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Norwich schools cite $300,000–$500,000 shortfall; special-education reimbursements, outplacement costs cited
Summary
At the Feb. 11 Norwich Board of Education meeting, administrators warned of a projected $300,000–$500,000 shortfall in the 2024–25 budget tied mainly to special-education reimbursements and outplacement costs. The district has issued a temporary spending freeze and is negotiating transportation changes to reduce costs.
At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Norwich Board of Education heard from administration that the district expects a $300,000–$500,000 deficit in the current (2024–25) operating budget and has issued a temporary budget freeze while staff pursue cost reductions.
The shortfall is driven largely by rising special-education outplacement costs and lower-than-expected state reimbursements, administrators said. Business Administrator Robert Sapinski told the board the district received a 64.19% reimbursement rate for excess special-education costs this year; administrators said that rate contrasts with statutory targets discussed at the state level and that the difference has a material impact on the district’s budget. Sapinski said the governor’s FY25–26 proposal includes increases in some lines…
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