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Board seeks alternate cuts and further analysis as Darien budget gap persists
Summary
At a Jan. 21 special meeting, Darien School District administrators and the Board of Education reviewed budget options and asked staff to produce additional savings and revenue scenarios to close the current operating gap without unduly harming instruction.
During a Jan. 21 special meeting, district administrators and the Board of Education reviewed where the current proposed operating budget stands relative to the board's target and discussed next steps to close the gap without unduly harming classroom instruction.
Administrators presented a "where we left off" scenario showing program restorations the board had previously authorized and other options being considered. Finance director Rich recommended reducing the Excess Cost Reimbursement (ECR) reimbursement assumption to a lower, more conservative rate (staff…
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