April 27, 2026 - Finance Meeting

The Stratford Public Schools Finance Committee held a meeting on April 27, 2026, focusing primarily on budget transfers related to personnel costs. Three budget transfers were approved unanimously, totaling approximately $2.24 million, to adjust for resignations, new hires, transfers, leaves of absence, and salary reclassifications across certified, non-certified, and special education staff. The committee also discussed the receipt of a $2.5 million excess cost grant payment, with an additional estimated payment of $857,000 expected by May 31, which is helping to reduce the district's deficit. Other topics included monitoring discretionary spending with a partial spending freeze, challenges with unpaid school lunch balances nearing $100,000, and updates on special education services and enrollment. No new contracts or procurement actions were reported during the meeting.