The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Broadview Middle School, located at 72 Hospital Ave. in Danbury.
The key issue remains that based on the Education Cost Sharing formula suspended by state lawmakers two years ago, local schools are running at a shortfall of $30 million per year.
Despite ongoing issues, local schools are surviving with celebrated programs and students at both the middle school and high school levels.
“Our schools and our teachers are doing a phenomenal job, especially in light of the financial constraints that we face together as a district,” School Superintendent Sal Pascarella said.
“Because of their dedication and hard work in and out of the classroom, we are able to achieve great results. But we need to do better and the taxpayers need some relief.”
Increased funding at the state level would ensure the school district's ability to increase its course offerings and programs at all levels.
Options to fix the budget shortfall will be considered, either a one-time ECS state grant or to keep advocating for funding that matches local students' needs, city officials said.
The results will be put into a plan that will be presented to local lawmakers with an eye towards finding a solution in next year's legislative session.
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