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Council cuts Board of Education budget by $200,000 after tense debate
Summary
After extended debate over potential impacts to students and staff, the West Haven City Council approved a $200,000 reduction to the Board of Education allocation; supporters said the cut was manageable given state aid and contingency options, opponents warned of service losses.
The West Haven City Council voted to reduce the Board of Education budget by $200,000 following more than an hour of debate that split members along lines of fiscal caution and concern for students.
Councilwoman Katie Mueller urged colleagues to reject the cut, saying the measure would hurt services and students who need English‑language supports. "Decreasing their budget by $200,000 is going to... it's going to really hurt the students," she said during the public exchange. Several…
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