The Connecticut School Finance Project, a newly formed non-partisan group that examines school financing in the state, conducted a presentation at the BOE Thursday night for city leaders.
Follow this link for detailed information on how Bristol compares to similar districts in the state when it comes to funding its schools. This is information that should be shared with every teacher, parent, and resident of Bristol so they can better understand the plight of the district and how strained its resources are under the current system.
As the budget for the 2016-17 school year is being unveiled in the next week, this is something to refer back to for context and understanding.