September 17 Board of Education Finance Committee Special Meeting

The Darien Public Schools Board of Education Finance Committee held a special meeting on September 17, 2026, focusing primarily on the fiscal year 2027 financial report and budget transfers. The committee reviewed a forecasted slight deficit of $40,339, driven by lower summer school enrollment, unbudgeted staffing costs, and increased technology expenses such as higher Chromebook prices and copier overages. Several budget transfers were proposed and recommended for approval, including $124,650 to fund a teacher on special assignment, $92,260 to cover a shortfall in ELP tuition, and $15,000 for copier overages, with funding sources identified from savings and donations. The committee also discussed the impact of recent storm damage on facilities and vehicles, including the loss of boilers and groundskeeping vehicles, and the ongoing efforts to secure replacements and insurance reimbursements. The meeting included a review of the new self-insured internal services fund, reporting positive balances despite medical and stop-loss expenses. No public comments were made during the session.