election.  Knickerbocker says that means the town should stay on track with budget strategy that's underway, to make the town as self sufficient as possible.  He says that will protect Bethel taxpayers from wild swings in state revenue streams.