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Stratford Board forwards $132.95 million school budget to mayor, flags special-education costs
Summary
The Stratford Board of Education voted unanimously to forward a $132,953,937 fiscal-year 2025–26 budget request to the mayor and town council; the submission prioritizes contractual obligations and addresses special-education funding uncertainties tied to state grants.
The Stratford Board of Education voted unanimously to forward its fiscal-year 2025–26 itemized budget estimate of $132,953,937 to the mayor and town council, representing a $3,451,212 (2.66%) increase over the current budget, the board said.
Board leaders framed the request as focused on stability and contractual obligations, saying the proposed budget is structured to avoid…
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