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Superintendent updates board: mayor proposes $12M of $34M ask; alliance grant rises to $9.1M, audits drive caution
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Casimiro told the board the mayor proposed $12 million toward the district's $34 million funding request and that alliance grant funding increased to $9.1 million after formula changes; the presentation also covered audit catch-up, use of ARPA and one-time funds and planning for sustainability.
Superintendent Dr. Casimiro updated the Danbury Board of Education on the district's budget picture, recent audits and state funding changes, telling the board the mayor proposed a $12 million increase toward the district's $34 million ask and that the district will continue to pursue additional sustainable revenue.
She said the mayor also proposed continued use of about $4 million in ARPA funds next year. The superintendent described the district's ability to retain a portion of surpluses under a 2% account change as a tool to help close near-term…
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