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Stratford projects roughly $1 million special-education shortfall; superintendent urges state action
Summary
At a Jan. 27 finance committee meeting, Stratford School District staff reported a multi-million-dollar special-education deficit and described ongoing steps to reduce costs while urging the state for greater excess-cost funding and oversight of out-of-district placements.
Jan. 27 — Stratford School District officials told the district finance committee that special-education costs remain significantly above budget and that current projections show about a $1,000,000 shortfall for the fiscal year unless state aid or other offsets materialize.
The committee heard that the district’s special-education deficit was about $2,500,000 as of December and that the transportation line for special education was roughly $162,000 in deficit. District finance staff said they expect some savings in salaries, benefits and fuel, but cautioned the figures are fluid and can change as positions are filled or new needs arise.
The shortfall matters because the district may need a supplemental appropriation from the town if state excess-cost funding does not cover the increase.…
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