2022-2023 Darien School District
Budget Update

2022-2023 Darien School District Budget Update

On January 24th, the Board of Education held a Special Meeting to discuss Open Choice and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).  
Meeting Agenda and Meeting Replay
  • Open Choice - discussion begins at the start of the meeting
  • BYOD - discussion begins at 1:28

On January 25th, the Board of Education held a Regular Meeting which included an opportunity for Board Members to propose additions and cuts to the proposed 2022-2023 budget.  
Meeting Agenda and Meeting Replay 
  • Follow-up Questions and Discussion regarding 2022-2023 Budget - begins at 1:51
  • Modifications to Proposed Budget
  • Open Choice moving to policy discussion - 1:56:13
  • DHS (RC 1 & RC 11) - 1:58:45
  • Proposed cut - .6 FTE for Physical Education
  • Proposed cut - funds for Curriculum Supervision
  • Proposed cut - China Exchange Program
  • Proposed cut - Assistant Principal
  • Proposed cut - Campus Monitor (move to MMS)
  • Proposed cut - Department Chairs
  • Proposed addition - Student Parking Fees
  • Proposed cut - DHS Athletic Director (at 2:13:10)

The next Board of Education meeting will take place the evening of February 1st. It will be a Public Hearing (an opportunity for individuals to voice their opinions regarding the budget). Details to follow.

Please share your thoughts and views with us! We want to hear from you!

DHSPA Co-Chairs, Leila Buckjune and Antoinette Cowles
DHSPA Budget Chairs, Tiffany O'Connor and Robin Nelson