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BOF Hashes Out Many BOE-Related Issues
Follow along in the ongoing saga of the clash of the BOF and BOE.
18 minutes ago4 min read


Wrangling Over Funds Leads BOE to Open New Accounts
After the town took $700,000 from the school district's self-insurance fund, the BOE made its own moves.
Jun 233 min read


Changes to School Lunch Program
How much will school lunch cost next year?
Jun 162 min read


BOF Votes to Move $700k of Self-Insurance Funds
BOF takes action to start paying back the General Fund.
Jun 93 min read


Town Responds to BOE's FOIA Request
An update on where the BOE's FOIA request stands.
Jun 63 min read


Interim Superintendent Announces Resignation
This and other changes are happening at the administrative level.
Jun 61 min read


Third Budget Referendum Fails. What's Next?
By now, you probably know the budget referendum failed again (752 to 971). So, what now? The fiscal year ends on June 30, and as you...
Jun 42 min read


School Deficit Down, BOE Votes to FOIA Bank Records
On another two-meeting night, the Board of Education (BOE) and Board of Finance (BOF) met in different schools on June 2, 2025, but some...
Jun 32 min read


BOE Approves Adoption of Amplify ELA for Grades 6 - 8
Learn about the new program adopted for Stafford's 6th - 8th graders.
May 222 min read


BOF Votes to Move $490k from BOE Budget to BOS
Debt service funds moved out of BOE budget and over to the BOS.
May 93 min read


The Impact of a 0% Budget Increase Becomes Clearer
After two failed referendums, the town’s various boards are scheduling multiple meetings a week to reach a budget proposal they think the...
May 85 min read


An Emotional BOF Meeting Explained
Learn about ongoing disputes and the potential for flat funding the budget.
May 65 min read


Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 297 min read


BOE Approves Reduced Budget, Using Debt Service Funds to Keep Positions
The BOE got creative to try and preserve positions in the reduced budget.
Apr 243 min read


BOE Discusses Title VI Compliance
During the April 7, 2024, Board of Education meeting, member Aaron Hoffman made a motion to add a new item to the agenda: a discussion of...
Apr 174 min read


BOE Debates Staff Cuts
BOE votes to terminate two tenured teachers for budgetary reasons.
Apr 93 min read


Voters Shoot Down Budget, BOF Cuts BOE Budget
Learn about the newly BOF-approved version of the budget.
Apr 96 min read


BOE Appoints Scott Sugarman Superintendent of Schools
Meet Stafford Public Schools' new Superintendent.
Apr 72 min read


BOE Deficit Down, But Not Eliminated
The latest status update on the BOE's budget deficit.
Mar 292 min read


SHS Drama Ready to Debut "The Addams Family"
Get the inside scoop on the upcoming SHS production of The Addams Family.
Mar 245 min read
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