Farmington board adopts $86.86 million FY 2026'27 budget, forwards plan to town council The Farmington Board of Education voted to adopt a $86,858,554 FY 2026'27 budget (a $3,617,571, or 4.35%, increase) and will forward the adopted budget to the Farmington Town Council for final approval; the decision passed by voice vote following debate over staffing reductions and the rate of increase.

The Farmington Board of Education has approved a substantial $86.86 million budget for FY 2026'27, sparking debate over staffing cuts amid a 4.35% increase in funding.

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Farmington students outperform state averages on 2025 summative tests; growth measures highlighted, equity gaps noted District officials presented 2025 Smarter Balanced, NGSS and CAP results showing Farmington well above Connecticut averages in ELA, math and science, with the district also exceeding the state's growth targets. Board members raised concerns about persistent performance gaps for Black and Hispanic students.

Farmington students are not just meeting but exceeding state averages in ELA, math, and science, with remarkable growth in literacy and math targets!

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Friends of Farmington awards $23000 in vocational training scholarships to local students Farmington provides vocational scholarships for trades announced at graduation with upcoming deadlines.

Farmington students can now apply for $23,000 in vocational training scholarships to kickstart their careers in the trades!

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Farmington School Board appoints student co-chair and receives $50K donation for aviation project Farmington School Board welcomes Xander King as honorary co-chair and secures $50K for aviation program.

The Farmington School Board just made waves with a $50K donation for an exciting aviation project and the appointment of a second-grade co-chair, paving the way for a brighter future in local education!

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