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Welcome to the Branford Public Schools' Business Services Department Homepage.

Our Mission

Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:

  • Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
  • Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
  • Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
  • Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
  • Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.

Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.

To support the students of Branford through efficient and effective allocation of resources and by providing a spectrum of top-quality ancillary services necessary to sustain a contemporary program of public education.

Our department provides financial and related functions, such as:

  • Budget development and management

  • Financial reporting

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable

  • Grants Management

  • Student transportation

  • Food Service and the National School Lunch Program (free and reduced meals)

  • Purchasing/Surplus asset disposition

  • Insurance and Risk Management

  • Enterprise software administration

  • Audit support

We hope that you find the information contained on this page useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 203-315-7806.  

Thank you.