May 26, 2026 - Finance Meeting

The Stratford Public Schools Board of Education Finance meeting held on May 26, 2026, focused primarily on budget and financial updates related to the district's operations. Key procurement-related discussions included the renewal of the food service management contract with Sodexo, which is permitted for up to four additional one-year terms and requires state approval by June 30, 2026. The district also reviewed grant statuses, noting that all grants are on track with no risky situations, and mentioned plans to apply for a new special education grant recently opened by the state. Additionally, the meeting covered special education services, including contracted nursing and hearing services, with ongoing monitoring of costs and service delivery models. Budget transfers over $10,000 were not present at this meeting, but a cleanup of budget transfers is anticipated in June to address special education deficits. The meeting concluded with enrollment and class size projections for the next school year and a reminder of the next finance meeting scheduled for June 22, where more budget transfers are expected to be discussed.