Money for special needs students and technology is a part of the Shelton school system's annual budget for the upcoming school year, despite other districts cutting funds.
The budget totaled just over $70m, which is slightly higher than the previous year but not as high as officials requested. Being able to get more money may be due to Chris Clouet, the new superintendent, who arrived at the beginning of 2016, suggesting that schools and Mayor Mark Lauretti may be developing a strong relationship.
According to Clouet, the mayor worked with him on the budget ,which the Boards of Aldermen and Education agreed on. The increase in funds was decided before the board knew the state's Education Cost Sharing Grant would increase by $686,000. Those funds will cover the expenses for the new budget.
Enrollment is decreasing, but the cost to run schools is increasing, so the new budget is going to be one of the best in recent years. The plan focuses on students who need extra help, such ESL students. The school system will also hire a library media specialist, more special education teachers, counselors, and ESL teachers, and plans to change the technology positions from part-time to full-time.
Brochures that mention the new additions to the school system may bring in more families into the area, thereby generating property taxes to fund schools.
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