New Canaan Schools 6.4% Budget Hike Proposed

New Canaan Superintendent Bryan Luizzi has proposed a 6.4 percent increase to the school system’s operating budget.

Of that, four percent is needed to cover increased health care costs projected to be $3.7 million, according to New Canaan News. The budget would grow from $83.2 million to $88.5 million.

Enrollment is expected to grow from 1,594 to 1,628 in grades K-5. The budget calls for six new personnel, including five teachers.

Maintenance costs and capitol projects are also a cause for the proposed raise.

Read the full New Canaan News story here.