Please come to a Public Hearing with the Board of Aldermen on Thursday, April 7 at 7pm at City Hall.
Comments will be heard from any citizen regarding the 2016 Budget for the City of Milford and and Board of Education as presented by the Board of Finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our schools.
Last month, The Board of Finance reviewed all budgets for city departments as well as the Board of Education. The Board of Finance voted to cut $175,000 from the Board of Ed Budget.
Details on cuts may be found in the Milford Mirror article.
Board of Finance Budget Vote – with discussion on cuts to BOE Budget (start at 28:30)
Once budget cuts are made by the Board of Finance, only a two-thirds majority of the Board of Aldermen can restore funding.
This is an important time to show your support and ask our city to fully fund the Board of Education budget and to restore $175,000 of cuts made by the Board of Finance.
Background on the 2016-2017 Budget
The 2016-2017 budget for Milford Public Schools was presented by Dr Feser in January, and after a series of budget workshops was unanimously approved by the Board of Education on January 20.
According to Dr Feser, this year’s budget “sustains and strengthens curriculum, programs and initiatives”. Highlights include:
– new Pre-K Half-Day program at Pumpkin Delight;
– new Computer Science Career Pathway Initiative for grades 6-12
– a new Language Lab at East Shore Middle School;
– Curriculum/Assessment Writing ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies;
– Social and Emotional Curriculum (research and beginning development)
– NEASC Accreditation Process in the Spring of 2017 for Jonathan Law High School
– a additional School Resource Officer to increase coverage in the Middle Schools
– Additional buses to accommodate shorter walking distances
The total budget increase is is .835 – the smallest increase proposed by a superintendent in 12 years.
Here are links for more information
Budget information from Milford Public Schools
Minutes and Budget Questions from Board of Education Budget Workshops
Board of Education Meetings on You Tube
Superintendent’s presentation of the BOE Budget to the Board of Finance
Board of Finance Budget Vote – with discussion on cuts to BOE Budget (start at 28:30)
We hope to see you April 7. If you cannot come to the hearing you may submit written testimony by giving it to someone who can present it at the hearing on your behalf.
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