In this week's newsletter, Bethel Superintendent, Christine Carver wrote to the community about the BOE budget and presentation.
Carver explained:
I presented a recommended budget to the Board of Education (2018-2019 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget Presentation). The proposed 1.91% increase focuses on maintaining all of our top quality curricular and extracurricular programs, while continuing to make progress towards the Strategic Plan and attainment of skills outlined in the district’s Global Competency Rubrics. The presentation highlighted the priorities towards accomplishing our goals as a system and our continued growth in the district’s primary purpose, to improve student achievement. Development of the 2018-2019 budget is a reflection of our commitment to that purpose, not only in terms of standardized testing results, but the skills students demonstrate on a daily basis. Our students continue to receive a progressive education, preparing them for the 21 st century global economy.
You are encouraged to stay informed!
January 30th (Focus Schools/Athletics) February 1st(Focus IT, Curriculum, SPED)
February 6th (Focus Facilities)
February 12 th (Workshop – Alt. Date if needed)
February 15th (Approval)
February 21st Board of Selectmen/Board of Finance Presentation
Carver says, "If you are unable to attend these sessions, we will be holding a budget presentation on February 22, 2018 at Parent University and will be scheduling presentations with the parent organizations in all schools. As the schedule develops we will post it on the website, in our newsletter, and on social media."
* All Board of Education meetings/workshops are held in the Board of Education Offices, Meeting Room E, Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted).
Please Note: Prior to the budget being set for referendum, 2018-2019 Education Budget Information can be found here in the Superintendent’s Bethel P