News from the Superintendent
Welcome to the Superintendent's news. Here you will find the latest communications from Mrs. Bellizzi.
Latest Communication
April 2, 2024
Dear Wallingford Staff and Families,
On February 26, 2024, the Board of Education approved a sustained service budget increase of $6,536,297, representing 5.758%., and a strategic request of $804,335 (.709%), which represented an overall budget request of $120,852,551 (6.467%). Additionally, the Board of Education requested $2,758,622 in capital items be funded.
Mayor Cervoni recommended a 3.00% increase to next year's Board of Education budget request of $3,405,358, which reduces our total budget request by $3,935,274. At this time, no capital items were recommended for funding.
2024-2025 Budget Request Update |
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2024-2025 Budget Request |
Financial Cost |
Financial Increase |
Percentage Increase |
Sustained Services |
120,167,400 |
6,655,481 |
5.863% |
Strategic Plan |
804,335 |
804,335 |
0.709% |
Total Budget Request |
120,971,735 |
7,459,816 |
6.572% |
*Sustained Services (Health Insurance Decrease) |
120,048,216 |
6,536,297 |
5.758% |
Strategic Plan |
804,335 |
804,335 |
0.709% |
*Revised Budget Request |
120,852,551 |
7,340,632 |
6.467% |
Mayor’s Allocation |
116,917,277 |
3,405,358 |
3.00% |
Difference |
-3,935,274 |
-3,935,274 |
-3.467% |
In the coming weeks, we will provide further updates and information about how these budget cuts may affect our schools and what steps we are taking to address them. Your understanding, support, and advocacy during this time are greatly appreciated as we work together to navigate these challenging circumstances.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. We are here to support you and your children every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students' success.
Sincerely,
Danielle Bellizzi
Superintendent of Schools