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Bridgeport School District leaders cite deep shortfall, weigh school closures and efficiency measures
Summary
District leaders and staff described a structural funding gap, outlined 34 audit recommendations and discussed Munis rollout, special-education costs and possible school closures to shave millions from the budget while warning personnel impacts are likely.
Bridgeport School District leaders said the district faces a large structural funding gap and described a mix of efficiency measures and program changes being considered to close it.
The superintendent (Speaker 3) told officials the district is implementing 34 audit recommendations and working with two state technical-assistance teams to establish stronger checks and balances before new money is accepted. "Everything we do is about kids," the superintendent said, framing the work to tighten procedures and to expand in-district services for special education.
Why it matters: officials warned the district must both show it can use funds effectively and cut costs immediately. Speaker 4 said the statewide education funding formula (ECS) has left districts underfunded for years and that even a projected state foundation increase of…
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