2024-25

2024-2025 Budget Documents

BOE APPROVED BUDGET (5-28-24)

SUPERINTENDENT REQUEST (1-16-24)

BOE Presentations (1-16-24)

BOE Special Meeting - FY25 departmental Budget Presentation (1-24-24)

BOE Meeting Video Recording

Budget Fact Sheet

2024-25 SPS Operating Budget Summary for Families

The Stamford Public Schools budget supports:

Programs and services for 16,400+ students in Pre-K through Grade 12. (5th largest district in CT)
Salaries and benefits for 2,400+ staff, including nearly 2,000 teachers and paraeducators.
23 program sites with 3 million+ square feet of building space across 300+ acres.

Stamford’s per-pupil spending ($21,023) ranks 13th in Fairfield County, behind Greenwich ($26,696), Darien ($24,069) and New Canaan ($23,054).

The operating budget funds everyday expenses. The capital budget funds major investments such as the long-term facilities plan. The grants budget funds specific programs, services, and personnel costs.

Compared to state-wide average, Stamford spends:

10% more on instruction
50% less on central office expenses

SPS submitted a 6.43% increase request to the BOE. (SPS Administration eliminates $7+m in costs from draft budget and reallocates $3+m using other funding sources. A budget increase of 9.85% would be required to maintain all current programs, services, and staff from 2023-24. (Moving 123 positions from the ESSER grant to the Operating Budget, plus estimated increases in wages, healthcare, transportation, Special Education, facilities, and other operational areas).

Even after submitting a Superintendent’s Proposed Budget with $10.5m in cuts, history suggests that the Boards of Finance and Representatives will reduce the proposed budget by at least an additional $10m. In that event, the Administration will propose additional reductions to balance the budget.

Parents and others who care about public education in Stamford need to advocate for the Superintendent’s proposed operating budget to be fully supported by the Boards of Education, Finance, and Representatives. It’s important for parents to attend committee and board meetings and to contact their elected officials to express support for the budget.

Here’s how you can help:

Join the Budget Feedback Session for Families and Community – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - zoom link
Attend the BOE Budget Hearing on February 1 to voice your support.
Contact Board of Finance Members to express your support.
Call or Email your Board of Representatives Members to express your support.

Budget Feedback Sessions

If you have questions or feedback to share regarding the proposed operating budget, I urge you to join us on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 as follows:

Staff – 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Students – 5:00 p.m.
Families and Community – 6:00 p.m. - zoom link

If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may email your comments to the BOE at BOEElected@StamfordCT.gov. Thank you in advance for your support and willingness to be an active participant in the 2024-25 budget process.

2023-24

2023-2024 Budget Documents

FY24 Budget Messaging Fact sheet

Printable version of Frequently Asked Questions

boe approved BUDGET (5-23-23)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (5-23-23)

Sections (5-23-23)

2023-24 BOE's Operating Budget White Book (5-23-23)
2023-24 Section 01: Introduction
2023-24 Section 02: District Objectives & System Data
2023-24 Section 03: Highlights
2023-24 Section 04: Student Enrollment
2023-24 Section 05: Human Resources
2023-24 Section 06: Revenue
2023-24 Section 07: Expenditures
2023-24 Section 08: Site Information
2023-24 Section 09: Grants
2023-24 Section 10: Appendix

boe REQUEST (2-17-23)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (2-17-23)

2023-24 Operating Budget by Object (2-17-23)
2023-24 Operating Budget by Location (2-17-23)
2023-24 Operating Budget by Program (2-17-23)

Sections (2-17-23)

2023-24 BOE's Operating Budget White Book (2-17-23)
2023-24 Section 01: Introduction
2023-24 Section 02: District Objectives & System Data
2023-24 Section 03: Highlights
2023-24 Section 04: Student Enrollment
2023-24 Section 05: Human Resources
2023-24 Section 06: Revenue
2023-24 Section 07: Expenditures
2023-24 Section 08: Site Information
2023-24 Section 09: Grants
2023-24 Section 10: Appendix

SUPERINTENDENT REQUEST (1-17-23)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (1-17-23)

2023-24 Operating Budget by Object (1-17-23)
2023-24 Operating Budget by Location (1-17-23)
2023-24 Operating Budget by Program (1-17-23)
2023-24 Operating Budget by Object 7 Columns (1-17-23)

Sections (1-17-23)

BOE Budget Hearing

The Stamford Board of Education has scheduled a Public Hearing about the Superintendent's 2023-24 proposed Operating Budget. The hearing is Thursday, February 2 at 8 pm via Zoom.

The annual Budget Hearing provides families, staff, students, and community members an opportunity to share their thoughts about the proposed Operating Budget. Here’s how to participate:

Register to receive the Zoom link for the Budget Hearing:
- Please click here to register for the BOE Public Hearing.
Sign up in advance to speak during the Budget Hearing:
- If you want to address the BOE during the Budget Hearing, email the Board Secretary (JGonzalez@stamfordct.gov) by Thursday, February 2 at 7 pm.
Learn About the Budget:
- Fact Sheet available here.
- Frequently asked questions are available here.
- Detailed 2023-24 budget documents are available here.
- Watch a recording of the Community Conversation here and view the presentation here.
If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may email your comments to the BOE at BOEElected@StamfordCT.gov.

2022-23

2022-2023 Budget Documents

BOE APPROVED (5-24-22)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (5-24-22)

Sections (5-24-22)

BOE REQUEST (2-23-22)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (2-23-22)

Sections (2-23-22)

SUPERINTENDENT REQUEST (1-14-22)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (1-14-22)

Sections (1-14-22)

2021-22

2021-2022 Budget Documents

APPROVED BUDGET (5-25-21)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (5-25-21)

SECTIONS (5-25-21)

BOE REQUEST (2-19-21)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (2-19-21)

SECTIONS (2-19-21)

2021-22 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS (DEPT | 1-14-21)

SUPERINTENDENT REQUEST (1-14-21)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (1-14-21)

SECTIONS (1-14-21)

2020-21

Operating and Grants

Approved Budget (7-7-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (7-7-20)
Sections (7-7-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (7-7-20)

Sections (7-7-20)

2020-21 BOE's Operating Budget White Book (7-7-20)
2020-21 Section 01: Introduction
2020-21 Section 02: District Objectives & System Data
2020-21 Section 03: Highlights
2020-21 Section 04: Student Enrollment
2020-21 Section 05: Human Resources
2020-21 Section 06: Revenue
2020-21 Section 07: Expenditures
2020-21 Section 08: Site Information
2020-21 Section 09: Grants
2020-21 Section 10: Appendix

Superintendent Budget Presentation to the Board of Finance (5-4-20)

BOE REQUEST (2-13-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (2-13-20)
Sections (2-13-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (2-13-20)

Sections (2-13-20)

2020-21 BOE's Operating Budget White Book (2-13-20)
2020-21 Section 01: Introduction
2020-21 Section 02: District Objectives & System Data
2020-21 Section 03: Highlights
2020-21 Section 04: Student Enrollment
2020-21 Section 05: Human Resources
2020-21 Section 06: Revenue
2020-21 Section 07: Expenditures
2020-21 Section 08: Site Information
2020-21 Section 09: Grants
2020-21 Section 10: Appendix

SUPERINTENDENT REQUEST (1-10-20)

Superintendent Budget Presentation to the Public (updated 1-17-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (1-10-20)
Sections (1-10-20)

Multi-colored Budget Documents (1-10-20)

Sections (1-10-20)

2020-21 Superintendent's Operating Budget White Book (1-10-20)
2020-21 Section 01: Introduction
2020-21 Section 02: District Objectives & System Data
2020-21 Section 03: Highlights
2020-21 Section 04: Student Enrollment
2020-21 Section 05: Human Resources
2020-21 Section 06: Revenue
2020-21 Section 07: Expenditures
2020-21 Section 08: Site Information
2020-21 Section 09: Grants
2020-21 Section 10: Appendix

2019-20

Operating and Grants

Approved Budget (5-28-19)

Complete Documents (5-28-19)
Sections (5-28-19)

Complete Documents (5-28-19)

Sections (5-28-19)

BOE REQUEST (2-14-19)

Complete Documents (2-14-19)
Sections (2-14-19)

Complete Documents (2-14-19)

Sections (2-14-19)

Superintendent Request (1-31-19)

Superintendent Budget Presentation to the Public (2-7-19)

Complete Documents (1-31-19)
Sections (1-31-19)

Complete Documents (1-31-19)

Sections (1-31-19)

2018-19

Operating and Grants

BOE Approved (6-7-18)

Complete Documents (6-7-18)
Sections (6-7-18)

Complete Documents (6-7-18)

Sections (6-7-18)

BOE Request (2/13/18)

Complete Documents (2-13-18)
Sections (2-13-18)

Complete Documents (2-13-18)

Sections (2-13-18)

Superintendent Request (1/12/18)

Complete Documents (1-12-18)
Sections (1-12-18)

Complete Documents (1-12-18)

Sections (1-12-18)

2017-18

Approved Budget (5-16-17)

Complete Documents (5-16-17)
Sections (5-16-17)

Complete Documents (5-16-17)

Sections (5-16-17)

BOE Request (2-14-17)

Complete Documents (2-14-17)
Sections (2-14-17)

Complete Documents (2-14-17)

Sections (2-14-17)

Superintendent Request (1-17-17)

Complete Documents (1-17-17)
Sections (1-17-17)

Complete Documents (1-17-17)

Sections (1-17-17)

2016-17

Approved Budget (5-24-16)

Complete Documents (7-20-16)
Sections (7-20-16)

Complete Documents (7-20-16)

Sections (7-20-16)

BOE Request (2-17-16)

Complete Documents (2-17-16)
Sections (2-17-16)

Complete Documents (2-17-16)

Sections (2-17-16)

Superintendent Request (1-19-16)

Complete Documents (1-19-16)
Sections (1-19-16)

Complete Documents (1-19-16)

Sections (1-19-16)

2015-16

Approved Budget (5-26-15)

Complete Documents (7-31-15)
Sections (7-31-15)

Complete Documents (7-31-15)

Sections (7-31-15)

BOE Request (2-10-15)

Complete Documents (2-10-15)
Sections (2-10-15)

Complete Documents (2-10-15)

Sections (2-10-15)

Superintendent Request (1-14-15)

Complete Documents (1-14-15)
Sections (1-14-15)

Complete Documents (1-14-15)

Sections (1-14-15)

2014-15

Operating Budget Documents

BOE's 2014-15 Final Budget White Book (5-14-14)
2014-15 Operating Budget by Object (5-14-14)
2014-15 Operating Budget by Location (5-14-14)
2014-15 Operating Budget by Program (5-14-14)

Superintendent's 2014-15 Presentation to Board of Representatives (4-22-14)
BOE's 2014-15 Proposed Budget White Book (2-11-14)
2014-15 Operating Budget by Object (2-11-14)
2014-15 Operating Budget by Location (2-11-14
2014-15 Operating Budget by Program (2-11-14)
Superintendent's 2014-2015 Operating Budget Request presentation (2-6-14)
2014-2015 Budget Q & A (2-6-14)
Proposed Additions to the Budget (1-28-14)

Capital Budget Document

2013-14

Complete Package
Section 01 (Pages 1-7): Introduction
Section 02 (Pages 8-105): District Objectives & System Data
Section 03 (Pages 105-125): Highlights
Section 04 (Pages 126-133): Student Enrollment
Section 05 (Pages 134-141): Human Resources
Section 06 (Pages 142-147): Revenue
Section 07 (Pages 148-231): Expenditures
Section 08 (Pages 232-301): Site Information
Section 09 (Pages 302-351): Grants
Section 10 (Pages 352-369): Appendix

2012-13

Board of Education's Approved Budget

Section 01 (7 page): Introduction
Section 02 (73 pages): District Objectives & System Data
Section 03 (17 pages): Budget Highlights
Section 04 (6 pages): Student Enrollment
Section 05 (8 pages): Human Resources
Section 06 (4 pages): Revenue
Section 07 (80 pages): Expenditures
Section 08 (64 pages): Site Information
Section 09 (45 pages): Grants
Section 10 (17 pages): Appendix

Operating Budget Presentations

Operating Board of Education's Budget Request

Section 01 (2 pages): Introduction
Section 02 (74 pages): District Objectives & System Data
Section 03 (18 pages): Budget Highlights
Section 04 (6 pages): Student Enrollment
Section 05 (10 pages): Human Resources
Section 06 (4 pages): Revenue
Section 07 (82 pages): Expenditures
Section 08 (70 pages): Site Information
Section 09 (46 pages): Grants
Section 10 (18 pages): Appendix

Cover Page
Table of Contents
Section 01 (1 page): Introduction
Section 02 (103 pages): District Objectives & System Data
Section 03 (17 pages): Budget Highlights
Section 04 (6 pages): Student Enrollment
Section 05 (14 pages): Human Capital Development
Section 06 (4 pages): Revenue
Section 07 (80 pages): Expenditures
Section 08 (64 pages): Site Information
Section 09 (64 pages): Grants
Section 10 (18 pages): Appendix

Operating Board of Education's Budget Request - Line Items Details

Superintendent's Original Operating Budget Request (Jan. 14, 2011)

Cover Page
Table of Contents
Section 01 (1 page): Introduction
Section 02 (103 pages): District Objectives & System Data
Section 03 (17 pages): Highlights
Section 04 (6 pages): Student Enrollment
Section 05 (14 pages): Human Capital Development
Section 06 (4 pages): Revenue
Section 07 (82 pages): Expenditures
Section 08 (64 pages): Site Information
Section 09 (64 pages): Grants
Section 10 (19 pages): Appendix

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