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District says it did not receive extra state reimbursement for new school projects; referendum timing uncertain
Summary
Staff reported the district received no additional reimbursement for its school project while neighboring districts received higher percentages; the board is awaiting clarification from its state representative and said it likely cannot go to referendum this fall without an extension or waiver.
District staff told the board that East Windsor did not receive additional state reimbursement for its proposed school projects while other nearby districts secured higher shares.
A staff speaker said South Windsor and other districts received increased reimbursement rates — one district was cited as receiving an additional 40% for its high‑school project — and that East Windsor did not receive comparable increases. The district is awaiting clarification from state representative Jamie on whether an application extension or a space waiver was obtained; without an extension the staff said the district could not proceed to a referendum this fall and would face moving forward at the lower reimbursement rate.
Board members said they were disappointed to learn other districts received larger awards and asked staff to investigate what made those projects eligible. A staff speaker said some districts’ projects were farther along or already near completion, which affected priority and reimbursement decisions.
Why it matters: Lower reimbursement rates increase the local share of construction costs and affect whether the district places a project on a local referendum; delays could push construction timelines and affect long‑term planning.
What’s next: Staff will follow up with the state representative to clarify the district’s application status and report back to the board.
