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Darien reports donations, May finances and ongoing hiring challenges
Summary
District staff reported $105,037.73 in cash donations for the year, a May forecasted positive balance of $527,013 and continuing teacher‑recruitment pressures; the board requested more disaggregated donation data and confirmed no budget transfers were required at the time.
District business and personnel staff presented the annual donations report, the May 2025 financial forecast and a brief personnel update June 24.
Donations: Administration reported $105,037.73 in cash donations for the fiscal year (not including in‑kind gifts or PTO spending that does not pass through district accounts). The presentation noted athletics received over $50,000 from parents, booster clubs and youth groups and that a $25,000 gift was received for the high‑school library. Board members asked staff to provide a future breakdown (for example, by program: athletics, arts, library) showing percentages and more detailed allocations.
Finance: The May forecast showed a positive overall balance of $527,013. Salaries reported a modest positive variance; operating and special‑education forecasts contributed larger positives. Revenue was reported positive by $218,060, which the administration said reflects a final reimbursement related to excess cost reimbursement from the state.
Personnel: The personnel report noted the district is in an active hiring season with ongoing shortages in some areas (special education was called out), and described roughly 25 separations reported for the year to date. Administrators said they will continue recruitment through the summer.
Board response and follow up: Board members asked administration to provide a future donations report that disaggregates recipients and amounts and to continue monitoring the May forecast as year‑end closeout proceeds. The administration said there were no budget transfers proposed at the meeting.
