MilfordEd Advocates

Tuesday, Feb 18 is the ONE AND ONLY opportunity for public comment on our school budget before the Board of Finance. This same board has significantly cut our Board of Education-approved school budget for the past two years.

The final vote isn’t until March, but tomorrow is your ONLY chance to be heard!
 Tuesday, February 18
 7:00 PM
 NEW LOCATION: Conference Room A, Parsons Government Center**
(Not at City Hall as in previous years)
Now is the time to:
 SUPPORT our kids and teachers
 SAFEGUARD our district’s progress
 PREVENT another round of budget cuts

The Board of Education has presented a responsible budget that maintains our educational standards while finding over $645,000 in savings.

The BOE adopted 4.87% budget increase maintains existing programs and covers unavoidable costs due to inflation, contractual obligations, and reductions in federal funding – no new programs, no frills, just the basics our schools need to keep running.

But we need your voice to help protect it. Your presence matters – whether you speak or simply stand in support.

For more complete information on the Board of Education adopted budget visit Milford Public Schools Budget Central for links to presentations and meeting recordings.

What To Expect at the Public Hearing

1. Hearings begin with comments about the City budget, then the Ed budget.
2. Residents have up to 3 minutes each on the City budget and Ed budget.
3. Keep it simple and personal. Your story matters! See below for an example.

Prepare Your Comment

• State your name and address.
• “I support the proposed Board of Education budget and the Board’s commitment to sustaining investments in high-quality programs, toward the wellness of our children, and creating a supportive environment that fosters learning.”
• Share your story or priorities, such as student well-being and access to guidance counselors and social workers; quality teachers and staff; or continued progress in high quality programming.
• Thank the Board of Finance for their work and commitment to Milford.

How to find Conference Room A

• All conference rooms are located on the second floor of Parsons Government Center. Follow signs to Conference Room A.