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Stonington Board of Education approves $48,007,150 budget for 2026–27 (5.13% increase)
Summary
The Stonington Board of Education unanimously approved a $48,007,150 budget for the 2026–27 school year, a 5.13% increase over the current year. Finance Director Alisha Stripling reviewed revisions and the board voted, with the motion carried by all members present.
The Stonington Board of Education approved its 2026–27 budget on May 14, adopting a $48,007,150 spending plan that represents a 5.13% increase over the current year. Director of Finance and Personnel Alisha Stripling reviewed changes and revisions to the proposed budget before the board voted.
"To approve the Stonington Board of Education budget for 2026-2027 for the amount of $48,007,150.00 with an increase of 5.13% to current year budget," the motion read; it was moved by Zach Boudah and seconded by Kevin Agnello. The board recorded the vote as "All: Aye - Motion Passes." The four members present (Zach Boudah, Kevin Agnello, Dan Kelley and Bridget Shirvell) voted yes; two members were absent.
Board members thanked Ms. Stripling and the budget team for their work. During discussion, Dan Kelley and others asked questions about how state funding affects the district's bottom line; Ms. Stripling clarified how state funding is handled in the proposed figures. The board did not record any abstentions or recorded dissent during the vote.
The budget approval completes the board's annual budget process; the district will now carry forward the adopted appropriation for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
