February 10, 2012

REP. FLEXER SAYS KILLINGLY, PLAINFIELD & STERLING
SCHOOL FUNDING UP UNDER GOV.’S PLAN

State Representative Mae Flexer, who represents Killingly, Plainfield, and Sterling in the General Assembly, announced that all three towns would see a substantial increase in state education funding under Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s proposal that was unveiled as the 2012 legislative session convened February 8.

Flexer said Malloy’s comprehensive proposal for reforming education in Connecticut from early childhood through college includes an additional $50 million in Educational Cost Sharing (ECS) funding to school districts throughout the state.

Under the proposal, Killingly would receive an additional $380,134 or 2.49%, Plainfield would get $207,080 or 1.35%, and Sterling would see an increase of $44,772 or 1.41%.

“I’m delighted that our schools will be getting more money. I have been pushing for increased funding and I appreciate Governor Malloy’s strong support for our public schools,” said Rep. Flexer.

Malloy’s proposal addresses many areas in need of reform, including: increasing the access to and quality of early childhood education slots; allocating new funding and implementing new approaches that will improve low performing schools; expanding slots for public schools of choice including charter schools; removing red tape and other barriers that stand in the way of local school districts; repositioning our vo-tech schools to promote job readiness and job linkages; and improving teacher preparation so professionals have the skills they need to excel when they enter the classroom.