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Board hears $9.5 million shortfall warning as superintendent outlines new budget process
Bridgeport Board of Education · December 9, 2025
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Summary
Board members were told the district faces a potential $9.5 million deficit; the superintendent outlined a more transparent budget process, a 21-day attendance challenge and community engagement for budget priorities.
The Bridgeport Board of Education was warned Dec. 8 about a possible $9.5 million budget shortfall and heard a plan to involve principals and the community more directly in developing next year's budget.
Board member Joseph Sikalovic told the board the finance committee needs to address "the recent $9,500,000 potential deficit" and to develop a formal…
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