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West Haven mayor discloses $8 million Board of Education deficit, orders spending freeze
Summary
Mayor Derinda Bor told the City Council that closing fiscal year 2025 revealed an $8 million deficit in the Board of Education budget driven largely by special-education tuition and transportation; the city will apply $4 million in surplus funds, enact a spending freeze and continue audits.
Mayor Derinda Bor disclosed to the City Council on Feb. 9 that the Board of Education’s closed books for fiscal year 2025 show an $8 million deficit, largely attributable to rising special-education tuition and transportation costs. The mayor said auditors later identified an additional $3.4 million shortfall and city staff are finalizing numbers before the next council meeting.
Bor said the city has recognized a $4 million surplus on the municipal side and will apply that money to help cover the school deficit. She also warned the council…
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