Weekly Message from the Superintendent

Superintendent's Weekly Message - April 11, 2025

Dear SPS Community:

Thank you to the members of the Board of Education (BOE), Board of Finance (BOF), and Board of Representatives (BOR) who listened to our FY26 operating budget presentations over the last three months. City Board members are all volunteers who dedicate many hours to the City of Stamford, especially during budget season, and we appreciate the time they spend each year considering our budget request.

The BOF will vote on the FY26 City of Stamford and SPS operating budgets during a special meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 7 pm via Zoom (Webinar ID: 822 1399 4865). The BOF can approve the BOE’s proposed budget as submitted or make cuts. Similarly, the BOR will vote on the FY26 Budget during a special meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 8 pm. The BOR can approve the budget as submitted by the BOF or make additional cuts.

The outcome of the BOF and BOR budget votes will determine what programs, services, and staff positions, if any, will be eliminated during budget reconciliation in May.

Complete the My City Day Survey

Thank you to all of our schools for taking part in My City Day, which offered students a voice in shaping Stamford’s future! Families are encouraged to share their thoughts about Stamford’s future by completing the My City Day survey here. More information about plans for Stamford’s future can be found in the Stamford 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

Kindergarten Play & Learn Night is April 23

Play & Learn Night for incoming K students and their families is Wednesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm. This is an opportunity for 2025-26 kindergarten families to meet the teachers and staff at their child’s school. Please click here to register for Play & Learn Night!

All-City College & Career Fair is April 24 at Westhill

High school families are encouraged to attend All-City College & Career Night on Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Westhill. This FREE event is open to all SPS High School Students. Representatives from more than 75 colleges, universities, trade programs, military branches, and other organizations will be on hand to share information and answer your questions. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to begin or continue their post-high school planning.

SPEF Excellence in Education Awards

The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) is hosting its annual “Excellence in Education Awards” on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 pm at the Stamford Marriott. This event, which is a fundraiser for SPEF, recognizes outstanding SPS educators nominated by each school’s Parent-Teacher Organization. In addition to the Educator of the Year Award, City of Stamford Director of Operations, Matthew Quiñones, will receive the SPEF Leadership Award for his role in establishing the Stamford Mentoring Program 15 years ago. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Please join me in congratulating the nominees for 2025 SPEF Educator of the Year.