Tonight, the Board of Finance once again levied a significant reduction in the Board of Education’s proposed budget — reducing their requested budget by $1.3M.
Thank you to Lauren A. Ranges (R) and Brian Lema (D) for their support of the full BOE budget as presented. We agree with Ms. Ranges who noted the budget as presented represents a “proper investment for the city. We are financially healthy, we have a large grand list, and our revenue is up. The budget is thoughtfully and intentionally created and represents the clear and continued progress and good work of Milford Public Schools.” Sadly the motion to approve failed in a 2-3 vote. A second motion reducing the requested budget by 1.3M was approved with Scott Moulton (R) Ray Arnold (D) and Megan Smith (D) voting in favor of the reduction and Lauren Ranges and Brian Lema voting against.
You can watch the meeting below. We are surprised and saddened that after a year of overwhelming community support for our schools—through last year’s reduction by the Board of Finance and restatement of funding by the Board of Aldermen—we are once again facing a significant reduction to a proposed BOE budget made by these same three individuals. Stay tuned for updates and please join our email list to learn how you can help.
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