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Windsor Locks Board approves $39.12 million FY26 budget, citing insurance cost spike
Summary
The Windsor Locks Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a $39,120,214.38 FY26 budget — a 14.89% increase driven largely by higher insurance costs — and approved the capital improvement budget, with the superintendent noting major capital requests including a high school track and field project.
The Windsor Locks Board of Education on Jan. 23 approved a recommended FY26 operating budget of $39,120,214.38, an increase of $5,069,028.34, following a presentation from Superintendent Shawn Parkhurst. Parkhurst said about $2.5 million of the increase is for insurance and that insurance costs reflect approximately a 25% rise (about $3 million total). The motion to approve the operating budget was made by G. Guyette, seconded by L. Cutler, and passed unanimously.
Parkhurst compared the FY25 and FY26 budget line items and noted reductions including the elimination of RISE Transition Academy costs. He also highlighted capital requests within the proposed budget: Grade 3 and Grade 8 Chromebook replacements with protective clamshells ($61,712.20) and an $8,025,300 request to update the Windsor Locks High School track and football field, including bleacher replacements and a new concession building. The board was reminded the budget is due to the Town on Feb. 1, 2025 and that the Board will present to the Board of Finance on Feb. 19, 2025; Parkhurst also noted a possible appeals date of March 25, 2025.
