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Board of Finance temporarily approves $37.27 million school budget; Probate Court budget approved
Summary
The Windsor Locks Board of Finance on March 4 temporarily approved the Board of Education FY26-27 budget of $37,266,369 (with $2.5 million for medical insurance moved to the town budget) in a 4–2 vote and unanimously approved the Probate Court budget of $37,100.
The Windsor Locks Board of Finance on March 4 voted to temporarily approve the Board of Education’s FY26-27 budget at $37,266,369, with $2,500,000 for medical insurance shifted to the town budget. Sean Twitchell, a board member, made the motion; Con O’Leary seconded it. The motion passed 4–2; Michael Ciarcia and Norm Weigert voted no.
The vote followed budget presentations and discussion over the school budget’s size and what portions should be carried by the town rather than the school line. The board classified the approval as temporary while additional details and final audit figures are awaited.
Separately, the board unanimously approved the Probate Court FY26-27 budget in the amount of $37,100, with a single adjustment moving the Equipment Contracts line item to $800. Michael Ciarcia moved the Probate Court motion; Con O’Leary seconded it.
The board also discussed reducing the number of budgeted referendums from three to two but postponed a final decision until it determines the fiscal impact of scheduled primary elections this year.
The board’s actions were procedural temporary approvals rather than final appropriations; additional review and audit adjustments were noted as outstanding before budgets are finalized.
