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Stonington Board approves $48.0 million budget for 2026–27 school year
Summary
The Stonington Board of Education on May 14 approved a $48,007,150 budget for 2026–27, a 5.13% increase over the current year, after a presentation by Finance Director Alisha Stripling and brief discussion by board members.
The Stonington Board of Education on May 14 approved the district’s $48,007,150 budget for the 2026–27 school year, voting unanimously among members present after a presentation from Director of Finance and Personnel Alisha Stripling.
Stripling outlined changes and revisions to the proposed budget and clarified how state funding affects the district’s finances. Board member Dan Kelley raised questions about the impact of state funding on local appropriations; Kelley and board members thanked Stripling for her work assembling the proposal. Zach Boudah said he appreciated the thoroughness of the budget presentation.
The approved figure represents a 5.13% increase over the current year. The motion to approve the budget was made by Zach Boudah and seconded by Kevin Agnello; the motion passed with all board members present voting in the affirmative.
The Board did not vote to change any specific programs at the meeting; officials said the budget package and its components will be available in the district’s budget documents for review. Next procedural steps include any required communication to the Board of Finance and implementation work by district staff ahead of the 2026–27 fiscal year.
