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Board set to adopt superintendents budget next week after wide-ranging department reviews
Summary
The Newington Board of Education reviewed department budgets and options Feb. 12, 2025, and plans to adopt the superintendents proposed budget at its Feb. 19 meeting. Major issues flagged include continued reliance on non-lapsing funds, uncertain state grants, and several line-item adjustments the administration recommended.
The Newington Board of Education reviewed the superintendent's proposed 2025-26 budget during its Feb. 12 meeting and plans to adopt that proposal as its own at the board's Feb. 19 meeting.
Board and staff presentations focused on department-level updates and follow-up questions requested by the board. Superintendent Dr. Bremer led the review of instructional program questions submitted after an earlier presentation; business officer Lou (surname not specified in the transcript) and other administrators gave detailed line-item explanations.
Why it matters: The board is proposing its initial adoption before further public hearings and town…
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