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Scotland Board previews 0% preliminary budget, outlines staffing changes as enrollment falls
Summary
At its March 4 meeting, the Scotland Board of Education reviewed a preliminary budget with no increase, discussed a staffing model that would eliminate one teacher and one para amid lower enrollment, and heard facilities and insurance updates ahead of an April vote.
The Scotland (Conn.) Board of Education on March 4 reviewed a preliminary budget showing a 0% increase and discussed staffing and facilities plans in response to projected lower enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.
Superintendent Valerie Bruneau told the board that water-damaged floors will be repaired over April vacation and that two classrooms used for special education will receive new air-conditioning during the same break. Bruneau said the district is getting quotes to recoat the gym floor and requested a separate price for stripping and recoating to address visible peeling beneath the current surface.
Bruneau reported that the Board of Selectmen approved a capital appropriation to pay for a mandatory HVAC inspection from the capital account and to fund HVAC for the two classrooms; she said the town appropriation keeps the school budget close to zero and…
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