Schools
Glastonbury Education Budget Proposal Tops $120 Million for 2023-24
A new budget proposal for the Glastonbury education system is on the table.
GLASTONBURY, CT — The Glastonbury Board of Education has adopted a proposed budget with an increase of what members are terming "half the rate of inflation" for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The budget plan was approved on Jan. 9.
The bottom line totals $120,728,065. That's an increase of $3.24 from the current operating budget and $320,000 less than what Superintendent of Schools Alan Bookman submitted.
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Reduced accounts include elementary school supplies, "systemwide replacement equipment," and health insurance costs, officials said.
A budget presentation has been scheduled for Jan. 24, along with the Town of Glastonbury budget, during the town's annual meeting.
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The school board will then meet with the Board of Finance and the Town Council to discuss the education budget.
The Town Council will vote on a final budget in March.
To view budget documents and confirm upcoming meetings, click here.
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