A New Plan to Solve Self-Insurance Troubles, Questions Remain
While the BOF and BOE may be a step closer to resolving the conversation about the self-insurance fund, questions still remain.
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LOCAL NEWS, EVENTS & MUSINGS
STAFFORD FREE PRESS
Nov 203 min read
Stafford’s School Enrollment Sparks Conversation
Lower enrollment sparks budget conversation at BOE meeting.
Nov 193 min read
Special Ed Outplacements Questioned
The BOE discusses rising numbers of students in out-of-district special education placements.
Nov 54 min read
BOF and BOE Continue Negotiations
“It’s important to know how we got here, so we never get here again,” said the Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Laura Norbut,...
Nov 13 min read
Absenteeism Still An Issue for Schools, Test Results Are In
Over the past couple of Stafford Board of Education meetings, Interim Superintendent Dr. Laura Norbut has updated the board on a number...
Oct 106 min read
BOF and BOE Discuss Self-Insurance and MOUs
Get the latest on the BOE's self-insurance fund and the BOF's push for a new MOU between the two sides of the budget.
Sep 252 min read
Parents Voice Concerns About Handling of Potential Threat
Parents attended the BOE meeting to express concerns about how a threatening incident was handled.
Sep 145 min read
New Policy Could Give Flag Prominent Position in Schools
BOE considers a policy requiring 3 feet of space around all classroom flags.
Aug 231 min read
BOE Updates Goals
Take a look at the new goals set by the BOE.
Aug 224 min read
BOE’s Search for a Superintendent Continues
Get an update on the BOE's search for a new superintendent of schools.
Jul 272 min read
School District’s Stakeholder Survey Results
Get an overview of the stakeholder survey results.
Jul 262 min read
Updates from the BOE's Curriculum Committee
Summer is a busy time for curriculum updates. Learn more about what's been happening.
Jul 252 min read
School District Projects More than $650k Surplus
A budgetary surplus will go to pay back the town's general fund.
Jul 225 min read
The Search for a Superintendent
By now, we know that Stafford’s Board of Education (BOE) is conducting a search for a new superintendent. Rather than seeking help from...
Jul 112 min read
Moccio Announces Departure, BOE Prepares for Search
Stafford BOE reacts to Moccio's departure.
Jun 262 min read
Schools Expect to End the Year with a Small Surplus
Stafford, CT – June 24, 2024 During budget season, we often hear that budgeting relies on many best estimates. How much heating oil will...
Jun 133 min read
A Plan to Fix Schools’ Self-Funded Insurance Plan
The town looks to implement a plan to shore up the schools' self-insured health plan.
May 102 min read
Transitions Program Highlighted at BOE Meeting
Learn all about the program that teaches students with disabilities life skills.
May 92 min read
BOF OKs BOE Transfers
Learn more about transfers from town accounts to BOE accounts.
Apr 161 min read
Watch the Budget Q&A Recording
Watch the recording of our conversation about the budget with the town's stakeholders.
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