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South Windsor Board approves $16.95 million FY 2027 budget, forwards it to town council
Summary
By unanimous vote, the South Windsor Board of Education approved a $16,949,445 fiscal year 2027 budget — an 8.16% increase — citing rising enrollment, healthcare costs and special‑education obligations; the proposal will move to the town council for final adoption.
The South Windsor Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a $16,949,445 fiscal year 2027 budget, representing an 8.16% increase, and forwarded the proposal to the town council for consideration.
Mr. Caldwell moved to approve the budget in the stated amount. During discussion, board members cited enrollment growth, rising uncontrollable costs such as healthcare, uncertainty in federal funding and shifting special‑education obligations as drivers behind the increase. "Enrollment continues to rise. Costs that are outside of our control continue to increase," Mr. Marks said, describing the pressures shaping the proposal.
Mr. Marks, who framed the vote as the result of weeks of analysis and bipartisan collaboration, added that the budget "protects core programming, addresses enrollment pressures" and reduces reliance on reserves where possible. Mr. Mackey said the board had reached the decision after extensive conversation and emphasized the board’s role in advocating the proposal to the town council.
With no further debate, the board voted in favor; the chair announced the motion passed unanimously. The board did not specify individual recorded yes/no votes in the meeting transcript but completed an audible roll call during the session and confirmed unanimous passage.
Next steps: the approved budget will be presented to the town council in upcoming joint meetings, where the council will make the final funding decision.
