Milford Board unanimously approves $118,952,091 2026–27 budget; transmits to mayor

The Milford Board of Education voted unanimously on Jan. 21 to approve the superintendent's proposed 2026–27 budget in the amount of $118,952,091 and directed the administration to transmit the budget to the mayor.

Board member Megan Doyle moved the motion: "I make a motion that the board of education approve the superintendent's proposed 2026 2027 budget as presented in the amount of $118,952,091 and directs the administration to transmit it to the mayor." A board member seconded the motion and the board then discussed the budget's constraints, noting approximately $1.7 million in reductions from prior needs and describing the overall plan as "lean." Several members praised the administration's work while emphasizing that deferred maintenance and program cuts remain concerns.

Vote and outcome: after discussion the board voted to approve the budget unanimously with all 10 members recorded as voting in favor. The motion carried. The superintendent and staff were instructed to transmit the approved budget to the mayor as the next step in the municipal budget process.

Context and next steps: during the meeting the board discussed the allocation of funds and several members said they will continue outreach to the community and municipal bodies to advocate for the district's needs. The approved budget includes the SSO program funding discussed earlier in the meeting; district staff said they will return with program details, hiring materials and evaluation plans if the funding is finalized through the municipal process.

Ending: the vote closed the board's budget workshop business; the board adjourned and anticipated further budget review by municipal officials.