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Norwalk moves $3 million in state grant aid to schools; CFO explains swap of grant and operating accounts

Norwalk City Finance & Claims Committee · November 14, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved transferring $3 million in state grant-in-aid funds to Norwalk Public Schools by charging selected DPW accounts to grant funds, freeing operating dollars to restore Board of Education priorities; members asked about oversight and the possibility of BOE carryover.

The Finance & Claims Committee on Nov. 13 approved a pair of linked actions authorizing a $3,000,000 appropriation and allocation from a municipal grant-in-aid fund (FY ending 06/30/2026) to the Norwalk Public Schools.

CFO Jared Schmidt said the city received a roughly $10,000,000 state grant; specific DPW accounts eligible…

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