June 22, 2026 - Finance Meeting

The Stratford Public Schools Finance Committee convened on June 22, 2026, to review the fiscal year 2025-2026 financial status and discuss budgetary matters. The committee examined financial reports indicating an optimistic outlook to end the year in the black, despite some variables and unexpected expenses such as McKinney-Vento transportation costs. Discussion included budget line items for sick day payouts, grant management, and the school lunch program, highlighting challenges with unpaid meals and the upcoming need to rebid the food service management contract with Sodexo. The committee also reviewed special education expenditures, noting ongoing deficits in tuition and transportation costs, and discussed staffing adjustments and grant applications to address these deficits. No motions or votes related to new contracts or budget transfers over $10,000 were reported. The next meeting was scheduled for August 24, 2026.