District wins $237,000 summer-enrichment grant; finance staff outline FY26 projections

The East Windsor School District has secured a competitive summer-enrichment grant for Broadbrook Elementary that will fund early literacy, STEM and recreation programming for K–4 students, Superintendent (reporting) told the board.

"For the third consecutive year we've been able to secure the highly competitive grant ... we received the total amount that we've requested which was just over $237,000," the superintendent said, noting the program is partnered with Parks and Recreation and will support early literacy and STEM components.

In the financial report that followed, Ryan from the business office outlined FY26 projections and cautioned that the figures were a snapshot and remain fluid. He described an estimated FY26 balance roll-up and adjustments that include supplemental spending set aside in the 2% fund and potential McKinney–Vento savings. Ryan explained staffing vacancies and favorable hiring offsets contributed to projected salary savings but emphasized that only five payrolls remained in the fiscal year and the estimates can change.

Ryan summarized the approach to the projected balance: much of any year-end positive would go into the district’s 2% fund, and board discussions have considered using half of that amount to support the FY27 budget. He also noted the projection process will be revisited at the finance subcommittee meeting in June and that late invoices and variable utility costs may affect final numbers.

Board members thanked staff for securing the grant and for the financial update; no formal vote was required on either item during the meeting.