Hartford 'Grateful' For State Intervention In School Finances: Mayor

Press release from the City of Hartford:

HARTFORD, CT — City leaders said they're grateful for state intervention regarding the finances of the troubled Hartford Public School System.

Last week, the Connecticut Board of Education voted to allow the state's educational leader to intervene in the finances of the Hartford School System.

The move comes on the heels of a budget crisis this year that saw a multi-million dollar deficit that eliminated hundreds of school positions.

"Hartford is grateful for the support of Commissioner Russell-Tucker and the Connecticut State Department of Education," said Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam.

"Since taking office, my administration has worked closely with our City Council, the Hartford Board of Education, our state delegation, and the school district to address the root causes of these current challenges.

"In addition to our recently announced plans to inject more than $10 million in new funds into the district, this newly proposed three-pronged approach from the Accountability and Support Committee of the State Board of Education will be another important facet of improving the fiscal health and stability of our school system.

"These challenges won’t be solved overnight, but we’re committed to taking action and continuing our efforts to ensure every student has the resources they need to thrive."

This press release was produced by the City of Hartford. The views expressed here are the author’s own.