Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Connections Coordinator topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Milford schools plan to eliminate Community Connections Coordinator amid budget cuts
Summary
The district proposes eliminating the Community Connections Coordinator (CCC) position—a $45,143 role partly funded by Title IV—shifting some services to grant resources and local partners; board members pressed administrators for data on families served and what the city’s Department of Health Services can realistically absorb.
Milford, CT — During a budget workshop on the superintendent’s proposed 2026–27 budget, district administrators told the school board they plan to eliminate the Community Connections Coordinator position, which the district estimated at $45,143 and was partly paid from the Title IV Part A grant.
Mr. Bren, a cabinet member who read the district’s prepared responses, said the Title IV grant permits activities that include well‑rounded educational opportunities and family supports and that remaining grant dollars will be redirected to elementary literacy, MTSS professional learning and professional learning for music educators. "The position will be completely eliminated," he read, adding that the district values the CCC’s work.
Board members pushed administrators for evidence that families would continue to receive comparable support if the role is cut. "This isn’t a good choice for me," said Mrs. Glennon, a board member, placing her opposition on the public record and asking for district data showing which schools and how many families were served. Administrators said an end‑of‑year report exists and pledged to provide the figures.
Administrators also discussed reliance on other local partners. After noting conversations with city leaders, staff said the Department of Health Services (DHS) could be a referral partner but cautioned it had not committed to assuming the CCC’s responsibilities. "I don't want to put into the public record that DHS now is going to pick up our load," one district official told the board, urging care in characterizing the level of municipal support.
Board members repeatedly asked for metrics the district can use to monitor effects of the cut and to ensure families do not fall through gaps. Staff said the district’s mental‑health team, school counselors, social workers and existing family resource programs currently make many of the referrals the CCC handled and said the district will provide the requested service‑delivery data so the board can track impacts.
The board did not take a formal vote on the position during the session; administrators said they would follow up with the requested data and continue the Q&A at the next workshop.
