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Town Responds to BOE's FOIA Request
An update on where the BOE's FOIA request stands.
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Interim Superintendent Announces Resignation
This and other changes are happening at the administrative level.
Jun 6, 20251 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 4, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 22, 20252 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 9, 20253 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 8, 20255 min read


An Emotional BOF Meeting Explained
Learn about ongoing disputes and the potential for flat funding the budget.
May 6, 20255 min read


Boards Discuss Ramifications of BOE Decision Before Budget Vote
The BOS & BOF meet to discuss next steps. Dissent among BOE emerges.
Apr 28, 20257 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 24, 20253 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 17, 20254 min read


BOE Debates Staff Cuts
BOE votes to terminate two tenured teachers for budgetary reasons.
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Voters Shoot Down Budget, BOF Cuts BOE Budget
Learn about the newly BOF-approved version of the budget.
Apr 9, 20256 min read


BOE Appoints Scott Sugarman Superintendent of Schools
Meet Stafford Public Schools' new Superintendent.
Apr 7, 20252 min read


BOE Deficit Down, But Not Eliminated
The latest status update on the BOE's budget deficit.
Mar 29, 20252 min read


SHS Drama Ready to Debut "The Addams Family"
Get the inside scoop on the upcoming SHS production of The Addams Family.
Mar 24, 20255 min read


BOF Sends Budget to Voters to Decide
After hours of public comment and discussion, the budget proposal will got to a referendum.
Mar 16, 20255 min read


BOF Tells BOE It Must Get Deficit to $0
BOF does not favor a supplemental appropriation for schools.
Mar 10, 20254 min read


Schools Report on Data and Assessments
An overview of assessment results from recent BOE meetings.
Mar 9, 20252 min read


BOF Calls on Entire BOE to Attend Budget Hearing
On February 19, 2025, Board of Education (BOE) Chair Sara Kelley and Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Norbut presented the proposed...
Feb 27, 20254 min read
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